Owner's manual

WARNING

made by loosening the jam-nuts on the control rods (this may need to be done to one or both control rods)

and adjusting the control rods. Once the jam-nuts are loosened at the top and bottom of the control rod

proceed to turning the control rod clockwise or counter-clockwise. Shortening the control rod will increase

the speed of the forward movement of the mower on that side. Lengthening the control rod will slow the

forward movement of the mower on that side.

In the “faster” Speed/Sensitivity setting (this is the factory setting) neither rod should be lengthened so much

that at full speed it pulls the pump control lever (on the sides of the pumps) against the internal pump stop.

Therefore, to reach the maximum capable speed, the rods should be lengthened one turn at a time until you

can feel, in the hand control, that the internal pump stop has been contacted. Then shorten the rod one turn

(damage to the hydro pump will occur if the controls are adjusted in a way that put direct pressure on the

internal pump stop). You will feel the slight resistance. There is no need to start the engine while checking

this incrementally. Remember, this procedure does not apply if the Speed/ Sensitivity Adjustment is in the

slower setting.

If the rod is made shorter it will increase the forward speed capability for that side of the mower and if the rod

is made longer it will slow down that side of the mower. So, if the mower is tracking to the left, either the left

side needs to go faster (by shortening the left-side rod) or the right side needs to go slower (by lengthening

the right-side rod). If the mower is tracking to the right, either the right side needs to go faster (by shortening

the right-side rod) or the left side needs to go slower (by lengthening the left-side rod). It is important that

neither rod should be shortened too far, as mentioned above.

The only reference point to limit the adjustment from becoming extremely off is the relative position of the

pump stop and the handlebar in the faster Speed/Sensitivity setting. Therefore, if everything is way off either

because you are installing new parts (or other reasons) you should only use the faster Speed/ Sensitivity

setting to get the tracking accurate and then change to the slower speed range and adjust the tracking only

one or two turns on either side.

After getting the mower to track straight, check and/or readjust the neutral adjustment on the pump by using

a ¼” allen wrench at the Return-to-Neutral (RTN) mechanism, if necessary. It is normal to make these

adjustments from time to time.

5.10 How to Test/Use the Blade Clutch/Brake Switch

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. No one should be near the mower deck or in its line of discharge.

The discharge chute deflector should be in the down position. The parking brake should now be applied.

Move the engine throttle to ¾ speed setting. When mowing, the engine speed should always be at its

highest setting. The engine governor will regulate the engine according to the different mowing conditions at

that setting. Place both feet firmly on the foot platform and turn on the blade clutch switch. Run blades for a

minute or so. Try engaging and disengaging 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 or contact your local Wright

dealer. Under mowing load, the clutch’s life will be the greatest if engaged and disengaged at the ¾ throttle

level.

5.11 How to Test the Operator Presence Control (OPC) Switch

With the parking brakes applied and the blades ON, try lifting your feet off the foot platform to test the

Operator Presence Control switch (OPC). The engine should kill and the blades should stop within a few

seconds. If not, service the OPC system or contact your local Wright dealer.