Walker MW 15 HP User Manual

OWNER’S MANUALSafety, Assembly, Operating, and Maintenance Instructionsand ILLUSTRATED PARTS MANUALModel MW - Walk-Behind (15 HP)Please Read and Save

Component Identification6Front View and Right Side ViewNOTE: Control Identificationshown in OperatingInstructions section.EngineCoverCounterweight Spr

Component Identification 7Left HandDrive WheelPTO ClutchLeverSteering ControlRod (RH)Steering ControlRod (LH)TailpipeMufflerPistolGripsOperator Presen

Component Identification8Fuel PickupLineOil Dipstick/Oil FillOil FilterRecoilStarter HandleTransaxlePressureReliefValve [(LH)Not Visible]FSCElectricAc

Safety Instructions9Pay particular attention to any information labeledDANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT,and NOTE in this manual.When you see the

Safety Instructions107. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could getcaught in moving parts. Always wear ade-quate protective clothing including

Safety Instructions1110. Disengage the blade drive when transportingthe machine across drives, sidewalks, etc.Never raise the mower deck while blades

Safety Instructions129. Do not change the engine governor settings oroverspeed the engine. The governor has beenfactory-set for maximum-safe engine

Safety Instructions 13On Body Adjacentto Parking Brake Lever(P/N 9802)SAFETY, CONTROL, AND INSTRUCTION DECALSSafety, Control, and Instruction Dec

Assembly Instructions14SETUP INSTRUCTIONSWalker Mowers are shipped partially assembled.After uncrating the tractor and mower deck, initialsetup is req

Assembly Instructions15Mower Deck AssemblyDeck Caster Wheels Installation1. Remove the bolt, nut, axle spacer tube, andspacer washers from each deck c

ForewordThank you. . .for purchasing a Walker by Walker (Model MW). Every effort has been made to pro-vide you with the most reliable product on the

Assembly Instructions16PTO Shaft Guard InstallationPosition the shaft guard as shown and mount withtwo 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. bolts.PTO Shaft Guard Installa

Assembly Instructions17Mower Deck Installation(PTO Shaft Connection)Installing PTO Quick CouplerCoupler Ring “Locked” Position5. Pull out counterweigh

Assembly Instructions18Deck Leveling1. Position mower on a smooth, level surface. Setthe cutting height to the highest position - 4 in.(102 mm) - fo

Assembly Instructions19PREOPERATING CHECKLISTBefore operating the mower for the first time, and asa routine before daily operations, it is important t

Assembly Instructions20 INSPECT TWO (2) DRIVE BELTSPTO Drive and Hydrostatic Ground Drive. CHECK TIRE PRESSUREDeck Caster Wheel = 20 PSI (137 kPa)Dr

Operating Instructions21CONTROL IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, AND FUNCTION Operating ControlsEngine Throttle/ChokeThe throttle/choke control lever (red kn

Operating Instructions22IMPORTANT: Make sure the choke is in the OFFposition during normal engine operation; runningwith the choke in the ON position

Operating Instructions23Ignition SwitchThe ignition switch has two positions: a RUN and anOFF position. The RUN position should be usedwhen starting

Operating Instructions241. Place both hands on their respective grips andusing your RH thumb, toggle the FSC switch outof NEUTRAL- PARK position to th

Operating Instructions25ENGAGING THE MOWER1. Set the engine throttle at about 1/3 speed. Donot attempt to engage the blade clutch athigh engine speed

Table of ContentsOwner’s ManualGeneral Information ________________ 1 HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATION _____________ 1GLOSSARY ____________________________ 1ID

Operating Instructions264. Slow the engine to idle, put throttle in IDLE po-sition; and turn the ignition switch OFF.5. Engage the parking brake.IMPOR

Operating Instructions27Freewheel PositionOperating PositionRECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWINGIMPORTANT: Operate the engine at full speedwhen mowing, to allow

Operating Instructions Maintenance Instructions28• When operating on a slope, reduce speed anduse caution to start, stop, and maneuver. Avoidsharp tu

Maintenance Instructions29CAUTIONMaintenance procedures requiring special training ortools should be performed by a trained technician.MAINTENANCE SCH

Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION30LUBRICATIONProper lubrication is an important maintenance pro-cedure. It reduces wear and makes the machinequie

Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION314. Before removing the oil filter, clean the areaaround the filter to keep dirt and debris out ofthe engine.5.

Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION322. Clean the area around the individual gearboxcover plates to prevent contaminants from en-tering the gearcase

Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION33Tractor PTO Gearbox LubricationChecking Gearbox Oil LevelThe tractor PTO gearbox is permanently lubricated(oil f

Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION34Ident Lubrication No.No. Location Type PlacesIdent Lubrication No.No. Location Type Places1 Deck Caster Wheel F

Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION35345677101416981247871012111315131618131711919122Chassis and Deck Lubrication Points

Table of ContentsCLEANING ____________________________ 36Engine Air Cleaner System _____________ 36Foam Precleaner Element _____________ 36Paper Precl

Maintenance Instructions CLEANING36CLEANINGEngine Air Cleaner SystemThere are two components in the engine air cleanersystem: a foam prefilter element

37Maintenance InstructionsCHECKING/SERVICINGCHECKING/SERVICINGBatteryCharging the BatteryLimit initial charging current to 1000mA. Charge un-til batt

38Maintenance InstructionsCHECKING/SERVICINGMower Blade Profile For Sharpening6. Check blade balance by positioning the bladehorizontally on a blade b

39Maintenance InstructionsCHECKING/SERVICINGBlade Brake ActionCheck the function of the cutter blade brake by en-gaging the blade clutch (PTO), operat

40Maintenance InstructionsREPLACING/REPAIRINGREPLACING/REPAIRINGIMPORTANT: ALWAYS use genuine factory re-placement parts. Substitute parts CAN resul

Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRING41Blade Overload Shear BoltsNOTE: Shear bolts are not used on the DSD52mower deck.The cutting blade is ke

Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRING42• An excessive amount of the flat section of theblade has been ground away (removed) when theblade is sh

43Maintenance InstructionsREPLACING/REPAIRINGADJUSTMENTS7. Install the new gearbox on the spline coupling ofthe drive shaft. Establish correct timing

Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTS442. Use the adjustment nut on the PTO clutch actu-ator assembly (refer to PTO Clutch LinkageAdjustment photo) to

Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTS45Control Arm Rod Adjustment - Step 21. For both control arm rods, loosen jam nut onball joint end of control arm

General Information1HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATIONWalker Manufacturing recommends that any servicerequiring special training or tools be performed byan autho

Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTS462. If one wheel is moving too fast, bring the mowerback into NEUTRAL (using the FSC switch) andslightly tighten

Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTS47CarburetorCarburetor adjustments are required to compensatefor differences in altitude, temperature, and fuel.On

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2General InformationDeck Serial Number LocationENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONThe Kawasaki engine model, type, and code num-bers are located on the side

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BAMS1S2G10 AMPCIRCUITBREAKERBATTERYWALKER MODEL MW Beginning S/N 2004-68081S1 = START CIRCUITS2 = START/ACCESSORY CIRCUITM = MAGNETO GROUND CIRCUITB

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62Operator’s Notes

63LIMITED WARRANTYFORWALKERCOMMERCIAL RIDER MOWER1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS, AND FOR HOW LONG:Walker Manufacturing company will, at its option, repa

WALKER MFG. CO. • 5925 E. HARMONY ROAD, FORT COLLINS, CO 80528 • (970) 221-5614FORM NO. 110103 PRINTED IN USA www.walkermowers.com ©2004 WALKER MFG

Specifications3MODEL MWENGINEManufacturer/Model Kawasaki, FH430V, OHV, 2 Cyl. V-Twin (Air-Cooled)Displacement 431CC (26.3 cu. in.)HP (@ 3600 RPM) 15Ma

Specifications4MODEL MWTRANSMISSION (continued)Transmission FluidFactory Service 20W50 Multi-Viscosity Motor OilTransmission Fluid Capacity 79 fl. oz.

Specifications5MODEL MWMOWER DECKWidth of Cut 36-, 42-, 48-, 52-, or 56-in.(91, 107, 122, 132, or 142 cm)Cutting Height 1 to 4 in. (3 to 10 cm)Height