Wright Serial # 32274 and Higher - Manual (Page 13)

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.
WARNING
Inspect Mower Before Each Use
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 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 hand-operated
Operator Presence Control (OPC) switch is
released. To test the OPC, follow the instructions
further down in this manual. Ensure that all parts
of the hand-operated transmission 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.
Unusual Noises or Irregular Operation
As you drive the mower listen for any unusual
noises and test for irregular operation and adjust
or service as necessary. It is normal for the clutch
to make noises and squealing sounds when
engaged and possibly when disengaged.
Mower Operation
Read and understand the safety instructions
before attempting to operate your machine.
Use caution when operating this piece of
equipment. Practice operating the mower at low
speeds and without the blades engaged until
familiar with the operation of the controls.
Before starting the engine:
• Check the oil level in the engine
• Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded
gasoline (use gasoline with an octane of 87
or greater)
• Ensure the fuel valve is in the full open
position.
• The blade clutch (PTO) switch must be in
the OFF position
• Position the speed adjustment lever to
NEUTRAL
• Position the neutral latches in the neutral
lock position
Start the engine – choke as needed
Make sure the steering hand-levers are locked in
the neutral position. Then adjust the transmission
shifter to the desired ground speed setting.
While squeezing the steering brake levers with
both hands, release both neutral latches (one on
each handle). Slowly release the levers to travel
forward. To make a right turn, squeeze the right
hand lever. To make a left turn, squeeze the left
hand lever. To stop, squeeze the levers up
beyond the neutral point. This will disengage the
drive belt and engage the wheel drum brakes.
Always make sure the brakes are properly
adjusted and effectively stop the mower when
activated.
After comfortable with driving the mower, test the
blade system. Engage the blades by first
engaging the operator presence device and then
pulling up on the blade clutch (PTO) switch. Push
the switch down to disengage the cutting blades.
**For best equipment life, engage the blades at ¾
engine throttle.
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