Walker H27i Operator's Manual page 16

Safety Instructions - Operating
12. When moving forward, do not suddenly put the
tractor in reverse by rapidly pulling on the steer­
ing levers, especially when going downhill, 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. Nev-
er 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 re-
taining 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, reduce speed
and use caution to start, stop, and maneuver.
To prevent tipping or loss of control of the ma­
chine, avoid sharp turns or sudden changes in
direction. Do not operate the machine on a
slope greater than 15 degrees.
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 re­
move 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 oper-
ate with the grass deflector shield removed.
Keep the deflector in the low est possible posi­
tion.
17. When using the tilt­up deck, observe the fol-
lowing:
a. Do not move tractor with deck in tilt­up
position.
b. Never tilt body forward with deck in tilt­up
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.
LOOK to make sure blade drive shaft
b.
move ment has stopped before trying to un­
clog 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, immedi-
ately disengage the blade clutch (PTO), en-
gage the parking brake, stop the engine,
and wait for all moving parts to stop. To pre­
vent accidental starting, disconnect the spark
plug wires. 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 nuts are
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torqued to 60 lb ft (81 N
decks, and blade bolts torqued to 70 lb
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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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m) for gear driven
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ft (95