Walker MBSY Operator's Manual page 16

Safety Instructions - Operating
Do not mow or drive the tractor within
5 feet (1.5 meters) of an embankment or re-
taining wall with drop off.
13. The maximum recommended side slope op-
erating angle is 15 degrees or 26% grade.
When operating the machine on a slope, reduce
speed and use caution to start, stop, and maneu-
ver. To prevent tipping or loss of control of the
machine, avoid sharp turns or sudden changes
in direction.
14. Never adjust cutting height while the mower
is moving. Before adjusting cutting height or
servicing, move the Forward Speed Control
(FSC) into the NEUTRAL-PARK position, en-
gage the parking brake, and disengage the blade
clutch (PTO). Tractor should not be mov ing
while adjusting cutting height.
NOTE: The clutch brake should normally stop
drive line rotation within five (5) seconds of dis-
engaging the PTO clutch.
15. For side discharge mower decks, do not oper-
ate with the grass deflector chute removed.
Keep the deflector in the low est possible position.
16. When using the tilt-up deck, observe the fol-
lowing recommendations:
a. Do not move tractor with deck in tilt-up
position.
b. Never tilt body forward with deck in tilt-up
position.
17. In case of a clogged or plugged mower deck:
a. Disengage the blade clutch (PTO), set the
parking brake, and turn the engine off be-
fore leaving the seat.
b. LOOK to make sure blade drive shaft move-
ment has stopped before trying to unclog
the system.
c. Never place hands under the deck - use a
stick or similar tool to remove clogged
ma terial.
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DANGER
18. If the cutting blades strike a solid object or the
machine begins to vibrate abnormally, immedi-
ately disengage the blade clutch (PTO), stop
the engine, and wait for all moving parts to
stop. Thoroughly inspect the mower and repair
any damage before restarting the engine and
operating the mower. Make sure cutter blades
are in good condition and blade bolts are torqued
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to 64 ft-lb (87 N m).
19. 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.
20. Never remove the radiator pressure cap when
the engine is hot (hot water may spray and
cause burns).
21. Do not use ether or any starting fluid to assist
starting the engine in cold weather.
22. When leaving the machine unattended, disen-
gage the blade clutch (PTO), stop the engine,
and remove the key.