OWNER’S MANUALSafety, Assembly, Operating, and Maintenance Instructionsand ILLUSTRATED PARTS MANUALModel MBV (18 HP)Model MBK (18 HP)™Please Read and
Specications6MODEL MBV MBKMOWER DECK (continued)Blade Size36 in. (91 cm) SD Model 20 in. (51 cm) Two (2) Clock-wise-Rotating Blades with a 4 in. (10
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Component Identication7Front View and Right Side ViewNOTE: Control Identicationshown in OperatingInstructions section.NOTE: Model MBK ShownDeck
Component Identication8Rear View and Left Side ViewLeft Hand Drive WheelCylinder Head Cooling FinsFuel Tank and CapMuferTailpipeTailwheel Fork and W
Component Identication9Top View (Engine Compartment) Model MBVRH TransaxleRH Transaxle Lockout RodPTO Clutch LeverMufer Heat ShieldFuel Tank CapFuel
Component Identication10Top View (Engine Compartment) Model MBKRH TransaxleRH Transaxle Lockout RodPTO Clutch LeverParking BrakeMufer Heat ShieldFue
Safety Instructions11Pay particular attention to any information labeled DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and NOTE in this manual.When you
Safety Instructions12 6. Do not wear loose tting clothing that could get caught in moving parts. Do not operate this ma-chine while wearing shorts
Safety Instructions13OPERATING1. Operate the mower only in daylight or in good articial light with good visibility of the area being mowed.2
Safety Instructions1413. Never adjust cutting height with the engine running. Before adjusting cutting height or servicing, disengage the b
Safety Instructions15MAINTENANCE1. To prevent accidental starting of the engine when servicing or adjusting the machine, re-move the key
ForewordThank you. . .for purchasing a Walker mower. Every effort has been made to provide you with the most reliable mower on the market, and we are
Safety Instructions16SAFETY, CONTROL, AND INSTRUCTION DECALSSafety, Control, and Instruction Decals are installed on the machine;if any are missing, i
Safety Instructions17SAFETY, CONTROL, AND INSTRUCTION DECALSSafety, Control, and Instruction Decals are installed on the machine;if any are missing, i
Assembly Instructions18SETUP INSTRUCTIONSWalker Mowers are shipped partially assembled to our distribution network, and are typically assem-bled
Assembly Instructions19PTO Shaft Guard InstallationPosition the shaft guard as shown and mount with two (2) 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. bolts.Carrier Frame Tube
Assembly Instructions20Spring Tension Adjustment Nut Located Under Lower Spring Hook (Not Visible)Hitch Pins Lock Deck On Support ArmsCounterweight Sp
Assembly Instructions215. Slide the deck the rest of the way on the deck arms.6. Install the hitch pin through the hole on the end of each support
Assembly Instructions22Deck Leveling1. Position mower on a smooth, level surface. Set the cutting height to the highest position - 4 in. (102 mm) -
Assembly Instructions23PREOPERATING CHECKLISTBefore operating the mower for the rst time, and as a routine before daily operations, it is important t
Assembly Instructions24DANGERHandle gasoline with care. Gasoline is highly ammable and its vapors are explo-sive. Use safe refueling proced
Assembly Instructions25Tilt-Up LatchDeck Secured in TILT-UP PositionCAUTIONDo not operate machine with deck tilt-up pivot joint unlocked.DAN
Table of ContentsOwner’s ManualGeneral Information ________________ 1 HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATION _____________ 1GLOSSARY ____________________________ 1I
Operating Instructions26CONTROL IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, AND FUNCTION CAUTIONBefore operating the mower, become famil-iar with the location and fun
Operating Instructions27Engine ChokeThe choke control lever (black knob) is located on the left side of the seat. To start a cold engine, move the ch
Operating Instructions28Parking BrakeThe parking brake functions by locking a detent arm into the transaxle outer control gear teeth. Moving the le
Operating Instructions29Operating Controls (Top View from Drivers Point of View)BLADE CLUTCH (PTO)Forward Position (No Control Change)RIGHT WHEEL STEE
Operating Instructions30STARTING THE ENGINECAUTIONBefore operating the mower, read and un-derstand all Safety Instructions and Operating Instructio
Operating Instructions311. Move the FSC out of NEUTRAL-PARK position to the desired forward speed. DO NOT hold for ward on steering levers.
Operating Instructions323. Reverse direction of the mower by pulling both levers backward.NOTE: Smooth action on the steering levers will produce s
Operating Instructions33CAUTIONIf the cutting blades strike a stationary ob-ject while mowing, stop the mower imme-diately, disconnect the spark plu
Operating Instructions34TRANSAXLE LOCKOUTSIMPORTANT: DO NOT TOW this mower with the transmission lockout engaged. Towing can produce excessive inter
Operating Instructions35IMPORTANT: Operate the engine at full throttle when mowing, to allow the engine to produce full horsepower and to in
Table of ContentsCLEANING ____________________________ 47Engine Air Cooling System _____________ 47Cylinder Head Cooling Fins ____________ 48Engine A
Operating Instructions3622 in.20°60 in.Maximum Recommended Side Slope - Do Not Operate on Steep SlopesMaximum Recommended Side SlopeDANGERDo not m
Maintenance Instructions 37MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL MBV AND MODEL MBKService Item Daily25 Hours50 Hours10
Maintenance Instructions BRIGGS & STRATTON TIPS38IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF THE BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL MBVFuel System· Fuel must b
39Maintenance Instructions KOHLER TIPSIMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF THE KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL MBKFuel System• Fuel must be clean - free from water, dir
Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION40LUBRICATIONWARNINGDO NOT attempt to lubricate the machine with the engine running. Disengage the PTO clutch,
Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION 412. Before removing the dipstick, clean the area around it to keep any dirt or debris out of the en
Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION42Engine Oil - Model MBKEngine Break-In OilNo special break-in oil is required. The engine is serviced with
Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION 43Oil Fill and Dipstick Dipstick and Oil Fill - Model MBK (View from Above Left Side of Tractor)Oil FilterOil D
Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION44Ident Lubrication No.No. Location Type PlacesIdent Lubrication No.No. Location Type Places1
Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION 45Chassis and Deck Lubrication Points134577891026252661247671124 & 2722 & 28241721414131611152322211218
General Information1HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATIONWalker Manufacturing recommends that any service requiring special training or tools be performed by an a
Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION46Mower Deck Gearbox LubricationThe mower deck gearboxes (tee gearbox and blade drive gearboxes) are connected
Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION/CLEANING 47Oil Filter GuardOil Drain PlugOil FilterTransaxle Oil Drain Plug, Filter, and Guard Location (Shown
Maintenance Instructions CLEANING48CAUTIONOperating the engine with a blocked air in-take screen, dirty or plugged cooling ns, and/or cooling shro
49Maintenance Instructions CLEANINGEngine Air Cleaner SystemCummins/Fleetguard OptiAir™ Air CleanerA remote mounted Cummins/Fleetguard OptiAir™ a
Maintenance Instructions CLEANING50Inspect the paper element after every 100 hours of service and replace the element and safety lter yearly
Maintenance Instructions CLEANING 5110. Install the cover with the word “DOWN” properly oriented to the bottom of the canister. Twist the OptiAir™
Maintenance Instructions CLEANING52Transaxle Cooling FinsKeeping the cooling ns on the transaxles clean and free of obstruction is essential to avoi
53Maintenance Instructions CHECKING/SERVICINGCHECKING/SERVICINGDANGERTo prevent accidental starting of the en-gine when servicing or adjusting th
54Maintenance Instructions CHECKING/SERVICINGNOTE: Keep blades sharp - cutting with dull blades not only yields a poor mowing job but slow
55Maintenance Instructions CHECKING/SERVICINGDrive BeltsRaise the body and inspect the condition of the three (3) drive belts after e
General Information2Serial NumberMower Deck Serial Number LocationENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONModel MBVThe Briggs & Stratton engine model, type,
56Maintenance Instructions CHECKING/SERVICINGSafety Switch SystemWARNINGIt is important to check and maintain the safety switch system for safe ope
57Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRINGREPLACING/REPAIRINGDANGERTo prevent accidental starting of the en-gine when replacing parts or repa
58Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRINGEngine/PTO Belt1. To remove the engine/PTO belt:a. Remove wire lock pins (4), open belt guards.
59Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRINGGround Drive Belt1. To remove the ground drive belt:a. Depress the spring-loaded idler to rela
60Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRINGFuel FilterModels MBV and MBK are equipped with an in-line fuel lter. Visually inspect the lter peri
61Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRINGBlade Overload Shear BoltsThe cutting blade is keyed to the blade hub by two (2) shear bolts (10-24 x
62Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRINGMower BladesMower blades are removed and remounted as de-scribed in Sharpen Mower Blades instructi
63Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTMENTSTransmission ControlIMPORTANT: The proper adjustment of the transaxle control stops is
64Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTSSteering Handles Adjustment - Step 21. An adjustment range of approximately 3 in. (76.2 mm) is available
65Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTS1/4 in. WrenchActuator Rod Length Adjustment3. Block the tractor up so the drive tires are off the ground.4.
Specications3MODEL MBV MBKENGINEManufacturer/Model Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 2 Cyl. OHV (Air-Cooled)Kohler Command, 2 Cyl. (Air-Cooled)Displac
66Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTSFull Forward Speed Adjustment - Step 41. Move the FSC to the full FORWARD speed position. 2. Raise the
67Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTSNeutral Switch Adjustment - Step 61. Place the FSC in NEUTRAL position. Loosen the bottom locknut and adjus
68Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTSBlade Clutch (PTO)Clutch Engagement/Belt TensionThe clutch engagement and PTO belt tension are ad-justed using
69Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTSClutch Disengagement/Brake ActionWARNINGIt is important to check and maintain blade brake action for safe o
70Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTSBlade Brake Band Adjustment - Step 2After the maximum pulley travel is set, adjust the working travel o
71Maintenance InstructionsADJUSTMENTS/ ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTilt-Up Deck Adjustable StopWhen the carrier frame hinge joint is properly ad-justed
72 Useonlygenuine®replacementparts.
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Specications4MODEL MBV MBKTRANSMISSIONManufacturer/Model Dual, Independent Hydro-Gear® Integrated TransaxlesDual, Independent Hydro-Gear® Integrated
76 Useonlygenuine®replacement
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79EffectiveDate01-01-10 Useonlygenuine®replacementparts.F009F164F050F201F002F002F025F0051637F183F034F185F268F26
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Specications5MODEL MBV MBKTIRE SIZEDeck Caster Wheel 2.80/2.50-4 Pneumatic (4-Ply) 2.80/2.50-4 Pneumatic (4-Ply)Deck Caster Wheel (Optional) 8 x 3.00
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91EffectiveDate01-01-10 Useonlygenuine®replacementparts.Refer toBody / Chassis AssemblyRefer toBody / Chassis Asse
92Useonlygenuine®replacementparts. EffectiveDate01-01-10OPTIONALLIGHTSOPTIONALLIGHTSOPTIONALLIGHTSHOURMETERB
93EffectiveDate01-01-10 Useonlygenuine®replacementparts.OPTIONALLIGHTSOPTIONALLIGHTSOPTIONALLIGHTSHOURMETERB
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95LIMITED WARRANTYFORWALKER MODEL MBV AND MBKRIDER MOWERS1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS, AND FOR HOW LONG:Walker Manufacturing company will, at its o
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