Walker B27i Operator's Manual page 16

Safety Instructions
14. The maximum recommended slope operat-
ing angle is 15 degrees or 27% grade.
When operating the machine on a slope, re-
duce speed and use caution to start, stop, and
maneuver. To prevent tipping or loss of control
of the machine, avoid sharp turns or sudden
changes in direction. Do not operate the
machine on a slope greater than 15 de-
grees.
15. Never adjust cutting height with the engine
running. Before adjusting cutting height or
servicing, disengage the blade clutch (PTO),
engage parking brake, stop the engine, and
remove the ignition key. Wait for all movement
to stop before getting off the seat.
NOTE: The blade/PTO brake should normal-
ly stop drive line rotation within five (5) sec-
onds of disengaging the PTO clutch.
16. For side discharge mower decks, do not op-
erate with the grass deflector shield re-
moved. Keep the deflector in the lowest
possible position.
17. When using the tilt-up deck, observe the
following:
a. Do not move tractor with deck in tilt-up
position.
b. Never tilt body forward with deck in tilt-up
position.
18. In case of a clogged or plugged mower
deck:
a. Disengage the blade clutch (PTO), engage
the parking brake, and turn the engine off
before leaving the seat.
b. LOOK to make sure blade drive shaft
movement has stopped before trying to
unclog the system.
c. Disconnect the spark plug wires.
d. Never place hands under the deck - use a
stick or similar tool to remove clogged
material.
19. If the cutting blades strike a solid object or the
machine begins to vibrate abnormally, imme-
diately disengage the blade clutch (PTO),
engage the parking brake, stop the engine,
and wait for all moving parts to stop. To
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prevent accidental starting, disconnect the
spark plug wires. Thoroughly inspect the
mower and repair any damage before restart-
ing the engine and operating the mower.
Make sure cutter blades are in good condition
and blade nuts are torqued to 60 lb·ft (81 N·m)
for gear driven decks, and blade bolts torqued
to 70 lb·ft (95 N·m) for belt driven decks.
20. Do not touch the engine or muffler while
the engine is running or immediately after
stop ping the engine. These areas may be hot
enough to cause serious burns.
21. When leaving the machine unattended, disen-
gage the blade clutch (PTO), engage the
parking brake, stop the engine, and remove
the key.
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