Commercial Mower Owner’s Manual For Stander Serial Numbers 49705 and Higher Until Superseded WARNING: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING Revised 6/2009 For your safety and for proper operation and maintenance read carefully and keep readily available for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 in its entirety and follow the instructions carefully so that you can have many years of safe and productive operation with your Wright product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE OF MOWER BY DEALER ................................................................................................................... 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 5 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................
PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE OF MOWER BY DEALER WARNING Before proceeding with the Pre-Delivery Service of your mower, please read the safety instructions manual in its entirety. Only your authorized Wright 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.
Turn on the blade clutch switch. Run blades for approximately one minute. Next, engage and disengage the blades a few times about 10 seconds apart. If the blades do not start and stop in a few seconds each time, service the blade brake system. With the blades on, disengage the OPC switch to test the Operator Presence Control switch (OPC). A time delay has been added to the OPC system. The engine should die and the blades should stop with-in 3-5 seconds after stepping off of the foot platform.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WRIGHT MOWER USERS & OWNERS: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING PLEASE BE CAREFUL! WARNING CAUTION This symbol with the word “WARNING” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. This symbol with the word “CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Introduction This mower is built to the highest standards in the industry.
working condition. Replace worn tire(s) with less than 3/32” of any tread groove left. Use tires with the tread pattern specified by Wright Mfg., Inc. only. DO NOT change the engine governor settings or over-rev the engine contrary to engine manufacturer specifications. Failure to comply can compromise operator safety, shorten equipment life and void your manufacturer’s warranty. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
use, never direct the grass discharge toward bystanders, traffic, cars or buildings nor allow anyone within 50 feet of the machine while in operation. 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.
Recommendations for this angle: • Lean as far forward as possible to add your weight to the front of the mower. • Accelerate gently. Do not accelerate quickly to avoid “popping a wheelie”. • If backing down the hill, do not stop suddenly but slow down gradually. 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.
Wright is fully concerned with your safety. Please read the above repeatedly until you fully understand the methods to promote the safest operation possible. level deck or a reverse pitched deck and this WILL compromise cut quality. (Refer to tire maintenance and pressure section) REMEMBER – YOUR MOWER CAN BE ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR. FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. WARNING Fuel Safety Handle gasoline with care – it is highly flammable.
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. Starting the engine Inspect Mower Before Each Use Inspection of Mower: Do not use the mower if • Start the engine according to the engine manufacturer’s recommendation, see engine manual.
acquainted with the operation of the hand controls and the mower’s behavior. After gaining a good feel for how the mower handles, gradually attempt higher engine speeds until familiar with operation at full throttle engine speed. WARNING Never drive straight onto or off a curb. Never drive straight onto or off a curb. If you do the whole procedure at a very sharp angle it will tend to minimize the contact of the mower deck with the curb and you will be able to more safely control the mower.
How to Adjust Neutral Neutral refers to the mower movement when the engine is set to full throttle, parking brake is off, and the control levers are in the neutral position. The mower should not move forward or backward during this time. If the mower is moving forward or rearward, the neutral setting must be adjusted. The hydraulic pump has a Return-to-Neutral (RTN) device built into the linkage of the pump.
Height-of-Cut How to Test/Use the Blade Clutch/Brake Switch Before Adjusting the Height-of-Cut be sure of proper air pressure in rear drive tires and check for even tire wear. Your mower is set from the factory at 3.00”. The height-of-cut can be adjusted the following ways: Factory Setting – 3.00+” with ¼” forward pitch. Before testing the blade clutch/brake operation, make sure the area is clear and there is nothing vulnerable to thrown objects from under the mower.
Belt Tension Adjustment The pump drive belt is self-adjusting, and requires no adjustment, just replacement. The blade drive belt is self-adjusting also and requires no adjustment, just replacement. Replacing the Cutter Deck Belt • • • Stop engine and remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove deck covers Remove belt by using a ½” ratchet and extension to relieve belt tension.
Service intervals: First 8 hours Every 25 hours Also see Maintenance chart Hydro Oil Tank Check/Fill Checking oil • Ensure mower is on a level surface. • Lift hinged pad and remove hex socket plug from oil level port on the back of the tank. • Hydro oil should be at the bottom of the threads. Filling oil • Lift hinged pad and remove hex socket plug. • Using a funnel, fill tank through oil level port until oil reaches bottom threads of the port.
the bypass valves open and the engine running, slowly move the control levers back and forth five or six times. Now close the bypass valves and with the engine running, slowly move the control levers back and forth five or six times. It may be necessary to repeat the above steps until all the air is purged and the rear wheels are turning at normal speed. After purging is complete, adjust the oil level in the reservoir if necessary.
Torque Specifications Critical Application Models Wheel motor bolts (Securing motor to support) Big/Small Stander, RH, WSES, Velke Wheel motor bolts / nuts (Securing motor to support) ZK, MMZ, Sentar3 Clutch to engine shaft All Models Thread Torque Locker Range (ft-lbs) Loctite 2760 40-50 50 N/A 103-125 110 Loctite 2760 50-55 50 175-225 160 N/A 160-240 160 N/A N/A 138-158 80-90 13-17 130 90 n/a Big Stander (MF14) Wheel hub to wheel motor ZK, MMZ, Sentar3 (15E) All Others (12P) Whe
I TE MS SE EN O T BE E L FI R OW ST HO 8 UR S DA I LY EV ER Y HO 25 EV URS ER Y HO 100 UR EV S ER Y2 HO 0 UR 0 S EV ER Y HO 300 UR S AN NU AL LY Maintenance Interval Chart EN GIN E MAINTENANCE ITEM Inspect for cracks in frame, cutter deck or other steel parts *2 X Inspect all belts for wear and alignment X Check all bolts and nuts for tightness (tighten as necessary) X Check hydraulic oil reservoir level and fill as needed - Use SYNTHETIC oil Mobil1 15W-50 (refer to Hydro Oil Tank Check & Fill) X
Maintenance Record Date Maintenance/Service Performed 19 Unit Hours Shop/Technician
• An Illustrated Parts List (IPL) is available to download or print online at www.wrightmfg.com. Select Stander from the “PRODUCTS” list, under “DOWNLOADS”, Illustrated Parts, select “Big Frame”.
DECALS 48 76490008 DECAL, 48” DECK SIZE 76490004 DECAL, STANDER 52 76490007 DECAL, 52” DECK SIZE 61 76490013 DECAL, MAIN INST. PANEL 76490012 DECAL, 61” DECK SIZE 76490005 DECAL, THROTTLE / INSTRUCTIONS 76490030 DECAL, CE MAIN INST.
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.
Cut Quality and Mowing Tips Problem Description Possible Cause Streaking is when strips of uncut grass are left behind. Streaking Stepped cutting is sharp ridges left in the lawn surface.
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