Wright Manufacturing Wright Z 31897 - Manual (Page 9)

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direct the grass discharge toward bystanders,
traffic, cars or buildings nor allow anyone within
50 feet of the machine while in operation. Thrown
objects can pass through glass windows and
some walls of buildings. There is extreme risk of
danger from thrown objects or being cut by the
blades of the mower. Never operate the mower in
an enclosed area without good, approved
ventilation. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
Initial Operating Safety Guidelines
• Read and understand the warnings on the
general warning decal on the mower.
• Keep both feet on the foot platform at all times.
• Know the controls and how to stop quickly.
• Before attempting to start the engine, follow all
starting instructions below and in the engine
operator’s manual.
• Look behind before backing up.
• Before leaving the operator’s seat, even
momentarily, turn off the blade clutch
engagement switch and apply the parking
brake. Keep others from coming near the
mower. Get back on the mower as soon as
possible.
• When leaving the Wright mower unattended,
turn off the blade clutch engagement switch,
apply the parking brake, stop the engine and
remove the key. Never leave the machine
unattended on a slope in case someone
disengages the parking brake. This could
create a rollover hazard.
• When transporting, driving onto transport
vehicles, into buildings, across parking lots
or otherwise not mowing grass, turn off the
blade clutch engagement switch to reduce
risk of thrown objects and rotating blade
hazard. After coming to a stop apply the
parking brake, stop the engine and remove
the key.
• Before performing any maintenance or repair
service, disengage power to blades, apply
the parking brake, stop the engine, remove
ignition key and spark plug wire from spark
plug(s).
• All operators of this mower should exercise
caution when driving this mower at high
speeds. Sudden acceleration or
deceleration may cause serious injury.
• DO NOT allow inexperienced persons to
operate the mower until they have read and
understood these safety instructions.
Operate the mower at slower speeds while
becoming familiar with it.
• The grass discharge chute deflector must be
installed at all times and in the down position
except that it may be raised when cleaning
out the deck, or a grass catcher is installed
or a mulch kit and block-off plate is properly
installed.
WARNING
• If the mower discharges grass clogs, turn off the
blade clutch switch, apply the parking brake,
stop the engine and remove the key before
removing obstruction(s).
• Keep all shields and covers in place, namely, all
blade and belt covers, engine shields, and
grass discharge chute deflector.
• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
rotating parts, especially the rear wheels,
blades, engine flywheel, belts and pulleys.
• Do not touch engine, muffler or hydraulic
system while engine is running or soon after
it is stopped. These areas can be so hot as
to cause severe burns.
• Clean grass, leaves and lubricant spills from
surfaces after use to prevent fire hazard.
• Be alert for traffic when crossing roads or
operating near roadways.
• Before climbing curbs, crossing gravel drives,
sidewalks or roads, turn off the blades and
wait for them to stop, then place deck into
transport position.
Operation In Forward Direction
WARNING
Operate the mower slowly until you become
familiar with how the mower operates. Do not
operate the mower faster than conditions allow.
For example, hills, wet or bumpy ground, dim light
or high grass are all conditions requiring slower
speeds. Never operate the mower at the highest
speed unless you are on level, wide, open areas
of clearly visible ground or transporting on paved
areas. Speeding with any mower is dangerous,
and so is traveling faster than conditions should
permit on this mower. Sudden stops from
excessive speed or falling off the mower may
cause serious injury or death.