Walker MDD (20.9 HP) Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions11Pay particular attention to any information labeledDANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT,and NOTE in this manual.When you see the Safety Alert Symbol ( ),read, understand, and follow the instructions. Fail-ure to comply with safety instructions may result inpersonal injury.The seriousness or degree of importance of eachtype of information is defined as follows:IMPORTANT: Identifies mechanical informationdemanding special attention, since it deals with thepossibility of damaging a part or parts of the ma-chine.NOTE: Identifies information worthy of special at-tention.Walker Manufacturing cannot predict every poten-tially dangerous situation. Therefore, items labeledas such in this manual do not cover all conceivablesituations. Any person using procedures, tools, orcontrol techniques not recommended by WalkerManufacturing must take full responsibility for safety.The Walker Rider Lawnmower has been designedwith many safety features to protect the operatorfrom personal harm or injury. However, it is neces-sary for the operator to use safe operating proce-dures at all times. Failure to follow safetyinstructions contained in this manual may re-sult in personal injury or damage to equipmentor property.If you have any questions concerning setup, opera-tion, maintenance, or safety, please contact yourauthorized Walker Mower Dealer or call WalkerManufacturing Company at (970) 221-5614.BEFORE OPERATING1. Read and understand the contents of thisOwner’s Manual before starting and operat-ing the machine. Become thoroughly familiarwith all machine controls and how to stop themachine and disengage the controls quickly.Replacement Owner’s Manuals are availableby sending the Model and Serial Number to:Walker Manufacturing Company5925 East Harmony RoadFort Collins, CO 805282. Never allow children to operate rider mower.Do not allow adults to operate without properinstruction.3. Clear the area to be mowed of any foreignobjects which may be picked up and thrown bycutter blades. Pick up all sticks, stones, wire,and any other debris.4. Keep everyone, especially children and pets, asafe distance away from the area being mowed.Do not mow with bystanders in the area.5. Do not operate the machine barefoot or wearingsandals, sneakers, tennis shoes, or similar light-weight footwear. Wear substantial protectivefootwear.DANGERAn IMMEDIATE hazard that WILL result insevere personal injury or DEATH, if warn-ing is ignored and proper safety precau-tions are not taken.WARNINGA POTENTIAL hazard that COULD result insevere personal injury or DEATH, if warn-ing is ignored and proper safety precau-tions are not taken.CAUTIONPossible hazards or unsafe practices thatMAY result in MODERATE personal injuryor property damage, or machine damage, ifwarning is ignored and proper safety pre-cautions are not taken.