Walker S14 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Assembly Instructions
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Battery Charging
DANGER
BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated
area, so that gases produced while charg-
ing can dissipate.
Keep sparks, ames, and smoking mate-
rials away from the battery at all times.
Make sure the battery cap vents are open
after the battery is lled with acid (check
manifold vent on each cap).
Make sure the battery charger is un-
plugged before connecting or disconnect-
ing cables to the battery.
1. Charge the battery at 15 amps for 10 minutes.
DO NOT exceed 20 amps maximum recom-
mended charging rate. Charge until specic
gravity is at least 1.250. Total charging time
should not exceed one (1) hour.
2. After charging the battery, adjust the electrolyte
level to the bottom of the vent wells [1/4 to 1/2 in.
(6 to 13 mm) above the plates].
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overll the battery.
Electrolyte will overow through the vented caps
onto parts of the machine and WILL result in se-
vere corrosion.
3. Install battery.
Battery Installation
IMPORTANT: Make sure battery is securely mount-
ed in the frame. A loose battery may cause damage
to the case resulting in acid leakage and severe
damage to the machine. A hazard may be created
by damage to critical working parts and safety sys-
tems.
Install the battery in the mower as shown in Battery
Installation photo. Connect the positive (+) rst and
then the negative (-) cable to the proper battery ter-
minal [red cable and boot connects to the Posi-
tive (+) terminal]. Slide the rubber boot up and over
the battery post, making sure it covers the post com-
pletely to prevent an electrical short.
WARNING
Make sure the battery cap vents are open.
Improper venting of the battery COULD
cause a battery explosion.
Battery Clamp
Secured by
Wing Nut(s)
(+) Battery Cable
Connection
Battery Installation
Mower Deck Assembly
Deck Caster Wheels Installation
1. Remove the bolt, nut, axle spacer tube, and
spacer washers from each deck caster wheel
fork.
NOTE: Spacer washers are used only when
the optional semi-pneumatic deck wheels are
installed.
2. Fit the axle spacer tube through the wheel hub,
position the spacer washer on each side of the
hub (if used), and t the assembly into the wheel
fork.
3. Insert the 3/8-16 x 4-1/2 in. bolt through the
wheel fork with the bolt head to the outside and
install the 3/8-16 in. Keps nut.