When crossing a slope sideways, your mower has the average amount of weight on the drive wheels versus the front wheels, similar to level ground. However, this angle leaves the least weight on the higher side drive wheel, tending to make it slip. This is the preferred angle for mowing large areas of gentle slopes.
Recommendations for this angle:
•Sit back, as far as you can on the seat. This adds weight to the rear drive wheels and will allow you to mow more quickly across the slope without sliding. If your mower is equipped with the optional weight bar on the front, the mower may not handle as well crossing slopes as without the weight bar on the front. Weight on the front of the mower reduces the traction of the rear drive wheels and can cause the mower to slide or nose dive down hill. Use of the optional weight bar is determined by the width of cut of the mower and the operator’s weight. For 36” cut mowers, operators over 175 pounds may prefer the optional weight kit. For 52” cut mowers, operators over 225 may prefer the optional weight kit. Remember it is recommended that operators weigh at least 120 pounds and not more than 300 pounds. These are general guidelines only. The mower function and comfort will vary depending on mowing environment, operator driving style and preference.
•To reduce the chances of
Note: Excessively worn tire tread is dangerous. Replace tire(s) with less than 3/32” of any tread groove left. Use tires with the tread pattern recommended by Wright Mfg., Inc. only. Keep the tire pressure in the drive tires between 18 and 22 psi. Higher pressures will cause the tires to have less traction which may prevent safe operation.
WARNING
Fuel Safety
Handle gasoline with care – it is highly flammable. Do not smoke while handling gasoline. Use an approved gasoline container. Never remove the fuel cap or add gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after running. Never fill the tank indoors and always clean up spilled gas.
NEVER store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
WARNING
Hydraulic Safety
Keep body and hands away from pin holes or fittings that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use paper or cardboard and not hands to search for leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under high pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause serious injury. If foreign fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result. Seek medical attention immediately. Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before starting your Wright mower. Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure. If you need service on your hydraulic system, please see your authorized Wright dealer.
WARNING
Replacement Parts
Use of parts other than specified parts supplied by Wright Manufacturing, Inc. may compromise the safe use of the mower, are not recommended and their use could void the warranty. Always check with your Dealer or the Wright Mfg website for the latest Illustrated Parts List for your equipment.
Wright is fully concerned with your safety. Please read the above again and again until you fully understand the methods to promote the safest operation possible.
REMEMBER – YOUR MOWER CAN BE ONLY
AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING
PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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