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.
WARNING
Initial Operating Safety Guidelines:
Read and understand the warning on the instrument panel of the mower.
Keep a firm hold on the stationary handle at all times.
Keep both feet on foot platform at all times. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. Before attempting to start the engine, follow
all starting instructions. Look behind before backing up.
Before leaving the operator’s position for momentary reasons, turn off the blade clutch engagement switch, apply the parking brake. Keep others from coming near the mower. Get back on the mower as soon as possible.
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, repair service, mowing height or other adjust- ments, disengage power to blades, 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 experi- enced operator. Sudden stops from excessive speed may cause serious injury.
The discharge chute deflector must be in- stalled at all times and in the down posi- tion except that it may be raised when the grass catcher is completely installed.
If the mower discharge clogs, turn off the blade clutch switch, apply the parking brakes, stop the engine and remove the key before removing obstruction.
Keep all shields and covers in place, espe- cially grass discharge chute deflector, the blade belt cover, and the pump belt/pulley cover over the operator’s toe area.
Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts, especially the rear wheels, blades, engine flywheel, belts and pul- leys.
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 sideways or down the hill. On moderate hills reduce speed and use caution. When operating on a slope, travel across the grade, whenever possible, not an up or down pattern. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of
page 3