Wright Serial # 55138 and higher - Manual (Page 8)

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Do's Don'ts
Read the operators manual before attempting to operate this machine Don't disable safety switches
Use all PPE's, eye protection, ear protection and safety shoes Don't operate when lightening is seen
Ensure all safety switches are operational Don't lift with a forklift
Keep all shields and covers in place Don’t change RPM's outside of operating limits
Clean flammable material from machine Don’t tow or push
Inspect fuel system and fuel lines for cracks, leaks and dryrott Don’t operate on slopes when wet
Inspect area to be mowed for hazards Don’t leave a running machine unattended
Only operate in daylight Don’t change the engines governor setting or overspeed the engine
Mow safe distances away from drop-offs and other hazards Don’t operate the machine wearing sandals, sneakers or any loose fitting clothes
Maintain a safe distance from people and pets Don’t back up without being aware of what is behind the machine
Follow daily and weekly maintenance checklists Don’t suddenly push in forward direction while machine is in a rearward motion
Observe traffic laws while driving machine from one location to another Don’t operate a poorly maintain machine
Thoroughly inspect the machine after striking a foreign object Don’t allow persons to operate this machine without reading the operator manuals
Turn off blades when not mowing Don’t put hands or feet under any part of the machine while it is running
Slow down before turning Don’t ever carry passengers
Stop engine before removing Grass Gobbler or cleaning under deck Don’t discharge material towards anyone
Use caution when loading or unloading the machine onto a truck or trailer Don’t operate the machine if you are sick, fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs
WARNING
This symbol with the word “WARNING”
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
This symbol with the word “CAUTION”
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
1.2 General Safety Rules
The Wright Stander ZK is designed with your safety in mind. It has the following safety systems with which
you should be familiar:
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The warning decals on the mower including the instrument panel warning
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The blade switch must be “off” before starting the engine
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Your feet must be on the foot platform in order to engage the blades
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If you remove your feet from the foot platform while the blades are running the engine will stop and the
blades will brake in seconds
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Letting go of the hand controls will stop the wheels instantly
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Spring loaded chute deflector helps reduce trajectory of thrown objects
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Belt/pulley covers on cutter deck
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Anti-tip rollers are provided at the rear of the mower to minimize the possibility of tipping back and over
on the operator
1.2.1 Do’s and Don’ts
1.2.2 Warnings!
These warnings are provided to improve safety and should be carefully read before using or maintaining the
machine.