Wright Serial # 27543 and Higher - Manual (Page 9)

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 or being
run over if you lose control. Never operate the
mower in an enclosed area without good,
approved ventilation. Exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
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Initial Operating Safety Guidelines
• Read and understand the warning on the
instrument panel of the mower.
• Keep a firm hold on the handles at all times.
• Know the controls and how to stop quickly.
• Before attempting to start the engine, follow
all starting instructions below and in the
engine operator’s manual.
• Look behind before backing up and STEP
OFF of the Velke sulky prior to backing
up. NEVER stand on the sulky while
backing up.
• 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
apply the parking brake. Keep others from
coming near the mower. Return to the
operator position as soon as possible.
• When leaving the Wright mower unattended,
turn off the blade clutch engagement
switch, place the speed control lever in
the neutral position, apply the parking
brake, stop the engine and remove the
key. Never leave the machine unattended
on a slope. If the parking brake becomes
disengaged, the mower could roll which
would be hazardous.
• 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 place
the speed control lever in the neutral
position, apply the parking brake, stop the
engine and remove the key.
• Before performing any maintenance or repair
service, mowing height or other
adjustments, disengage power to blades,
place the speed control lever in the
neutral position, apply the parking brake,
stop the engine, remove ignition key and
spark plug wire from spark plug(s).
• 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.
• Speeding is dangerous for even an
experienced operator. Sudden stops from
excessive speeds may cause serious
injury.
WARNING
• 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.
• If the mower discharge clogs, turn off the
blade clutch switch, place the speed
control lever in the neutral position, apply
the parking brakes, stop the engine and
remove the key before removing
obstruction.
• Keep all shields and covers in place,
especially grass discharge chute
deflector, the blade belt cover, and the
pump belt/pulley cover.
• 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 crossing gravel drives, sidewalks or
roads, turn off the blades and wait for
them to stop.
WARNING
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