Wright Serial # 28215 and Higher - Manual (Page 13)

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Mower Before Each Use:
spection of Mower: Do not use the mower if
any parts a rating
condition. Examine all moving parts prior to each
operated transmission control system are tight
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INSTRUCTIONS
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re not maintained in good ope
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 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 hand-operated Operator
Presence Control (OPC) switch is released. To
test the OPC, follow the instructions further down
in this manual. Ensure that all parts of the hand-
and secure. This is to reduce the possibility th
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.
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.
Starting the engine
Recoil Start:
• Turn the ignition key to the “Run” position
• Check to see if the equipment has a separate
choke knob or whether it is incorporated into
g
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in mind that various models use different
choke controls.
Electric Start:
• Start the engine according to the engine
manufacturer’s recommendation (see engine
manual). You will need to start the engine by
turning the key on the mower’s instrument
panel. Do not engage the starter for more than
ten (10) seconds at a time. This may overheat
does not start within ten tries or stalls
frequently, take the mower in for service.
After starting the engine according to the engine
manufacturer’s recommendation, 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.
In
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,
service the hand control system.) If the wheels
stop when the hand controls are in the neutral
position the parking brake should now be applied.
Now check if the parking brake locking system (if
applicable) prevents the unit from being driven. (If
not, service the parking brake locking system.)
Increase the engine speed to about half of the
way from idle speed. Release the parking brake.
the throttle control. Start the engine accordin
to the engine manufacturer’s
recommendation, see engine manual, keepin
the starter and the wiring systems. Wait ten
(10) seconds between attempts. If the engine
How to Drive the Mower:
crease the engine speed about one fourth of the
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