Wright Serial #59542 and higher - Manual (Page 20)

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try moving the hand control levers, one at a time, very slightly, forward and backward. Gradually increase your
speed until you are well acquainted with the operation of the hand controls and the mower’s behavior. After
gaining a good feel for how the mower handles, gradually attempt higher engine speeds until familiar with
operation at full throttle engine speed.
5.4 How to Stop and Park the Mower
Come to a complete stop. If the blades are on, turn them off using the blade switch on the instrument panel.
Make sure the control levers are in the outward position, parked/brake on. Reduce the engine speed to idle
and let run for 3-5 minutes, shut off the ignition switch to stop the engine and then remove the key from the
ignition switch. The mower is now parked. Do not leave mower unattended on a sloped surface.
5.5 Driving the Mower Over a Curb
To climb a curb, first see the Safety Instructions section of this manual, especially the parts on:
• Initial Operating Safety Guidelines
• Operation In Reverse
• Operation In Forward Direction
Next, raise the mower deck into the locked transport position. This is the highest position for the mower deck.
Then drive the mower in reverse at a 45 degree angle to the curb (with the left side of the mower closest to the
curb) until you are within an inch or two of the left-rear tire hitting the curb. Stop and then gradually bump into
the curb with that tire until it is just on top of the curb. If the tire slips even while lurching the mower into the
curb, then the curb is too high and you should use ramps or find another way. The mower should still be at a
45 degree angle to the curb. Now, while maintaining the same angle to the curb, continue to back up until the
right-rear tire is close to the curb. Using the same technique lurch the right tire onto the curb. After both rear
wheels are on top of the curb, turn the mower counterclockwise and back up so the left caster wheel comes
over and last should be the right caster wheel as the mower is twisting to the left (counterclockwise). The
technique works the best if you try not to drive backwards at a near 90 degree angle to the curb but get all of
the wheels to go over while the mower is moving at least a 45 degree angle to the curb. To drive off a curb,
first try driving up onto it to make sure the curb is not too high. If the curb is not too high, drive the right-front
caster off first while driving toward the curb at a 45 degree angle (the curb should be to your right). Then,
maintain that 45 degree angle so the left caster goes over, then the right-rear wheel, then the left rear wheel.
Do NOT step off the mower during ANY maneuver.
5.5.1 Never drive straight onto or off a curb
Never drive straight onto or off a curb. If you do the whole procedure at a very sharp angle it will tend to
minimize the contact of the mower deck with the curb and you will be able to more safely control the mower.
WARNING
Parked / Brake On