Wright Serial # 63495 and higher - Manual (Page 21)

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5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
If you are not completely familiar with the Safety Instruction Manual read it
now before proceeding with the operation of the mower. REMEMBER
THERE ARE CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL THAT YOU
MUST NOW TAKE BEFORE STARTING THE MOWER
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5.1 Inspect Mower Before Each Use
Inspection of Mower: Do not use the mower if any parts are not maintained in good operating condition.
Examine all moving parts prior to each use. Look for excessive wear, bald drive tires or worn out front tires
(normally smooth), cracks in parts, loose or missing bolts, cotter, linchpin or “hair” pins or cable yoke pins
and replace before operating the mower. Make sure all safety equipment provided with the mower is in good
operating order, including all warning decals and the operator-presence device which stops the engine and
blades when the foot-operated Operator Presence Control (OPC) switch is released. To test the OPC, follow
the instructions given later in this manual. Inspect the two anti-tip rollers and their respective bolts at the rear
of the mower for tightness and proper operation. Ensure that all parts of the Quad-Lever™ control system
are tight and secure. This is to reduce the possibility that the mower could have a loss of control or safety.
Basic Operation: The following procedures are to guide you through the basic operation of the mower. You
should be a qualified mower operator according to the safety section of this manual. If this is your first time,
operation should only be done with the assistance of your dealer on a level area. You should go through
each step, in the order indicated, every time you start the mower.
5.2 How to start the mower
Before starting the engine
• Make sure the control levers are in the exact neutral position
• Apply the parking brake if it is not already set.
• Turn OFF the blade engaging switch if it is on.
• Turn fuel valve to the “ON” position.
Starting the engine
•Start the engine according to the engine manufacturer’s recommendation, see engine manual. Set the
throttle control lever near mid throttle, pull out on the choke control knob and turn the key to the start
position. Do not engage the starter for more than ten (10) seconds at a time. This may overheat the
starter and the wiring systems. Wait ten (10) seconds between attempts. If the engine does not start
after several attempts or stalls frequently, take the mower in for service.
After starting the engine according to the engine manufacturer’s recommendation, push in on the choke
control knob to open the choke valve, 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.
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.
5.3 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.
Release the parking 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
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