Robin America Engine EX40 Betreibershandbuch

Operator’s ManualSafety, Assembly, Operating, and Maintenance InstructionsPlease Read and Save These InstructionsFor Safety, Read All Safety and Opera

Specications6MODEL S14MOWER DECKRecommended Cut Width36 or 42 in. (91 or 107 cm) (Collection, SD, Mulch)Cutting Height 1 to 4 in. (2.5 to 10 cm) in 1

Component Identication7Front View and Right Side ViewNOTE: Control Identication shown in Operating Instructions section.Anti-Scuff RollerGrass Han

Component Identication8Rear View and Left Side ViewRemovable Grass Catcher Screen (Not Visible)Left Hand Drive WheelTailwheel Fork and WheelCatcher D

Component Identication9Top View (Body Raised)TailpipeMufer Heat ShieldBatteryNegative (-) Battery CablePositive (+) Battery CableAir Cleaner CoverDo

Safety Instructions - Before Operating10Pay particular attention to any information labeled DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and NOTE in this manu

Safety Instructions - Before Operating11 6. Do not wear loose tting clothing that could get caught in moving parts. Do not operate this ma-chine w

Safety Instructions - Operating121. Operate the mower only in daylight or in good articial light with good visibility of the area being mowed.2.

Safety Instructions - Operating1314. The maximum recommended slope operat-ing angle is 15 degrees or 26% grade. When operating the machine on a slop

Safety Instructions - Maintenance141. To prevent accidental starting of the engine when servicing or adjusting the machine, re-move the key from the

Safety Instructions15SAFETY, CONTROL, AND INSTRUCTION DECALSSafety, Control, and Instruction Decals are installed on the machine;if any are missing, i

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 by th

Assembly Instructions19Battery Charging DANGERBATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES• Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area, so that gases produce

Assembly Instructions204. Tighten the bolt and nut until the axle spacer tube bottoms against the inside of the wheel fork (will not turn) while the

Assembly Instructions21Attach SpringRoller WheelsTilt-Up Spring and Roller Wheel Installation on Rear Discharge DeckMower Deck Installation on Tractor

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 Instructions24 CHECK TIRE PRESSUREDeck Caster Wheel = 20 PSI (137 kPa)Drive = 15 PSI (103 kPa)Tailwheel = 20 PSI (137 kPa)

Operating Instructions25CONTROL IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, AND FUNCTION CAUTIONBefore operating the mower, become famil-iar with the location and fun

Table of ContentsGeneral Information ________________ 1 HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATION _____________ 1GLOSSARY ____________________________ 1IDENTIFYING NUMB

Operating Instructions26Engine ThrottleThe throttle control lever (red knob) is located on the left side of the seat and is used to control engine spe

Operating Instructions27Parking BrakeThe parking brake functions by locking a detent arm to a cog inside the transaxle. Moving the lever FOR-WARD eng

Operating Instructions28HourmeterThe hourmeter, which is located on the right front of the body, displays operating time accumulated while the PTO (bl

Operating Instructions29Operating Controls (Top View from Drivers Point of View)<15°1. 2.BLADE CLUTCH (PTO)CHOKETHROTTLEPARKING BRAKEThe Forward Sp

Operating Instructions30STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTIONBefore operating the mower, read and un-derstand all Safety Instructions and Operat-ing Instructio

Operating Instructions311. Move the FSC out of NEUTRAL-PARK position to the desired forward speed. DO NOT hold for ward on steering levers. It is n

Operating Instructions32Pull Steering Levers With Left HandForward Speed Control (FSC)Keep Feet on Footrest When MovingCorrect Operator Hand Position

Operating Instructions33Engaged PositionBlade Clutch EngagedDisengaged PositionBlade Clutch Disengaged CAUTIONIf the cutting blades strike a stationa

Operating Instructions34ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT WARNINGThe engine must be stopped before ad-justing cutting height. Disengage the blade clutch (PTO

Operating Instructions35RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING DANGERDo not mow around overhanging tree branches or bushes at the same height as the operator’s t

Table of ContentsMaintenance Instructions __________ 44MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART _______ 44IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF THE SUBARU ENGINE ____________

Operating Instructions36• When using a side discharge mower deck, the side discharge deector shield must not be re-moved and must be kept in the

Operating Instructions37RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TILT-UP DECK OPERATION/TRANSPORTTo avoid potential deck and/or tractor damage while using the tilt-up deck

Operating Instructions38GRASS HANDLING SYSTEM (GHS)GHS Model OnlyGHS Flow and ComponentsRear Discharge Mower DeckPTO ClutchShear Bolt (Gear Driven De

Operating Instructions39General InformationThe Grass Handling System (GHS) consists of a rear discharge mower deck connected to a 12.5 in. (32 cm) bl

Operating Instructions40Clogging ChecklistIn case of clogging, there will be a distinct change in the sound of the blower, i.e., the blower sound will

Operating Instructions41• Check the blower wheel for bent blades and excessive clearance between the blade tip and the blower housing. A clearance g

Operating Instructions42Cleaning the GHS Exhaust ScreenTo remove the grass catcher screen for cleaning, open the catcher door, push forward and pull d

Operating Instructions43Using the Dump Bag1. Open the back door by lifting on the door handle.2. Orient the dump bag with one of the handle straps o

Maintenance Instructions44MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL S14Service Item Daily25 Hours50 Hours100 Hours400 Hours

Maintenance Instructions SUBARU TIPS 45IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF THE SUBARU ENGINEFuel System• Fuel must be clean - free from water, dirt, and or-

General Information1HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATIONWalker Manufacturing recommends that any service requiring special training or tools be performed by an aut

Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION46LUBRICATION WARNINGDO NOT attempt to lubricate the machine with the engine running. Disengage the PTO clutch,

Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION 47Changing Engine Crankcase OilChange the engine crankcase oil after every 50 hours of operation as follows:1.

Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION48Ident Lubrication No.No. Location Type PlacesIdent Lubrication No.No. Location Type Places1

Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION 49Chassis and Deck Lubrication Points (DC36R Shown)1010911131214152522 & 26121423 & 27161718202121222324

Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION50Mower Deck Gearbox LubricationOn gear driven decks, the mower deck gearboxes (tee gearbox and blade drive gearb

Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION 51Transaxle Oil and Filter ChangeChange the transaxle oil after the initial break-in period of 75-100 hours. Th

Maintenance Instructions CLEANING52CLEANING CAUTIONIf a pressure washer is used on the ex-posed working parts, avoid water on the electrical parts a

Maintenance Instructions CLEANING 53Inspect the paper element after every 100 hours of service and replace the element and safety lter yearly (

Maintenance Instructions CLEANING54Dust Ejection ValveCover LatchCover LatchOrient to Top of CanisterProper Orientation of Air Cleaner Cover10 Check

Maintenance Instructions CLEANING 55Engine Cooling SystemCooling Air Intake ScreenTo prevent engine overheating and possible engine damage, clean gra

General Information2Serial NumberTractor Serial Number LocationSerial NumberMower Deck Serial Number LocationENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONRefer to the

Maintenance Instructions CLEANING56Grass Buildup in Mower Deck Housing DANGERBefore raising or removing the mower deck for cleaning, stop the engine

57Maintenance InstructionsCLEANING/ CHECKING/SERVICINGTransaxle HousingKeeping the housing on the transaxles clean and free of obstruction is essenti

58Maintenance Instructions CHECKING/SERVICING3. Replace ller caps.IMPORTANT: DO NOT overll the battery. Electro-lyte will overow through the ve

59Maintenance Instructions CHECKING/SERVICING WARNINGDO NOT try to straighten a blade that is bent. NEVER weld a broken or cracked blade. ALWAYS

60Maintenance Instructions CHECKING/SERVICINGDrive BeltsRaise the body and inspect the condition of the three (3) drive belts after every 25 hours of

61Maintenance Instructions CHECKING/SERVICINGSafety Switch System WARNINGIt is important to check and maintain the safety switch system for safe op

62Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRINGREPLACING/REPAIRING DANGERTo prevent accidental starting of the en-gine when replacing parts or repair

63Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRINGEngine Belt1. To remove the engine belt:a. Relax belt by depressing idler arm.b. Roll the belt off

64Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRINGPTO Drive Belt1. To remove the PTO drive belt:a. Remove the engine belt, as described in previous sec

65Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRINGGround Drive Belt1. To remove the ground drive belt:a. Raise the spring-loaded idler to relax belt.b

Specications3MODEL S14ENGINEManufacturer/Model Subaru Robin, EX40, 1 Cyl. (Air-Cooled)Displacement cu. in. (cc) 24.65 (404)Max. Power HP (kW) 14.0 (1

66Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRINGBlade Overload Shear BoltsNOTE: Blade shear bolts are not used on belt driv-en decks.On gear driven de

67Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRINGMower BladesMower blades are removed and remounted as de-scribed in Sharpen Mower Blades instructions

68Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTMENTSTransmission ControlIMPORTANT: The proper adjustment of the transaxle control stops is essential

69Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTSStep 2 - Steering Handles Adjustment1. An adjustment range of approximately 3 in. (76.2 mm) is available on t

70Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTS2. Securely block the tractor up so the drive tires are off the ground.3. Adjust the tracking adjustment nuts

71Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTSStep 4 - Full Forward Speed Adjustment1. Move the FSC to the full FORWARD speed position. 2. Raise the body.

72Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTSNOTE: Adjust the bolt downward for quicker activation.Friction NutJam NutFront of MowerSwitch Closed in Neutr

73Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTSBlade Clutch (PTO)Clutch Engagement/Belt TensionThe clutch engagement and PTO belt tension are adjusted using

74Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTSBlade Brake Band AdjustmentThe blade brake is designed to stop the blades with-in ve (5) seconds after clutch

75Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTS2. After adjustments are complete, verify blade brake performance by following the procedure in CHECKING/SER

Specications4MODEL S14TRANSMISSION (continued)Final Drive Transaxle Direct to Drive WheelTransmission FluidFactory Service 20W-50 Multi-Viscosity Mot

76Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTSGHS “Full” Signal Horn Adjustment DANGERPINCH POINT - SPRING LOADED DOORWhen lowering the door on the GHS catc

77Operator’s Notes

78Operator’s Notes

79LIMITED WARRANTYFORWALKER MODEL S14RIDER MOWER1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS, AND FOR HOW LONG:Walker Manufacturing company will, at its option, rep

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Specications5MODEL S14DIMENSIONS (Tractor and Mower)Length in. (cm)Tractor Only 63.75 (162)Tractor Wheel Base 43 (109)Tractor with Tilted Deck (Appr