diff --git a/source/tutorial/manage-sharded-cluster-balancer.txt b/source/tutorial/manage-sharded-cluster-balancer.txt
index b82b068fc74..5bdda64be61 100644
--- a/source/tutorial/manage-sharded-cluster-balancer.txt
+++ b/source/tutorial/manage-sharded-cluster-balancer.txt
@@ -91,6 +91,16 @@ be able to migrate chunks:
 
       use config
 
+#. Issue the following operation to ensure the balancer is not in the
+   ``stopped`` state:
+
+   .. code-block:: sh
+
+      sh.setBalancerState( true )
+
+   The balancer will not activate if the state is stopped or outside the
+   ``activeWindow`` timeframe.
+
 #. Use an operation modeled on the following example :method:`update()
    <db.collection.update()>` operation to modify the balancer's
    window:
@@ -124,6 +134,9 @@ be able to migrate chunks:
    patterns, it is important to ensure that the balancing window you
    select will be sufficient to support the needs of your deployment.
 
+   Do not use the :method:`sh.startBalancer()` method when you have set an
+   ``activeWindow``.
+
 .. _sharding-balancing-remove-window:
 
 Remove a Balancing Window Schedule