HYDRO PISTOL GRIP Commercial Mower Owner’s Manual WARNING: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING Revised 06/2007 For your safety and for proper operation and maintenance read carefully and keep readily available for future reference. Additional replacement owner’s manuals as well as illustrated parts lists are available from your authorized Wright Dealer for a nominal charge. Also check www.wrightmfg.com for the most up to date product literature.
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 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.
Table of Contents PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE OF MOWER BY DEALER..............................................................1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................................3 INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................3 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................................
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Pre-Delivery Service Of Mower By Dealer WARNING If you are not completely familiar with the Safety Instruction Manual read it now before proceeding with the Pre-Delivery Service of the mower. Only your authorized Wright Mower dealer should perform the Pre-Delivery Service of the mower The Wright Mower is shipped completely assembled and has been adjusted and tested at the factory.
• • • • • • • 2 and see if the wheels start to move. If the wheels move when the hand controls are in neutral position, adjust the neutral adjustment allen screw located on each pump until they stop. The manual bypass valve on top of each pump should now be firmly closed. Now try moving the hand control levers, one at a time, to make the wheels move in forward and backward rotation. Check to see if the wheels move forward and backward according to position of the levers.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING This symbol with the word “WARNING” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. WARNING CAUTION This symbol with the word “CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. TO WRIGHT MOWER USERS & OWNERS: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING. PLEASE BE CAREFUL! Introduction The Velke Mower is built to the highest standards in the industry.
WARNING User Clothing DO NOT operate the mower while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers or shorts. Always wear long non-baggy pants. Wear hightop leather work boots with thick, textured tread, soft-rubber soled at all times. Hard or smooth soled shoes are too slippery for a good footing the Velke™ or sulky. NEVER wear loose-fitting clothing which could get caught in moving parts or jacket pockets that can get caught to the handlebars or control levers of any mower you drive.
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 or being run over if you lose control. 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 warning on the instrument panel of the mower. • Keep a firm hold on the handles at all times.
sideways or down the hill. When operating on a slope, travel across the grade whenever possible, not in an up or down pattern. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control. Be especially cautious when changing direction on slopes. The Wright mower is capable of greater traction on slopes than typical riding mowers because of the benefits of a lower center of gravity.
WARNING Operation In Forward Direction Always keep a firm grip on the mower handles 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 would all be conditions where you should work slower than normal. 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING If you are not completely familiar with the Safety Instruction Manual, read it now before proceeding with the operation of the mower. REMEMBER THERE ARE CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL THAT YOU MUST NOW TAKE BEFORE STARTING THE MOWER. Inspect Mower Before Each Use Before starting the engine: Do not use the mower if any parts are not • Check the oil level in the engine and the maintained in good operating condition.
How to Stop and Park the Mower Come to a complete stop. Make sure the steering brake levers are in the neutral position with the neutral latches engaged with the levers. If the blades are on, turn them off using the switch on the instrument panel. Place the speed control lever in the neutral position, set the parking brake, reduce the engine speed to idle, shut off the ignition switch to stop the engine and then remove the key from the ignition switch. The mower is now parked.
Straight Line Tracking Adjustments Verify that both rear tires are inflated to the proper PSI. Find a wide open flat area away from bystanders and objects. speed setting. While engaging the OPC lever(s) engage the blades by pulling up on the PTO blade clutch switch. Allow the mower to start moving forward and then release the mower handles. If the engine doesn’t stop, then service the OPC system. Drive the mower with the speed control set to the most used position.
• • three settings up or down 0.75” each in a 1.5” total range. a. Use the highest holes in tractor frame for cutting heights of 1.75”-3.0”. b. Use the middle holes in tractor frame for cutting heights of 2.5”-3.75”, factory setting. c. Use the lowest holes in tractor frame for cutting heights of 3.25”-4.5”. Adjust the front caster arms at their respective support brackets equally in one of the seven settings up or down 0.25” each through a 1.5” total range. a.
of the battery charger manual. The battery is 12 volts. After fully charged, install on mower and The following procedures should be performed attach battery cables, positive first (from starter with the vehicle properly secured and the drive wheels off the ground, then repeated under normal motor) and negative last (from ground). operating conditions. 1.
MAINTENANCE ITEM Inspect for cracks in frame, cutter deck or other steel parts Inspect all belts for wear, adjustment and alignment Check all bolts and nuts for tightness (tighten as necessary) Lubricate hand control lever pivot shafts with waterproof grease Check hydraulic oil reservoir level and fill as needed - Use SYNTHETIC oil - Mobil1 15W-50 Grease caster wheel bearings Check tire pressure; Rear tires 18-22 psi-Front tires 30-40 psi.
Maintenance Record Date 14 Maintenance/Service Performed Unit Hours Shop/Technician
WRIGHT MANUFACTURING, INC. POWER EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS ON UNITS WITH A RETAIL SALES DATE ON OR AFTER 04/01/05 Wright Manufacturing, Inc. (hereinafter: WMI) warrants to the original owner that the new WMI mower accompanying this document will be free from manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship subject to the following limitations and exclusions.
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