Wright Serial 54956 and higher - Manual (Page 19)

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WARNING
WARNING
• Check to see if the equipment has a separate choke knob or whether it is incorporated into the throttle
control. Start the engine according to the engine manufacturer’s recommendation, see engine manual,
keeping in mind that various models use different choke controls.
• Immediately step onto the foot platform after the engine is running smoothly.
Electric Start:
• Start the engine according to the engine manufacturer’s recommendation, see engine manual. You will
need to start the engine by turning the key on the mower’s instrument panel. Do not engage the starter
for more than 10 seconds at a time. This may overheat the starter and the wiring systems. Wait 10
seconds between attempts. If the engine does not start within ten tries or stalls frequently take the mower
in for service.
After starting the engine according to the engine manufacturer’s recommendation, let the engine run for
several minutes to get the hydraulic fluid circulating through the pumps, etc. and to allow the engine to warm
up. Do not over-rev a cold engine.
5.3 How to Drive the Mower
While standing, 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. 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. 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.
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.
5.4 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.