Walker A54 - Safety Instructions; Before Operating; Operating; Maintenance

3
Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
Pay particular attention to any information labeled
DANGER, 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 in
personal injury.
The seriousness or degree of importance of each
type of information is dened as follows:
DANGER
An IMMEDIATE hazard that WILL result in se-
vere personal injury or DEATH, if warning is
ignored and proper safety precautions are
not taken.
WARNING
A POTENTIAL hazard that COULD result in
severe personal injury or DEATH, if warning
is ignored and proper safety precautions are
not taken.
CAUTION
Possible hazards or unsafe practices that
MAY result in MODERATE personal injury or
property damage, or machine damage, if
warning is ignored and proper safety pre-
cautions are not taken.
IMPORTANT: Identies mechanical information
demanding special attention, since it deals with the
possibility of damaging a part or parts of the
machine.
NOTE: Identies information worthy of special
attention.
Walker Manufacturing cannot predict every potential-
ly dangerous situation. Therefore, items labeled as
such in this manual do not cover all conceivable
situations. Any person using procedures, tools, or
control techniques not recommended by Walker
Manufacturing must take full responsibility for safety.
The Walker Rider Lawnmower has been designed
with many safety features to protect the operator
from personal harm or injury. However, it is neces-
sary for the operator to use safe operating proce-
dures at all times. Failure to follow safety instruc-
tions contained in this manual may result in
personal injury or damage to equipment or prop-
erty.
If you have any questions concerning setup, opera-
tion, maintenance, or safety, please contact your
authorized Walker Mower dealer or call Walker Man-
ufacturing Company at (970) 221-5614.
BEFORE OPERATING
In addition to the safety information provided in the
Operator’s Manual for the tractor, follow these addi-
tional A54 Deck Height Adjuster safety guidelines:
1. Always make sure the Deck Height Adjuster is
properly installed with all guards in place prior to
use.
2. Review the Operating Instructions section of this
manual to become familiar with the features and
proper usage of the Deck Height Adjuster.
OPERATING
In addition to the safety information provided in the
Operator’s Manual for operating the tractor, follow
these additional A54 Deck Height Adjuster safety
guidelines:
1. When operating the A54 Deck Height Adjuster,
the operator should be in the seated in correct
operator position.
2. Never adjust the Set Cutting Height while the
mower is moving. Before adjusting the Set
Cutting Height, move the Forward Speed Con-
trol (FSC) into the NEUTRAL-PARK position,
engage the parking brake, and disengage the
blade clutch (PTO).
MAINTENANCE
Follow the safety information provided in the
Operator’s Manual for servicing and maintaining the
tractor.