Wright Serial # 69788 and Higher - Manual (Page 22)

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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.
5.5 Driving the Mower Over a Curb
To climb a curb, first see the Safety Instructions section of this manual, especially the parts on:
• Initial Operating Safety Guidelines
• Operation In Reverse
• Operation In Forward Direction
It is recommended to use ramps for curbs 5” and higher. Using ramps, you can easily back on and off without
damaging your mower or the curb.
Curbs 5” and lower, raise the mower deck into the highest position. Then drive the mower in reverse at a 45
degree angle to the curb (with the left side of the mower closest to the curb) until you are within an inch or two
of the left-rear tire hitting the curb. Stop and then gradually bump into the curb with that tire until it is just on
top of the curb. If the tire slips even while lurching the mower into the curb, then the curb is too high and you
should use ramps or find another way. The mower should still be at a 45 degree angle to the curb. Now,
while maintaining the same angle to the curb, continue to back up until the right-rear tire is close to the curb.
Using the same technique lurch the right tire onto the curb. After both wheels are on top of the curb, turn the
mower counterclockwise and back up so the left caster wheel comes over and last should be the right caster
wheel as the mower is twisting to the left (counterclockwise). The technique works the best if you try not to
drive backwards at a near 90 degree angle to the curb but get all of the wheels to go over while the mower is
moving at least a 45 degree angle to the curb. To drive off a curb, first try driving up onto it to make sure the
curb is not too high. If the curb is not too high, drive the right-front caster off first while driving toward the curb
at a 45 degree angle (the curb should be to your right). Then, maintain that 45 degree angle so the left caster
goes over, then the right-rear wheel, then the left rear wheel. Do NOT step off the mower during ANY
maneuver.
Brake Off
Brake On