Wright Serial # 32274 and Higher - Manual (Page 14)

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How to Stop and Park the Mower
To stop the mower, squeeze on both hand-levers.
This acts to both disconnect the wheels from the
transmission and also to engage the disc brakes.
Come to a complete stop. Make sure the steering
brake levers are in the neutral position with the
neutral latches engaged with the levers. If the
blades are on, turn them off using the switch on
the instrument panel. Place the speed control
lever in the neutral position; reduce the engine
speed to idle, shut off the ignition switch to stop
the engine and then remove the key from the
ignition switch. When parking the mower set the
shifter into First or Reverse depending on the
direction the mower is facing. If the mower is
facing slightly downhill, set the transmission into
Reverse. If facing slightly uphill, set the
transmission into First. The mower is now parked.
Never leave mower unattended on hills or sloped
ground.
How to Drive 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
To drive up and over a curb turn the blades OFF
and then proceed forward to the curb, lift the front
wheels off the ground by pushing down on the
handlebar and move slowly forward allowing the
front wheels to rest on the ground beyond the
curb. Then proceed slowly while driving the rear
wheels over the curb. To drive over and down a
curb proceed slowly forward to the curb and allow
the front wheels to slowly roll off of the curb and
down to the ground below the curb. Then move
slowly forward until the rear wheels roll over the
curb and down to the ground below. NEVER stand
on the Velke (sulky) while driving over a curb.
Mowing on Varying Terrain
See the Safety Instructions section of this manual,
especially the parts on:
• Initial Operating Safety Guidelines
• Operation On Slopes
• Operation In Reverse
• Operation In Forward Direction
• Operation During Zero-Radius Turns
Be certain to exercise extreme caution when
mowing in an unfamiliar area. Mow at a slower
speed if the grass is too tall to observe the
contours of the ground. Traveling at lower speeds
in rough terrain will help prevent jarring to the
operator and machine and can also prevent
damage to the machine or landscape from
scalping.
How to adjust the Speed
Set the desired travel speed by moving the
transmission lever, located between the
handlebars near the operator’s knees. This lever
is used to set the transmission in Reverse,
Neutral, or one of the five forward speeds. The
desired initial speed selection should be made
while the pistol grips are locked in the neutral
position. This is achieved using the hinged locking
tab. Change speed with caution while in motion.
Otherwise there is a risk of injury to the operator or
damage to the machine.
Straight Line Tracking Adjustments
Verify that both rear tires are inflated to the proper
PSI. Tire wear or incorrect pressure can cause
the machine to not follow a straight path. Always
test for straight line tracking in a wide, open, flat
area away from bystanders and objects. An
incorrectly adjusted grip or hand-lever can also
cause the mower to track to one side or another.
Make sure that both sides have sufficient tension
during normal operating conditions. More tension
may be necessary in wet cutting conditions.
Loosening the rear spring nut and bolt and sliding
the bolt downward in the tension slot will increase
the drive-belt tension.
How to Test/Use the Blade
Clutch/Brake Switch
Before testing the blade clutch/brake operation,
make sure the area is clear and there is nothing
vulnerable to thrown objects from under the
mower. No one should be near the mower deck or
in its line of discharge. The discharge chute
deflector should be in the down position. Move
the engine throttle to the highest RPM speed
setting. (When mowing, the engine speed should
always be at its highest setting. The engine
governor will regulate the engine according to the
different mowing conditions at that setting.)
Engage the Operator Presence Control OPC
switch and turn on the blade clutch switch. Run
blades for a minute or so. Try engaging and
disengaging the blades a few times about 10
seconds apart. If the blades do not start and stop