Wright Serial 54956 and higher - Manual (Page 9)

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WARNING
WARNING
1.10 Work Area Conditions and Inspection
Prior to operating the unit, carefully inspect all lawn/ground areas where you plan to use the mower
for hidden, hard-to-see objects or uneven ground that may be hidden in the grass. Clear the work
area of moveable objects such as wires, rocks, glass, toys, etc. that might be picked up by the mower
and dangerously thrown. Remove, if possible, or mark the location of all immovable objects or
irregular areas and be sure not to hit them with any part of the mower, its deck or the blades.
Obstacles such as holes, abrupt changes in ground contour, tree trunks, stumps or roots, pipes
protruding from the ground, paving edges, etc. in the path of operation can abruptly turn or stop the
mower. This could possibly throw you into the control handles or even off the mower, causing serious
injury or death. The faster you are moving the more potential there is for injury. Mow only in daylight
or in good artificial light. Keep away from drop-offs, the edges of ponds, streams, pools, etc.
especially at the bottom of slopes. DO NOT mow when children or others are nearby. When the
Wright mower is in use, never direct the grass discharge toward bystanders, traffic, cars or buildings
nor allow anyone within 50 feet of the machine while in operation. Thrown objects can pass through
glass windows and some walls of buildings. There is extreme risk of danger from thrown objects or
being cut by the blades of the mower. Never operate the mower in an enclosed area without good,
approved ventilation. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
1.11 Initial Operating Safety Guidelines
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Read and understand the warnings on the general warning decal on the mower.
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Regularly check and test the safety devices for correct function.
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Recommended PPE is safety shoes, safety glasses and ear protection.
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Know the controls and how to stop quickly.
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Before attempting to start the engine, follow all starting instructions below and in the engine
operator’s manual.
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Look behind before backing up.
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Before leaving the operator’s position, even momentarily, turn off the blade clutch engagement
switch, place the speed control lever in the neutral position and park mower. Keep others from
coming near the mower. Return to the operator position as soon as possible. Never leave the
machine unattended on a slope. Be careful not to park mower were it can roll, as this could be
dangerous.
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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, turn off the engine and remove the key.
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Before performing any maintenance or repair service, disengage power to blades, stop the engine,
remove ignition key and spark plug wire from spark plug(s).
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All operators of this mower should exercise caution when driving this mower at high speeds.
Sudden acceleration or deceleration may cause serious injury.
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DO NOT allow inexperienced persons to operate the mower until they have read and understood
these safety instructions. Operate the mower at slower speeds while becoming familiar with it.
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The grass discharge chute deflector must be installed at all times and in the down position except
that it may be raised when cleaning out the deck, or a grass catcher is installed or a mulch kit and
block-off plate is properly installed.
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If the mower discharges grass clogs, turn off the blade clutch switch, stop the engine and remove
the key before removing obstruction(s).
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Keep all shields and covers in place, namely, all blade and belt covers, engine shields, and grass
discharge chute deflector.
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Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts, especially the rear wheels, blades, engine
flywheel, belts and pulleys.
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DO NOT touch engine, muffler or transmission while engine is running or soon after it is stopped.
These areas can be so hot as to cause severe burns.