Wright Pre Serial #43181 - Manual (Page 8)

• Before attempting to start the engine, follow all
starting instructions below and in the
engine operator’s manual.
• Look behind before backing up.
• Before leaving the operator’s position, even
momentarily, turn off the blade clutch
engagement switch and apply the parking
brake. Keep others from coming near the
mower. Get back on the mower as soon
as possible.
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• When leaving the Wright mower unattended,
turn off the blade clutch engagement
switch, apply the parking brake, stop the
engine and remove the key. Never leave
the machine unattended on a slope in
case someone disengages the parking
brake which would be hazardous if the
mower were to roll.
• When transporting, driving onto transport
vehicles, into buildings, across parking
lots or otherwise not mowing grass, turn
off the blade clutch engagement switch to
reduce risk of thrown objects and rotating
blade hazard. After coming to a stop
apply the parking brake, stop the engine
and remove the key.
• Before performing any maintenance or repair
service, disengage power to blades, apply
the parking brake, stop the engine,
remove ignition key and spark plug wire
from spark plug(s).
• All operators of this mower should exercise
caution when driving this mower at high
speeds. Sudden stops from excessive
speeds may cause serious injury.
• DO NOT allow inexperienced people to
operate the mower until they have read
and understood these safety instructions.
Operate the mower at slower speeds
while becoming familiar with it.
• The grass discharge chute deflector must be
installed at all times and in the down
position except that it may be raised when
the grass catcher is completely installed or
a mulch kit is completely installed.
• If the mower discharge clogs, turn off the
blade clutch switch, apply the parking
brake, stop the engine and remove the
key before removing obstruction.
• Keep all shields and covers in place,
especially grass discharge chute deflector
and the blade belt covers.
• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
rotating parts, especially the rear wheels,
blades, engine flywheel, belts and pulleys.
• Do not touch engine or muffler while engine is
running or soon after it is stopped. These
areas can be so hot as to cause severe
burns.
• Clean grass, leaves and lubricant spills
from surfaces after use to prevent fire
hazard.
• Be alert for traffic when crossing roads or
operating near roadways.
• Before climbing curbs, crossing gravel drives,
sidewalks or roads, turn off the blades, lift
them into transport position, and wait for
them to stop.
WARNING
Operation In Forward Direction
Always keep a firm grip on the mower stationary
handlebar with both hands. Operate the mower
slowly until you become familiar with how the
mower operates. Do not operate the mower
faster than conditions allow. For example, hills,
wet or bumpy ground, dim light or high grass are
all conditions requiring slower speeds. Never
operate the mower at the highest speed unless
you are on level, wide, open areas of clearly
visible ground or transporting on paved areas.
Speeding with any mower is dangerous, and so
is traveling faster than conditions should permit
on this mower. Sudden stops from excessive
speed or falling off the mower may cause
serious injury or death.
WARNING
Operation In Reverse
Always keep a firm grip on the mower stationary
handlebar with both hands. Keep both feet
firmly on the foot platform. Look behind you
before backing to prevent injuring yourself or
anyone behind you. Operate the mower very
slowly, inching it backward until you become
familiar with how the mower operates. Always
operate slowly if in an awkward location or
position. While backing up, never place your
foot or feet on the ground near the back edge of
the mower to prevent serious personal injury if
the mower were to run over you.
WARNING
Zero-Radius Turn Operation
During zero-radius turns (when one mower
wheel rotates backwards while the other rotates
forward) drive extra slowly to reduce the
possibility of losing traction, or control, or
becoming dizzy. This will help prevent you from
being thrown off the mower. Be aware that if
you do a turn on a slope you may go through all
of the orientations to a slope mentioned below
and must handle the mower accordingly.