GEAR DRIVE 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 ......................................................................................................................2 INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................................2 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................
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.
during their initial operation on a level parking lot. Make sure the customer is familiar and comfortable with the basic operation and use of the mower. • Dealer: Please fill out and follow the instructions on the Product Registration Form and have the customer fill out his part of the form.
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.
and the stability of the mower. Do not operate the mower on slopes at all when the grass is wet. There is a danger of suddenly sliding 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.
mower were to run over you. Look behind you before backing to prevent injuring yourself or anyone behind you. Operate at slow speeds in forward and reverse if not completely familiar with mower operation. WARNING Operation In Forward Direction Always keep a firm grip on the mower handles with both hands. Always remember to squeeze the handles to stop. Note: the neutral lock is not a parking brake.
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 Do not use the mower if any parts are not maintained in good operating condition. Examine all moving parts prior to each use.
How to Stop and Park the Mower To stop the mower, squeeze on both hand-levers. This acts to both disconnect the wheels from the transmission and also to engage the disc brakes. 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.
in a few seconds each time, service the blade brake system or contact your local Wright dealer. Under mowing load, the clutch’s longevity will be the greatest at the 3/4-throttle setting. How to Test the Operator Presence Control (OPC) Switch Before beginning this test, secure a large open area that is free of obstacles or hazards. To test the OPC switch start the engine using the normal starting procedures, release the parking brake and place the speed control in the slowest speed setting.
• hard surface due to the tires “floating” up on or “sinking” down into the lawn. Fine Adjustment: Adjust the blades equally in five settings up or down 0.25” each in a 1.25” total range. The shims on the blade bolts are moved from under the spindle to the top of the spindle. If possible, leave at least one shim at the top and the bottom of the spindle shaft. Using the maximums and minimums of these methods gives you a total range of 2.75” from 1.75” to 4.5” in eleven distinct settings.
EN GI NE 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 Grease caster wheel bearings Check tire pressure; Rear tires 18-22 psi-Front tires 30-40 psi. Some Front Casters are equipped with non-pneumatic tires and do not require any air.
Maintenance Record Date 12 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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