Wright Manufacturing Wright Z 31897 - Manual (Page 7)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WRIGHT MOWER USERS & OWNERS: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING
PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
CAUTION
This symbol with the word “CAUTION”
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
WARNING
This symbol with the word “WARNING”
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Introduction
This mower is built to the highest standards in the
industry. However, carelessness or operator error
may result in serious bodily injury or death.
Accident and hazard prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, wisdom, and
proper training of the personnel involved in the
operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of
the equipment. Make sure every operator is
properly trained and thoroughly familiar with all of
the information in this manual before operating
the equipment.
General Safety Instructions
The Wright Z is designed with your safety in mind.
It has the following safety systems with which you
should become familiar:
• The warning decals on the mower including
the parking brake and general warning decal
• The blade switch must be “off” before starting
the engine
• You must be seated with the Park brake on
and control levers in neutral to start engine.
Neutral refers to the outward lever position.
• You must be seated to engage the blades
• If you lift off the seat while the blades are
running the engine will stop and the blades
will brake in seconds
• Spring loaded chute deflector helps reduce
trajectory of thrown objects
• Belt/pulley covers on cutter deck
• Low center-of-gravity (CG) to improve stability
on hills
Owner/User Notice
WARNING
The owner’s/user’s obligation is to instruct
themselves and all potential users in the safe
operation of this equipment and be sure they read
and follow the instructions in this safety manual
and other material provided by Wright
Manufacturing, Inc. before using or allowing
others to operate the equipment. Do not operate
this unit unless you carefully read, understand
and follow the operation and safety instructions
contained in this manual and the warning decals
provided on the unit. Do not allow other persons
to use this unit unless you make sure they
carefully read, understand and follow these
instructions. Never allow children to operate or
play on the unit.
WARNING
User Qualifications
This product is designed for use by physically fit,
experienced, professional commercial mower
operators who have a minimum of 160 hours of
experience operating twelve horsepower and
greater industrial mowers. Operators must be 18
years or older and weigh at least 120 pounds and
no more than 300 pounds. They must have read
and understood this manual. DO NOT allow
children to operate the mower. Never allow
passengers on the mower. DO NOT allow adults
to operate the mower without proper instruction as
mentioned above.