Wright Manufacturing 31897 Introduction, General Safety Instructions, Owner/User Notice

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WRIGHT MOWER USERS & OWNERS: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING

PLEASE BE CAREFUL!

WARNING

This symbol with the word “WARNING” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

This symbol with the word “CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Introduction

This mower is built to the highest standards in the industry. However, carelessness or operator error may result in serious bodily injury or death.

Accident and hazard prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, wisdom, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment. Make sure every operator is properly trained and thoroughly familiar with all of the information in this manual before operating the equipment.

General Safety Instructions

The Wright Z is designed with your safety in mind. It has the following safety systems with which you should become familiar:

The warning decals on the mower including the parking brake and general warning decal

The blade switch must be “off” before starting the engine

You must be seated with the Park brake on and control levers in neutral to start engine. Neutral refers to the outward lever position.

You must be seated to engage the blades

If you lift off the seat while the blades are running the engine will stop and the blades will brake in seconds

Spring loaded chute deflector helps reduce trajectory of thrown objects

Belt/pulley covers on cutter deck

Low center-of-gravity (CG) to improve stability on hills

WARNING

Owner/User Notice

The owner’s/user’s obligation is to instruct themselves and all potential users in the safe operation of this equipment and be sure they read and follow the instructions in this safety manual and other material provided by Wright Manufacturing, Inc. before using or allowing others to operate the equipment. Do not operate this unit unless you carefully read, understand and follow the operation and safety instructions contained in this manual and the warning decals provided on the unit. Do not allow other persons to use this unit unless you make sure they carefully read, understand and follow these instructions. Never allow children to operate or play on the unit.

WARNING

User Qualifications

This product is designed for use by physically fit, experienced, professional commercial mower operators who have a minimum of 160 hours of experience operating twelve horsepower and greater industrial mowers. Operators must be 18 years or older and weigh at least 120 pounds and no more than 300 pounds. They must have read and understood this manual. DO NOT allow children to operate the mower. Never allow passengers on the mower. DO NOT allow adults to operate the mower without proper instruction as mentioned above.

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Contents WARNING READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING Foreword SAFETY ALERTTABLE OF CONTENTS This Page Intentionally Left Blank Pre-DeliveryService of Mower by Dealer Page Owner/User Notice SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGeneral Safety Instructions IntroductionWork Area Conditions & Inspection Regular Mower Safety MaintenanceUser Clothing Inspect Mower Before Each UseOperation In Forward Direction Initial Operating Safety GuidelinesZero-RadiusTurn Operation Operation In ReverseOperation on Slopes REMEMBER - YOUR MOWER CAN BE ONLY Fuel SafetyReplacement Parts Hydraulic SafetyPage Before starting the engine How to start the mowerHow to drive the mower OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSInitial Operating Safety Guidelines How to Stop and Park the MowerDriving the Mower Over a Curb Mowing on Varying TerrainHow to Perform the Tracking Adjustment How to Adjust NeutralHow to Test/Use the Blade Clutch/Brake Switch How to Move the Mower if the Engine Won’t Start Service and AdjustmentsTire Maintenance and Pressure Belt Tension AdjustmentCleaning the Mower Page MAINTENANCE ITEM Maintenance Interval ChartPage Unit Hours Maintenance RecordMaintenance/Service Performed DateFrederick, MD Wright Manufacturing, Inc 4600-XWedgewood BlvdExclusions 4600X Wedgewood Blvd Frederick, MD