Walker MBK23 Operator's Manual

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Operating Instructions37• When operating on a slope, reduce speed anduse caution to start, stop, and maneuver. Avoidsharp turns or sudden changes in direction. Themaximum recommended side slope operatingangle is 15 degrees or 26% grade.16 in.15°52 in.MaximumRecommendedSide Slope -Do Not Operateon Steep SlopesMaximum Recommended Side SlopeDANGERDo not mow or drive the tractor within 5 feet(1.5 meters) of an embankment or retainingwall with drop off.RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TILT-UP DECKOPERATION/TRANSPORTTo avoid potential deck and/or tractor damage whileusing the tilt-up deck, the following recommenda-tions are offered:• Do not move the tractor with the deck in the tilt-up position since both the roller wheels (on the backof the deck) may be damaged by moving the tractor.The tilt-up configuration should only be used whenthe tractor is parked.• The tractor body should never be tilted for-ward with the deck in the tilt-up position. This cancause the deck to unhook from the tractor and fallwith considerable force, potentially causing deck ortractor damage and/or bodily injury.• When transporting a tractor with the deck in thetilt-up position (on a truck or trailer), the deck shouldbe secured to the vehicle with a strap or rope (stopvertical movement). This will prevent the deck frombouncing on the rear roller wheels (causing break-age). This will also prevent the deck from unhookingfrom the tractor and falling, potentially causing deckor tractor damage. Damage to other items parkedin front of the deck may also occur.No Driving Zone5 FTMINIMUM