Wright Serial # 28215 and Higher - Manual (Page 10)

enclosed area without good, approved
ventilation. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
ition, even
• Wh
nt
ing lots
ss, turn off the
• Bef
wire
tops from
excessive speeds may cause serious injury.
The grass discharge chute deflector must be
e down
hen
alled.
• If the mower discharge clogs, turn off the blade
blade
rear wheels,
blades, engine flywheel, belts and pulleys.
•
aves and lubricant spills from
surfaces after use to prevent fire hazard.
Be alert for traffic when crossing roads or
operating ne
Before crossing walks or
roads, t for them
d
p
se
rp turns to
revent tipping or loss of control. Be especially
autious when changing direction on slopes.
he Wright mower is capable of greater traction
n slopes than typical riding mowers because of
e be
Initial Operating Safety Guidelines:
• Read and understand the warning on the
instrument panel of the mower.
• Keep a firm hold on the stationary handle at all
times.
• Know the controls and how to stop quickly.
• Before attempting to start the engine, follow all
starting instructions below and in the engine
operator’s manual.
• Look behind before backing up and use
extreme caution when backing up while
standing on the Velke.
• Before leaving the operator’s pos
momentarily, turn off the blade clutch
engagement switch and apply the parking
brake. Keep others from coming near the
mower. Return to the operator position as
soon as possible.
en leaving the Wright mower unattended,
turn off the blade clutch engageme
switch, apply the parking brake, stop the
engine and remove the key. Never leave
the machine unattended on a slope. If the
parking brake becomes disengaged, the
mower could roll which would be
hazardous.
• When transporting, driving onto transport
vehicles, into buildings, across park
or otherwise not mowing gra
blade clutch engagement switch to reduce
risk of thrown objects and rotating blade
hazard. After coming to a stop, apply the
parking brake, stop the engine and remove
the key.
ore performing any maintenance or repair
service, mowing height or other
adjustments, disengage power to blades,
apply the parking brake, stop the engine,
remove ignition key and spark plug
from spark plug(s).
• DO NOT allow inexperienced people to operate
the mower until they have read and
understood these safety instructions.
Operate the mower at slower speeds while
becoming familiar with it.
• Speeding is dangerous for even an
experienced operator. Sudden s
•
installed at all times and in th
position except that it may be raised w
the grass catcher is completely inst
clutch switch, apply the parking brakes,
stop the engine and remove the key before
removing obstruction.
• Keep all shields and covers in place, especially
grass discharge chute deflector, the
belt cover, and the pump belt/pulley cover.
• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
rotating parts, especially the
Do not touc engine is
running or soon after it is stopped. These
areas can be so hot as to cause severe
burns.
• Clean grass, le
h engine or muffler while
•
ar roadways.
gravel drives, side
•
turn off the blades and wai
. to stop
Operation on Slopes:
DO NOT operate on steep slopes. Do not
operate the mower on slopes steeper than you
can feel secure about the traction of the tires an
the stability of the mower. Do not operate the
mower on slopes at all when the grass is wet.
There is a danger of suddenly sliding sideways or
down the hill. When operating on a slope, travel
across the grade whenever possible, not in an u
or down pattern. Reduce speed and exerci
xtreme caution on slopes and in sha e
p
c
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o
th
nefits of a lower center of gravity. It is
tial for you to know more about the essen
handling characteristics of the mower so that you
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