Wright Serial # 53014 and higher - Manual (Page 12)

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brake. 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.
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, (keep engine
running at the idle speed for about 1 minute)
shut off the ignition switch to stop the engine and
then remove the key from the ignition switch. Turn
fuel valve to the “OFF” position. The mower is now
parked. Do not leave mower unattended on a
sloped surface.
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
Next, raise the mower deck into the locked
transport position. This is the highest position for
the mower deck. 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.
WARNING: Do NOT step off the mower during
ANY maneuver.
Never drive straight onto or off a curb.
Never drive straight onto or off a curb. If you do
the whole procedure at a very sharp angle it will
tend to minimize the contact of the mower deck
with the curb and you will be able to more safely
control the mower.
Mowing on Varying Terrain
See the Safety Instructions section of this manual,
especially the parts on:
•
Initial Operating Safety Guidelines
• Operation On Slopes
• Operation In Reverse
• Operation In Forward Direction
• Operation During Zero-Radius Turns
Fuel System/Fuel Shut-Off Valves
Do not fill fuel tank completely. Fill until level is 1 inch
below the bottom of the fill neck. This will allow for
the gas to expand. (Refer to fuel safety section of this
manual) (use a minimum of 87 octane gasoline) (You
may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol and
gasoline containing up to 5% of methanol.)
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Close fuel shut-off valve for transport,
maintenance and storage.
1. Fuel cap
2. Fuel tank
3. Fuel shut-off valve
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