Wright Serial #62995 and higher - Manual (Page 21)

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4.9 Safety Switch System
The Wright ZTO is equipped with a safety interlock system. The PTO must be disengaged, an operator in the
seat and the control levers in the Out (Brake On) position in order to start the machine.
5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
If you are not completely familiar with the Safety Instruction Manual read it
now before proceeding with the operation of the mower. REMEMBER
THERE ARE CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL THAT YOU
MUST NOW TAKE BEFORE STARTING THE MOWER
.
5.1 Inspect Mower Before Each Use
Inspection of Mower: Do not use the mower if any parts are not maintained in good operating condition.
Examine all moving parts prior to each use. Look for excessive wear, bald drive tires or worn out front tires
(normally smooth), cracks in parts, loose or missing bolts, cotter, linchpin or “hair” pins or cable yoke pins and
replace before operating the mower. Make sure all safety equipment provided with the mower is in good
operating order, including all warning decals and the operator-presence device which stops the engine and
blades when the seat-operated Operator Presence Control (OPC) switch is released. To test the OPC, follow
the instructions given later in this manual. Ensure that all parts of the control-lever control system are tight and
secure. This is to reduce the possibility that the mower could have a loss of control or safety.
Basic Operation: The following procedures are to guide you through the basic operation of the mower. You
should be a qualified mower operator according to the safety section of this manual. If this is your first time,
operation should only be done with the assistance of your dealer on a level area. You should go through each
step, in the order indicated, every time you start the mower.
WARNING
Seat Up Switch
Mower will not start with
seat in the “Up” position.
Control Handle Safety switch
Control handles must be in the
out position to start the mower
and to leave the seat
Seat (OPC) Safety Switch
Operator must remain seated
while blades are engaged. To
leave the seat, disengage blade
switch and move the control
arms to the outward
(Brake/Parked) position.