Walker MT, MTL, MTEFI, MTLEFI Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions156. 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; particularlyfor continuous operation of the GHS Model dueto blower noise level. Wear a suitable hearingprotective device, such as earmuffs 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 the ma-chine.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, the en-gine should stop if the operator lifts off the seatwith the PTO clutch in the ENGAGED position.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 fueltank and fuel container.d. Always fill the fuel tank 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 and con-tainer cap securely and clean up anyspilled fuel before starting the engine.11. Never attempt to make any adjustmentswhile the engine is running, except wherespecifically 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 ingood artificial light with good visibility of the areabeing 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 movingand/or mower blades are operating. Never op-erate the tractor without a deck or implementinstalled.3. For a beginning operator, learn to steer (ma-neuver) the tractor with a slow engine speedbefore attempting any mowing operation.Be aware that, with the front mounted mowerconfiguration, the back of the tractor swings tothe 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 either of the transmission drive beltsbreak during operation, and if the machine is ona slope, the machine will freewheel down theslope. To maintain control, immediately (1)Release the steering levers and simultaneously(2) Move the FSC to the NEUTRAL-PARK po-sition. When the machine is stopped or movingslowly, engage the parking brake.NOTE: The emergency stop procedure isexactly the same procedure as used to nor-mally stop and park this machine.WARNINGThe engine exhaust from this productcontains chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer, birth defectsor other reproductive harm.