Wright Serial # 32274 and Higher - Manual (Page 16)

hard surface due to the tires “floating” up
on or “sinking” down into the lawn.
• Fine Adjustment: Adjust the blades equally in
five settings up or down 0.25” each in a 1.25”
total range. The shims on the blade bolts are
moved from under the spindle to the top of the
spindle. If possible, leave at least one shim at
the top and the bottom of the spindle shaft.
Using the maximums and minimums of these
methods gives you a total range of 2.75” from
1.75” to 4.5” in eleven distinct settings. The
factory setting is 3” when measured to a hard
floor surface at the front of the deck.
Belt Tension Adjustment
The transmission-drive belt is not self-adjusting,
and will require readjustment under normal wear
as the belt ages and stretches. Tighten belt so
that it doesn’t slip during operation, but isn’t too
tight. A belt that is able to slip can become glazed
and will need replacement.
The wheel-drive belt may also require tension
adjustment, depending on the operating
environment and wear. Under wet mowing
conditions, or mowing on steep hills, it may be
necessary to increase the belt tension to prevent
unwanted slip. Loosening the rear spring bolt
attached to the pulley guard and sliding the bolt
assembly downward within the slot on the pulley
guard plate will increase the belt tension. Note: an
increase in tension on the wheel-drive belt will also
increase operator fatigue, as it will be harder to
squeeze the hand-levers. An increased tension
will, however, provide a better belt response.
The blade belts are equipped with an automatic
tensioning idler. Therefore, this system will not
require any tension adjustment.
Moving the Mower with the Engine Off
Set the transmission shifter to Neutral and lock the
hand levers into the neutral position. The mower
is now free to be moved. 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. Allow handgrips to
remain engaged. Never leave mower unattended
on hills or sloped ground.
Cleaning the Mower
The underside of the mower deck should be
checked and cleaned twice daily, and more often if
the grass being mowed is lush or wet. The entire
mower should be cleaned daily at the end of the
work day.
Cleaning should be done with a leaf blower or low-
pressure compressed air. Wash with water only
when necessary and do not use a pressure
washer or nozzle as the water can enter electrical
connections causing an electrical short, rust and
corrosion. When washing with water, do so when
the unit has cooled down. Washing a hot machine
can cause various unseen system damage. If
water is used for cleaning, immediately dry it with
a leaf blower or low-pressure compressed air.
Once the wash is complete, always lubricate and
grease all applicable areas.
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MAINTENANCE SERVICE INTERVALS (see chart on following page)
It is very important to keep good maintenance records. Use the hour meter
on the mower, if equipped, to record the hour reading of each
maintenance service so you will not forget how long it has been since you
last did certain maintenance. The more faithful and consistent you are, the
longer the mower will last and hold its value.
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE REQUIRED TO AVOID
INVALIDATING THE WARRANTY.