Safety Instructions
7.Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts. Always wear ade- quate protective clothing including long pants. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, and a helmet is advisable and required by some local ordinances and insurance regulations.
8.Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing. Operator hear- ing protection is recommended. Wear a suit- able hearing protective device, such as earmuffs or earplugs.
9.Keep all protective shields and safety devic- es in place. If a protective shield, safety de- vice, or decal is damaged, unusable, or missing, repair or replace it before operating the machine.
10.Be sure any interlock switches are function- ing correctly so the engine cannot be started unless the Forward Speed Control lever is in the NEUTRAL position and the PTO clutch is in the DISENGAGED position. Also, the engine should stop if the operator lifts off the seat with the PTO clutch in the ENGAGED position.
11.Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specifically instructed to do so.
12.Handle gasoline or diesel fuel with care. Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive:
a.Use an approved fuel container.
b.Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine (allow hot engine to cool several minutes).
c.Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, open flames, or sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container.
d.Always fill the fuel tank outdoors using care. Fill to about one inch from the top of the tank. Use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling.
e.Replace the machine fuel cap and container cap securely and clean up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
OPERATING
NOTE: Refer to the Walker Rider Lawnmowers OWNER’S MANUAL for safety instructions for operating the tractor.
1.Operate the machine only in daylight or in good artificial light with good visibility of areas being aerated.
2.Sit on the seat when starting the engine and op- erating the machine. Keep feet on footrests at all times when the tractor is moving and/or the implement is operating.
3.An inexperienced operator should learn to steer (maneuver) the tractor with a slow en- gine speed before attempting any operating. Be aware that, with the front mounted implement configuration, the back of the machine swings to the outside during turns.
4.Remember, for an emergency stop, the forward motion of the tractor can always be stopped by pulling the Forward Speed Control (FSC) into the
5.Disengage the PTO clutch and put the FSC in the
6.Do not run the engine in a confined area without adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and can be deadly.
7.Do not carry passengers - maximum seating capacity is one (1) person.
8.Make sure the tines are clear of debris before engaging the PTO clutch.
9.Be careful never to allow anyone in front of the implement.
10.Clear area of loose objects and all children. Flag sprinkler heads and other hidden obsta- cles. Walk the entire area before aerating for possible holes.
9.Avoid sudden starts or stops. Before backing the machine up, disengage the PTO, retract tines and look to the rear to be sure no one is behind the machine. Watch carefully for traffic when crossing or working near roadways.
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