Walker H27i Operator's Manual page 16

Safety Instructions
12. When moving forward, do not suddenly put
the tractor in reverse by rapidly pulling on the
steering levers, especially when going down-
hill, as this can lift the tractor tail wheel off the
ground and set up a bucking motion due to
operator overcontrol. If bucking does occur,
immediately stop the bucking action by pulling
the Forward Speed Control (FSC) lever into
the NEUTRAL-PARK position.
13. Disengage the blade drive when transporting
the machine across drives, sidewalks, etc.
Never raise the mower deck while blades
are rotating.
Do not mow or drive the tractor within 5 feet
(1.5 meters) of an embankment or retaining
wall with drop off.
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 normally
stop drive line rotation within five (5) seconds
of dis engaging 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 low est
possible position.
17. When using the tilt-up deck, observe the
fol lowing:
a. Do not move tractor with deck in tilt-up
position.
b. Never tilt body forward with deck in tilt-up
position.
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DANGER
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
move ment 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
ma terial.
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
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.
22. When equipped with a factory installed hitch or
factory authorized hitch kit, do not exceed
recommended tow capacities. Do not tow
with the PTO clutch or mower blades en-
gaged, and do not allow people to ride in or
on towed trailers.
23. Use caution when towing on slopes, rough
terrain or when conditions limit traction. Do
not tow on slopes greater than 5 degrees
(9%).
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