Wright Serial #49705 and Higher - Manual (Page 12)

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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.
How to Stop and Park the Mower
Come to a complete stop. If the blades are on,
turn them off using the switch on the instrument
panel. Make sure the control levers are in the
exact neutral position. Set the parking brake,
reduce the engine speed to idle, (keep engine
running at the idle speed for about 1 minute) shut
off the ignition switch to stop the engine and then
remove the key from the ignition switch. Turn fuel
valve to the “OFF” position. The mower is now
parked. Do not leave mower unattended on a
sloped surface.
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
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 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. WARNING: Do NOT step
off the mower during ANY maneuver.
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.
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
Fuel System/Fuel Shut-Off Valves
 Do not fill fuel tank completely. Fill until level is 1 inch
below the bottom of the fill neck. This will allow for
the gas to expand. (Refer to fuel safety section of this
manual) (use a minimum of 87 octane gasoline) (You
may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol and
gasoline containing up to 5% of methanol.)
• Close fuel shut-off valve for transport,
maintenance and storage.
1. Fuel cap
2. Fuel tank On
3. Fuel shut-off valve
4. Fuel filter
Off
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