Walker H37i Operator's Manual

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H37i Safety Instructions11OPERATINGWARNINGIf Equipped With ROPS:● Always keep the ROPS roll bar in theupright and locked position when oper-ating.● Always use the seat belt when the rollbar is upright.● Only lower the roll bar when absolutelynecessary for overhead clearance.● Never use the seat belt when the rollbar is lowered.1. Operate the mower only in daylight or ingood artificial light with good visibility of thearea being mowed.2. Sit on the seat when starting the engine andoperating the machine. Keep feet on the deckfootrests at all times when the tractor is mov-ing and/or mower blades are operating. Nev-er operate the tractor without a deck orimple ment installed.3. For a beginning operator, learn to steer (ma-neuver) the tractor with a slow enginespeed before attempting any mowing oper-ation. Be aware that, with the front mountedmower configuration, the back of the tractorswings to the outside during turns.DANGERDo not mow around overhanging treebranches or bushes at the same height asthe operator’s torso and head where inad-vertent contact may cause injury.4. Remember, for an emergency stop, the for-ward motion of the tractor can always bestopped by pulling the Forward Speed Control(FSC) into the NEUTRAL-PARK position.5. In case the transmission drive belt breaksduring operation, and if the machine is on aslope, the machine will freewheel down theslope. To maintain control, immediately (1)Release the steering levers and simultane-ously (2) Move the FSC to the NEUTRAL-PARK position. When the machine is stoppedor moving slowly, engage the parking brake.NOTE: The emergency stop procedure isexactly the same procedure as used to nor-mally stop and park this machine.6. Disengage the blade clutch, put the FSC in theNEUTRAL-PARK position, and engage theParking Brake before starting the engine (anignition interlock switch normally preventsstarting of the machine if these controls are inthe OPERATING position).7. Do not operate machine if the operatorpresence safety switch system is not work-ing. Verify proper operation by having theoperator lift off the seat with the engine run-ning and moving three controls, one at a time;(1) Move the FSC lever out of the NEUTRAL-PARK position, (2) Engage the PTO Clutch,and (3) Disengage the Parking Brake. Movingany of these controls should stop the engineafter a 1/2 second delay.8. Do not run the engine in a confined areawithout adequate ventilation. Exhaustfumes are hazardous and can be deadly.9. Do not carry passengers - maximum seatingcapacity is one (1) person.10. Watch for holes, rocks, and roots in the terrainand for other hidden hazards. When mowingtall grass, mow higher than desired to exposeany hidden obstacles. Then, clean the areaand mow to the desired height.11. Avoid sudden starts or stops. Before back-ing the machine up, look to the rear to be sureno one is behind the machine. Watch carefullyfor traffic when crossing or working near road-ways.