Wright Serial 54956 and higher - Manual (Page 27)

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WARNING
WARNING
6.12 Cutting Blades
In order to maintain the best cut, it is important that the blades are well sharpened and not damaged.
Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks need to be replaced. Blades must be balanced after
sharpening. To change the blades:
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Stop engine, remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Engage the parking brake
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Lift front of mower and secure in the raised position with jack stands.
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Remove the blade nut by turning counterclockwise.
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Install new or re-sharpened blade. (Ensure the blade spacers are reinstalled with the same qty and
location)
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Torque blade bolt to 70-80 ft/lbs / 95-108 Nm
6.13 Transporting
Use a heavy duty trailer or truck to transport the Stander. Lock brake and block wheels. Securely fasten
the unit to the trailer or truck with straps, chains, cable or ropes.
6.14 Loading and Unloading
Use extreme caution when loading and unloading units on/off trailers or trucks. One full width ramp that
extends beyond the rear tires is recommended rather than individual ramps for each side of the unit. The
ramp should be long enough so that the angles between the ramp and the trailer or truck does not
exceed 15 degrees. A steeper angle may cause the mower deck components to get caught as the unit
moves from ramp to trailer or truck. Always put the deck in the transport (up & locked) position when
loading or unloading. Never attempt to turn the mower around on the ramp. Avoid sudden acceleration
when driving up a ramp and sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp.
6.15 Cleaning the Mower
The underside of the mower deck should be checked and cleaned twice daily and more often if the
grass being mowed is lush or wet. The entire mower should be cleaned daily at the end of the work
day. Cleaning should be done with a leaf blower or low-pressure compressed air. Wash with water
only when necessary and do not use a pressure washer or nozzle as the water can enter bearings and
electrical connections causing an electrical short, rust and corrosion. When washing with water, avoid
spraying near the hydro cap and do so when the unit has cooled down. Washing a hot machine can
cause various unseen system damage. If water is used for cleaning, immediately dry it with a leaf
blower or low-pressure compressed air and run with blades engaged for approximately 10 minutes.
Once the wash is complete, always lubricate and grease all applicable areas.