OPERATOR'S AND PARTS MANUAL - Walker Mowers

MAINTENANCE
Chain Replacement
(Figure 13 & 13a)
Replace the chain when the distance
between the spans is reduced to 1 3/4"
(45 mm) (see figure 13 a)
1. Remove the broom from the tractor.
2. Flip the broom over on some cardboard to
protect the paint.
3. Remove the chain guard (item 1) by
removing the two bolts (item 2).
4. Slide a long screwdriver (item 4) under the
tensioner (item 3) to remove the tension
from the chain (item 5).
5. Remove the connecting link from the chain
and remove the chain.
6. Install the new chain making sure to
position the connecting link's lock opening
as shown on figure 7a.
7. Reinstall the chain idler making sure to
align it properly.
8. Put the chain guard back in place.
Shearbolt Replacement
(Figure 14)
1. Remove the broken shearbolt (item 1) by
aligning the hole of the driveline yoke with
the hole of the gearbox shaft.
2. Use a drift punch to dislodge the broken
bolt and replace with a 1/4"NC x 2 1/2" lg
GR. 5 and 1/4" NC nylon insert locknut.
Figure 14
Figure 13a
(45 mm)
Figure 13
OM 0182BR47-A 19