Wright Serial #59542 and higher - Manual (Page 10)

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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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The grass discharge chute deflector must be installed at all times and in the down position except that it
may be raised when cleaning out the deck, or a grass catcher is installed or a mulch kit and block-off plate
is properly installed.
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If the mower discharges grass clogs, turn off the blade clutch switch, move the control levers to the
Park/Brake position, stop the engine and remove the key before removing obstruction(s).
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Keep all shields and covers in place, namely, all blade and belt covers, engine shields, and grass
discharge chute deflector.
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Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts, especially the rear wheels, blades, engine
flywheel, belts and pulleys.
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DO NOT touch engine, muffler or hydraulic transaxle system while engine is running or soon after it is
stopped. These areas can be so hot as to cause severe burns.
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Clean grass, leaves and lubricant spills from surfaces after use to prevent fire hazard.
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Be alert for traffic when crossing roads or operating near roadways.
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Before climbing curbs, crossing gravel drives, sidewalks or roads, turn off the blades and wait for them to
stop, and then place deck into transport position.
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Inspect/Deploy/Packout ROP’s prior to operation. Additional operational safety guidelines with regards to
the ROP’s may also be found in this manual.
1.12 Safety for Maintenance
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Repairs carried out by untrained or unauthorized personnel may result in personal injury or serious
malfunction of the ZTO.
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If Guarding is removed for inspection and component replacement , ensure the control levers are in the
Park/Brake position and the key is removed prior to inspecting or making repairs and that the guarding is
replaced before operation.
1.13 Operation in Forward Direction
Operate the mower slowly until you become familiar with how the mower operates. Do not operate the
mower faster than conditions allow. For example, hills, wet or bumpy ground, dim light or high grass are all
conditions requiring slower speeds. Never operate the mower at the highest speed unless you are on level,
wide, open areas of clearly visible ground or transporting on paved areas. Speeding with any mower is
dangerous, and so is traveling faster than conditions should permit on this mower. Sudden stops from
excessive speed or falling off the mower may cause serious injury or death.
1.14 Operation in Reverse
Keep both feet on the foot platform at all times. Look behind you before backing to prevent injuring yourself
or anyone behind you. Operate the mower very slowly, inching it backward until you become familiar with
how the mower operates. Always operate slowly if in an awkward location or position. The control system is
equipped with a return to neutral from reverse spring. This is to aid the operator in returning the mower to
neutral after a reverse maneuver.
1.15 Zero-Radius Turn Operation
During zero-radius turns (when one mower wheel rotates backwards while the other rotates forward) drive
extra slowly to reduce the possibility of losing traction, or control, or becoming dizzy. This will help prevent
you from being thrown off the mower or into the control levers. Be aware that if you do a turn on a slope you
may go through all of the orientations to a slope mentioned below and must handle the mower accordingly.