WARNING
Initial Operating Safety Guidelines
•Read and understand the warnings on the instrument panel of the mower.
•Keep a firm hold on the stationary handle at all times.
•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 position, 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
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•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.
WARNING
Operation In Forward Direction
Always keep a firm grip on the mower stationary handlebar with both hands. 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.
WARNING
Operation In Reverse
Always keep a firm grip on the mower stationary handlebar with both hands. Keep both feet firmly on the foot platform. Look behind you before backing to prevent injuring yourself or anyone behind you. Operate the mower very slowly, inching it backward until you become familiar with how the mower operates. Always operate slowly if in an awkward location or position. While backing up never place your foot or feet on the ground near the back edge of the mower to prevent serious personal injury if the mower were to run over you.
