Walker Rider Lawnmowers MS Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUALSafety, Assembly, Operating, and Maintenance Instructionsand ILLUSTRATED PARTS MANUALModel SB36 Single-Stage SnowblowerPlease Read and S

Safety Instructions77. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that couldget caught in moving parts. Always wear ade-quate protective clothing including

Safety Instructions813. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.Use extreme caution when changing directionon slopes. Do not attempt to clear stee

Safety Instructions 9SAFETY, CONTROL, AND INSTRUCTION DECALSSafety, Control, and Instruction Decals are installed on the machine;If any are missi

Assembly Instructions10SETUP AND INSTALLATION 1. Remove the mower deck from the tractor ifnecessary. Refer to the appropriate TractorOwner’s Manual.2

Assembly Instructions113. Remove the PTO cover (between the footrests).Remove the shipping wire from the counter-weight springs, place the lift handle

Assembly Instructions12Align PTO Shaft and PTO Coupler(shown before engaging snowblower mounting tubes with tractor support arms)b. Slide snowblower a

Assembly Instructions1311. Pull the lift handle back to raise the snowblowerto the UP position. Snowblower in UP (Raised) Position12. Pull the lift ha

Assembly Instructions14PREOPERATING CHECKLISTBefore operating the snowblower for the first time,and as a routine before daily operations, it is impor-

Operating Instructions15CONTROL IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, ANDFUNCTIONTractor ControlsRefer to the appropriate Tractor Owner’s Manualfor complete infor

Operating Instructions16Foot TriggerThe foot trigger is located on the right footrest. Thefoot trigger and lift handle are used together to lowerthe

ForewordThank you. . .for purchasing a Walker snowblower. Every effort has been made to provide you withthe most reliable product on the market, and

Operating Instructions17PTO Clutch Engaged (Model MD Shown)PTO Clutch Disengaged (Model MD Shown)STOPPING THE MACHINE1. Slow the engine to idle; put t

Operating Instructions18RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SNOWBLOWINGIMPORTANT: Operate the engine at full speedwhen snowblowing, to allow the engine to producefull

Operating Instructions19Throw Snow to Both SidesCLOGGING CHECKLISTIn case of clogging, the snow throwing action will de-crease and finally stop. When

20Operator’s Notes

Maintenance Instructions21CAUTIONMaintenance procedures requiring special training ortools should be performed by a trained technician.MAINTENANCE SCH

22Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATIONLUBRICATIONProper lubrication is an important maintenance pro-cedure. It reduces wear and makes the machinequie

23Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATIONDrive Chain LubricationLubricate the drive chain every 25 hours. A lightpenetrating oil or special purpose chai

Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION24Ident Lubrication No.No. Location Type PlacesIdent Lubrication No.No. Location Type Places1 Spout Deflector Piv

Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION2523144910555777768111112Rear ViewBottom ViewSnowblower Lubrication Points

26Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRINGREPLACING/REPAIRING Gearbox ReplacementRemove and replace the gearbox as follows:1. Remove the gearbox c

Table of ContentsOwner’s ManualGeneral Information ________________ 1 HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATION _____________ 1 GLOSSARY ____________________________ 1

27Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRINGDrive ChainThe drive chain should be replaced if, when adjust-ed properly, it can be pulled away from th

28Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRINGSprockets A sprocket should be replaced when the teeth be-come asymmetric (when the front side of a toot

29Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRING8. When the sprockets are aligned properly, tight-en the set screw in the drive shaft sprocket.9. Reinst

30Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRING19. Lubricate the drive chain. Refer to LUBRICA-TION of Drive Chain in this section.20. Reinstall the a

31Maintenance InstructionsREPLACING/REPAIRING/ADJUSTMENTSScraper BladeInspect the scraper blade for wear or damage be-fore each use. The blade is har

32Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTSLoosen Chain Tension Block Mounting Bolt2. Position the chain tension block so the chainhas 1/4 to 1/2 in. (6 to

Removal and Storage Instructions33REMOVAL1. Park the tractor on a level surface and lower thesnowblower.2. Remove the hitch pins from the ends of the

34ITEM PART DESCRIP TION NO. NO. NO. REQ’DITEM PART DESCRIPTIO N NO. NO. NO. REQ’DUse only genuine Walker replacement parts.

35Effective Date 04-01-99 Use only genuine Walker replacement parts.MAIN BODY COMPONENTS

36ITEM PART DESCRIP TION NO. NO. NO. REQ’DITEM PART DESCRIPTIO N NO. NO. NO. REQ’DUse only genuine Walker replacement parts.

General Information1HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATIONWalker Manufacturing recommends that any ser-vice requiring special training or tools be performedby an aut

37Effective Date 04-01-99 Use only genuine Walker replacement parts.AUGER AND DRIVETRAIN COMPONENTS

Use only genuine Walker replacement parts. Effective Date 04-01-9938KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS USED IN ILLUSTRATED PARTS LISTAT...

39LIMITED WARRANTYFORWALKER MODEL SB36SINGLE-STAGE SNOWBLOWER1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS, AND FOR HOW LONG:Walker Manufacturing company will, at its

WALKER MFG. CO. • 5925 E. HARMONY ROAD, FORT COLLINS, CO 80528 • (970) 221-5614FORM NO. 050399 PRINTED IN USA ©1999 WALKER MFG. CO

General Information2SERVICING OF DRIVETRAIN GEARBOXDetailed servicing and repair of the gearbox used onthe snowblower drivetrain is not covered in thi

Specifications 3MODEL SB36GROUND CLEARANCE IN RAISED POSITION 4-1/2 in. (11 cm)DIMENSIONSHeight 38 in. (97 cm)Width 40-1/2 in. (103 cm)Length (Excludi

Component Identification4NOTE: Control Identification shown inOperating Instructions sectionand in Illustrated Parts Manual.Spout PositionControl Hand

Component Identification 5GaugeWheelFoot Trigger PivotScraper BladeAugerCounterweightSpring Hook TabRight Angle GearboxCounterweightSpring Hook TabGau

Safety Instructions6Pay particular attention to any information labeledDANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT,and NOTE in this manual.When you see the