Walker MBSSD (27 HP) Owner's Manual

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Walker MBSSD (27 HP) Owner's Manual Manual pdf 14 page image

Safety Instructions106. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could getcaught in moving parts. Do not operate thismachine while wearing shorts; always wearadequate protective clothing, including longpants. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes,and a helmet is advisable and required by somelocal ordinances and insurance regulations.7. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can causeimpairment or loss of hearing. Operator hear-ing protection is recommended. Wear asuitable hearing protective device, such as ear-muffs or earplugs.8. Keep all protective shields and safety de-vices in place. If a protective shield, safetydevice, or decal is damaged, unusable, or miss-ing, repair or replace it before operating themachine.9. Be sure interlock switches are functioningcorrectly, so the engine cannot be started un-less the Forward Speed Control lever is in theNEUTRAL-PARK position, and the PTO clutchis in the DISENGAGED position. Also, theengine should stop if the operator lifts off theseat with either the Forward Speed Control(FSC) out of the NEUTRAL-PARK position orthe PTO clutch in the ENGAGED position.NOTE: There is a 1 to 1-1/2 second time delayfunction on the seat switch to avoid enginepower interruption when driving over bumps.10. Handle gasoline with care. Gasoline is highlyflammable and its vapors are explosive:a. Use an approved fuel container.b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hotengine (allow hot engine to cool severalminutes).c. Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars, pipes,open flames, or sparks away from the fueltanks and fuel container.d. Always fill the fuel tank(s) outdoors usingcare. Fill to about one inch from the top ofthe tank. Use a funnel or spout to preventspilling.e. Replace the machine fuel cap(s) and con-tainer cap securely and clean up any spilledfuel before starting the engine.11. Never attempt to make any adjustmentswhile the engine is running, except where spe-cifically instructed to do so.12. The electrical system battery contains sulfuricacid. Avoid any contact with skin, eyes, andclothing. Keep the battery and acid out of reachof children.OPERATING1. Operate the mower only in daylight or in goodartificial light with good visibility of the area beingmowed.2. Sit on the seat when starting the engine andoperating the machine. Keep feet on the deckfootrests at all times when the tractor is movingand/or mower blades are operating. Neveroperate the tractor without deck or imple-ment installed.3. For a beginning operator, learn to steer(maneuver) 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.4. Remember, for an emergency stop, the forwardmotion of the tractor can always be stopped bypulling the Forward Speed Control (FSC) intothe NEUTRAL-PARK position.5. In case the transmission drive belt breaks duringoperation, and if the machine is on a slope, themachine will freewheel down the slope. Tomaintain control, immediately (1) Release thesteering levers and simultaneously (2) Move theFSC to the NEUTRAL-PARK position. Whenthe machine is stopped or moving slowly,engage the parking brake.NOTE: This is exactly the same procedureused to normally stop and park the machine.WARNINGThe engine exhaust from this productcontains chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer, birth defectsor other reproductive harm.