Walker MW 15 HP Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions9Pay 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 machine.NOTE: Identifies information worthy of specialattention.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 mower has been designed with many safetyfeatures to protect the operator from personal harmor injury. However, it is necessary for the operatorto use safe operating procedures at all times. Fail-ure to follow safety instructions contained inthis manual may result in personal injury ordamage to equipment or 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 the ma-chine. Do not allow adults to operate withoutproper instruction.3. The mower should be operated by one (1) personat a time (do not give rides on the engine cover).4. Keep everyone, especially children and pets, asafe distance away from the area being mowed.Do not operate with bystanders in the area.5. Do not operate the machine wearing sneakers,tennis shoes, or similar lightweight footwear.Wear substantial protective footwear thatwill improve footing on slippery surfaces.6. Ground cover or leaves can sometimes hide ob-jects that might cause damage to the mower ormake unstable footing for the operator. Clearthe area of objects and mark all sprinkler headsand/or utility box covers.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.