Wright Manufacturing 26980 Safety Alert, avoided, could result in death or serious injury

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SAFETY ALERT

Foreword

Welcome to the progressive group of mowing professionals who use Wright mowers. We are focused on giving you advanced engineering and quality construction in each mower we build.

This manual explains the features and promotes safer use of the mower. Please read it and follow the instructions carefully so that you can have many years of productive mowing.

For service, remember that your Wright dealer knows your mower best and is interested in your satisfaction. He can provide you with quality maintenance and other assistance that you may need.

Please give this manual to anyone who may use the mower for them to study before they operate it. Give the manual to anyone to whom you may sell the mower in the future. It is important that the next owner receive this information also.

As Wright Manufacturing, Inc. is constantly seeking ways to improve its products, the mower you have may differ slightly from the information and specifications in this manual. Because of our continuous product improvement, Wright reserves the option to make changes at any time without notice.

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SAFETY ALERT

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used throughout this manual and on the mower’s safety labels to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety precautions before you attempt to work on or use this unit.

WARNING

This symbol with the “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, may result in minor or moderate injury.

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Contents WARNING READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury SAFETY ALERTavoided, could result in death or serious injury Maintenance Record TABLE OF CONTENTSMaintenance Interval Chart Pre-DeliveryService of Mower by DealerPre-DeliveryService of Mower by Dealer Page INTRODUCTION GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPLEASE BE CAREFUL Owner/User NoticeUser Clothing Scheduled Mower Maintenance SafetyInitial Operating Safety Guidelines Inspection of Mower Before Each UseReplacement Parts Operation on SlopesOperation in Reverse Fuel SafetyOperation During Zero-RadiusTurns Operation in Forward DirectionSAFE AS THE OPERATOR Hydraulic SafetyREMEMBER - YOUR MOWER CAN BE ONLY AS FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATINGHow to start the mower OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSInspection of Mower Do not use the mower How to drive the mowerHow to Adjust Neutral How to Drive the Mower Over a CurbHow to Use the Mower on Varying Terrain Never drive straight onto or off a curbHow to Test/Use the Blade Clutch/Brake Switch How to Change the Speed/Sensitivity AdjustmentHow to Perform the Tracking Adjustment Belt Tension Adjustment Tire Maintenance and PressureDeck Adjustments How to Move the Mower if the Engine Won’t StartBattery Service Cleaning the MowerNOTES Maintenance Interval ChartMAINTENANCE ITEM Date Maintenance RecordMaintenance/Service Performed Unit HoursThis Page Intentionally Left Blank Exclusions Wright Manufacturing, Inc 4600-XWedgewood BlvdFrederick, MD 4600X Wedgewood Blvd Frederick, MD