Wright Serial #59542 and higher - Manual (Page 19)

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5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
If you are not completely familiar with the Safety Instruction
Manual read it now before proceeding with the operation of the
mower. REMEMBER THERE ARE CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS
LISTED IN THIS MANUAL THAT YOU MUST NOW TAKE BEFORE
STARTING THE MOWER.
5.1 Inspect Mower Before Each Use
Inspection of Mower: Do not use the mower if any parts are not maintained in good operating condition.
Examine all moving parts prior to each use. Look for excessive wear, bald drive tires or worn out front tires
(normally smooth), cracks in parts, loose or missing bolts, cotter, linchpin or “hair” pins or cable yoke pins and
replace before operating the mower. Make sure all safety equipment provided with the mower is in good
operating order, including all warning decals and the operator-presence device which stops the engine and
blades when the seat-operated Operator Presence Control (OPC) switch is released. To test the OPC, follow
the instructions given later in this manual. Ensure that all parts of the control-lever control system are tight and
secure. This is to reduce the possibility that the mower could have a loss of control or safety.
Basic Operation: The following procedures are to guide you through the basic operation of the mower. You
should be a qualified mower operator according to the safety section of this manual. If this is your first time,
operation should only be done with the assistance of your dealer on a level area. You should go through each
step, in the order indicated, every time you start the mower.
5.2 How to start the mower
Before starting the engine
• Make sure the control levers are in the Parked/Brake, outward position
• Turn OFF the blade engaging switch if it is on.
• Turn fuel valve to the Left or Right, depending which tank you
choose to use. Note: The fuel valve is located on the left side, rear
of the seat frame.
Starting the engine
•Start the engine according to the engine manufacturer’s recommendation, see engine manual. Set the throttle
control lever near mid throttle. Set the choke lever to full choke. Turn the key to the start position. Do not
engage the starter for more than five (5) seconds at a time. This may overheat the starter and the wiring
systems. Wait ten (10) seconds between attempts. If the engine does not start after several attempts or
stalls frequently, take the mower in for service.
After starting the engine according to the engine manufacturer’s recommendation, pull back on the choke
control knob to open the choke valve, let the engine run for 3-5 minutes at mid throttle to allow sufficient warm
up. Do not over-rev a cold engine.
Unusual noises or irregular operation:
As you drive the mower, listen for any unusual noises and test for irregular operation and adjust or service as
necessary.
5.3 How to drive the mower
While sitting, both feet should be firmly placed on the foot platform. Set the engine speed about a fourth of the
way from idle. Release the parking brake by moving the control handles to the “In” position. Now try moving
the hand control levers, one at a time, very slightly, forward and backward. Check to see if the wheels move
forward and backward according to the position of the levers
. 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
WARNING
WARNING