Owner`s manual

WARNING
buildings. There is extreme risk of danger from
thrown objects or being cut by the blades of the
mower or being run over if you lose control.
Never operate the mower in an enclosed area
without good, approved ventilation. Exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
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 operators manual.
 Look behind before backing up.
 Before leaving the operator’s position for
momentary reasons, turn off the blade
clutch engagement switch, 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 which would be hazardous if the
mower were to roll.
 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, repair
service, disengage power to blades, apply
the parking brake, stop the engine, re-
move ignition key and spark plug wire
from spark plug(s).
 All operators of this mower should exer-
cise caution when driving this mower
at high speeds. Sudden stops from
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excessive speed may cause serious injury.
 DO NOT allow inexperienced people to oper-
ate the mower until they have read and
understood these safety instructions.
Operate the mower at slower speeds while
becoming familiar with it.
 The discharge chute deflector must be installed
at all times and in the down position except
that it may be raised when the grass
catcher is completely installed or a mulch
kit is completely installed.
 If the mower discharge clogs, turn off the blade
clutch switch, apply the parking brake, stop
the engine and remove the key before
removing obstruction.
 Keep all shields and covers in place, especially
grass discharge chute deflector and the
blade belt covers.
 Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
rotating parts, especially the rear wheels,
blades, engine flywheel, belts and pulleys.
 Do not touch engine or muffler 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 lift
them into transport position, and wait for
them to stop.
Replacement Parts:
Use of parts other than specified parts supplied by
Wright Manufacturing, Inc. may compromise the
safe use of the mower and are not recommended.
Operation on Slopes:
DO NOT operate on steep slopes. Do not operate
the mower on slopes steeper than you can feel
secure about the traction of the tires and the
stability of the mower. Do not operate the mower
on slopes at all when the grass is wet. There is a
WARNING