Wright Serial # 55138 and higher - Manual (Page 21)

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the position of the levers. If not, check to see that the pump release valves are closed. With both feet still
firmly placed on the foot platform, increase the engine speed to about half of the way from idle speed. The
higher engine speed will make the controls much more responsive and the mower much quicker; Use
caution if it is your first time. Now try moving the hand control levers, one at a time, very slightly, forward
and backward. Gradually increase your speed until you are well 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.
5.4 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, shut off the ignition switch to stop the engine and then remove the key from the ignition
switch. The mower is now parked. Do not leave mower unattended on a sloped surface.
5.5 Driving the Mower Over a Curb
To climb a curb, first see the Safety Instruction Manual section of this manual, especially the parts on:
•Initial Operating Safety Guidelines
•Operation In Reverse
•Operation In Forward Direction
Next, raise the mower deck into the locked transport position. This is the highest position for the mower
deck. Then 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.
Brake ON
Brake OFF
WARNING