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Maintenance Instructions
CLEANING/
CHECKING/SERVICING
Transaxle Housing
Keeping the housing on the transaxles clean and
free of obstruction is essential to avoid overheat-
ing the transmission uid and shortening transmis-
sion life. The housing should be checked every 100
hours; and cleaned if necessary.
To clean the housing, use compressed air and/or a
pressure washer. Pay close attention to any oily dirt
build up on the transaxle housings. This may be the
result of an oil leak. If an oil leak is noticed, contact
your local Walker dealer.
Cooling
Fins
Transaxle Housing and Cooling Fins
IMPORTANT: In case an oil leak develops on the
input shaft, the cooling fan blowing dusty air and oil
on the transmission will quickly pack the cooling
ns with oily dirt. If this condition occurs, contact
your dealer immediately to avoid overheating and
dam aging the transaxle.
An additional procedure in maintaining transaxle
cooling is to inspect the cooling fans. Replace the
fan(s) if blades are missing or damaged.
Cooling
Fans
Transaxle Cooling Fans
CHECKING/SERVICING
DANGER
To prevent accidental starting of the en-
gine when servicing or adjusting the ma-
chine, remove the key from the ignition
switch and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Security of Air Filtration Components
NOTE: The following inspection is only an exter nal
inspection and should be done without “dis-
turbing” the ltration components.
On a daily basis, visually inspect the external condi-
tion of the complete air cleaner system. The follow-
ing items should be inspected:
1. Check the Donaldson Radialseal™ air cleaner
canister for damage. Make sure the cover is in
place and the cover latches are secure - do not
run the engine without the air cleaner cover in
place and secure.
2. Inspect the air intake hose for cracks, nicks,
cuts, etc., and check the hose clamps for tight-
ness.
Battery
NOTE: For initial battery service during setup, re fer
to Battery Service in Assembly Instructions.
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 dam-
age to the machine. A hazard may be created by
damage to critical working parts and safety systems.
Electrolyte Level
The battery electrolyte level should be checked af-
ter every 25 hours of operation. To check electro-
lyte level:
1. Remove battery cell ller caps.
2. Check the electrolyte level. If the level is below
the bottom of the vent well, ll with drinking wa-
ter to the bottom of the vent wells [1/4 to 1/2 in.
(6 to 13 mm) above the plates].