Wright Serial 54956 and higher - Manual (Page 10)

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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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Clean grass, leaves and lubricant spills from surfaces after use to prevent fire hazard.
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Be alert for traffic when crossing roads or operating near roadways.
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Before climbing curbs, crossing gravel drives, sidewalks or roads, turn off the blades and wait for
them to stop.
1.12 Safety for Maintenance
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Repairs carried out by untrained or unauthorized personnel may result in personal injury or serious
malfunction of the Velke Gear Drive PG.
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If Guarding is removed for inspection and component replacement, ensure the wheels are chocked
and key is removed prior to inspecting or making repairs and that the guarding is replaced before
operation.
1.13 Operation in Forward Direction
Always keep a firm grip on the mower handles with both hands. Always remember to squeeze the
handles to stop. Note: the neutral lock is not a parking brake. The drive-belt idler system can be
adjusted to accommodate this, but should not be depended upon as the only means to prevent the
machine from rolling down a hill. 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 would all be conditions where you should work slower than
normal. 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 becoming detached from the mower may cause serious injury or death. See the “How to change
the Speed Adjustment” section of this manual.
1.14 Operation in Reverse
Use extreme caution when operating in reverse. DO NOT operate this mower in reverse while
standing on the Velke or other sulky. Always keep a firm grip on the mower handles with both hands.
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
mower were to run over you. Look behind you before backing to prevent injuring yourself or anyone
behind you. Operate at slow speeds in forward and reverse if not completely familiar with mower
operation. See the “How to change the Speed Adjustment” section of this manual.
1.15 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. 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.
1.16 Operation on Slopes
DO NOT operate on steep slopes. Do not operate the mower on slopes steeper than you can feel
secure about the traction of the tires and the stability of the mower. Do not operate the mower on
slopes at all when the grass is wet. There is a danger of suddenly sliding sideways or down the hill.
When operating on a slope, travel across the grade whenever possible, not in an up or down pattern.
Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of
control. Be especially cautious when changing direction on slopes.