Safety instructions – Walker MC (20 HP) User Manual

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Safety Instructions

6. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get

caught in moving parts. Do not operate this ma-

chine while wearing shorts;

always wear ade-

quate protective clothing, including long

pants. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes,

and a helmet is advisable and required by some

local ordinances and insurance regulations.

7. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause

impairment or loss of hearing.

Operator hear-

ing protection is recommended; particularly

for continuous operation of the GHS Model due

to blower noise level. Wear a suitable hearing

protective device, such as earmuffs or earplugs.

Keep all protective shields and safety de-

vices in place. If a protective shield, safety

device, or decal is damaged, unusable, or miss-

ing, repair or replace it

before operating the

machine.

Be sure interlock switches are functioning

correctly, so the engine cannot be started un-

less the Forward Speed Control lever is in the

NEUTRAL-PARK position, and the PTO clutch

is in the

DISENGAGED position. Also, the en-

gine should stop if the operator lifts off the seat

with either the Forward Speed Control (FSC)

out of the

NEUTRAL-PARK position or the PTO

clutch in the

ENGAGED position.

NOTE: There is a 1 to 1-1/2 second time delay

function on the seat switch to avoid engine pow-

er interruption when driving over bumps.

10.

Handle gasoline with care. Gasoline is highly

flammable and its vapors are explosive:

a. Use an approved fuel container.

b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot

engine (allow hot engine to cool several min-

utes).

c. Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars, pipes,

open flames, or sparks away from the fuel

tank and fuel container.

d. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors using care.

Fill to about one inch from the top of the tank.

Use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling.

e. Replace the machine fuel cap and container

cap securely and clean up any spilled fuel

before starting the engine.

11.

Never attempt to make any adjustments

while the engine is running, except where

specifically instructed to do so.

12. The electrical system battery contains sulfuric

acid. Avoid any contact with skin, eyes, and

clothing. Keep the battery and acid out of reach

of children.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects

or other reproductive harm.