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1998 S/N 21329 - Walker Mowers

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Maintenance Instructions<br />

CLEANING/<br />

CHECKING/SERVICING<br />

Hydrostatic Transmission Cooling Fins<br />

Keeping the cooling fins on the hydrostatic transmissions<br />

clean and free of obstruction is essential to<br />

avoid overheating the transmission fluid and shortening<br />

transmission life. The cooling fins should be<br />

checked every 100 hours; and cleaned if necessary.<br />

To clean the fins, use compressed air and/or a pressure<br />

washer. The cooling fins extend all the way<br />

around the housing -- the fins underneath need to be<br />

clean as well as the more visible fins above. Also,<br />

pay close attention to the area under the drive pulley.<br />

IMPORTANT: In case an oil leak develops on the<br />

input shaft, the cooling fan blowing dusty air and oil<br />

on the transmission will quickly pack the cooling<br />

fins with oily dirt. If this condition occurs, replace<br />

the seal immediately to avoid overheating and damaging<br />

the transmission. The input shaft assembly<br />

and seal are easily replaced without removing the<br />

transmission from the machine.<br />

An additional procedure in maintaining transmission<br />

cooling is to inspect the cooling fans. Replace the<br />

fan(s) if blades are missing or damaged.<br />

CHECKING/SERVICING<br />

DANGER<br />

To prevent accidental starting of the engine<br />

when servicing or adjusting the machine,<br />

remove the key from the ignition<br />

switch and disconnect the spark plug<br />

wires.<br />

Security of Air Filtration Components<br />

NOTE: The following inspection is only an external<br />

inspection and should be done without “disturbing”<br />

the filtration components.<br />

On a daily basis, visually inspect the external condition<br />

of the complete air cleaner system. The following<br />

items should be inspected:<br />

1. Check the security of the engine air cleaner<br />

cover and inspect it for damage and make sure<br />

it seals properly with the engine baseplate. Improper<br />

sealing may be caused by a bent baseplate.<br />

2. Check the Donaldson Radialseal air cleaner<br />

canister for damage. Make sure the cover is in<br />

place and the cover latches are secure - do not<br />

run the engine without the air cleaner cover in<br />

place and secure.<br />

3. Inspect both air intake hoses for cracks, nicks,<br />

cuts, etc., and check the hose clamps for tightness.<br />

Cooling Fan<br />

Battery<br />

NOTE: For initial battery service during setup, refer<br />

to Battery Service in Assembly Instructions.<br />

Electrolyte Level<br />

Cooling Fins<br />

Hydrostatic Transmission Cooling Fins<br />

The battery electrolyte level should be checked after<br />

every 25 hours of operation. To check electrolyte<br />

level:<br />

1. Remove battery cell filler caps.<br />

2. Check the electrolyte level. If the level is below<br />

the bottom of the vent well, fill with drinking water<br />

to the bottom of the vent wells [1/4 to 1/2 in.<br />

(6 to 13 mm) above the plates].<br />

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