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.
WARNING
Initial Operating Safety Guidelines
•Read and understand the warnings on the general warning decal on the mower.
•Keep both feet on the foot platform 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.
•Before leaving the operator’s seat, even momentarily, turn off the blade clutch engagement switch and 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. This could create a rollover hazard.
•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 or repair service, disengage power to blades, apply the parking brake, stop the engine, remove ignition key and spark plug wire from spark plug(s).
•All operators of this mower should exercise caution when driving this mower at high speeds. Sudden acceleration or deceleration may cause serious injury.
•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.
•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
•If the mower discharges grass clogs, turn off the blade clutch switch, apply the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key before removing obstruction(s).
•Keep all shields and covers in place, namely, all blade and belt covers, engine shields, and grass discharge chute deflector.
•Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts, especially the rear wheels, blades, engine flywheel, belts and pulleys.
•Do not touch engine, muffler or hydraulic system 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 climbing curbs, crossing gravel drives, sidewalks or roads, turn off the blades and wait for them to stop, then place deck into transport position.
WARNING
Operation In Forward Direction
Operate the mower slowly until you become familiar with how the mower operates. Do not operate the mower faster than conditions allow. For example, hills, wet or bumpy ground, dim light or high grass are all conditions requiring slower speeds. Never operate the mower at the highest speed unless you are on level, wide, open areas of clearly visible ground or transporting on paved areas. Speeding with any mower is dangerous, and so is traveling faster than conditions should permit on this mower. Sudden stops from excessive speed or falling off the mower may cause serious injury or death.
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