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4.6 Safety Interlock System
The Wright Velke Hydro Pistol Grip is equipped with a safety interlock system. The PTO must be
disengaged, speed adjustment lever in the “Slow” position, neutral latches in the “Locked” position
and the parking brake engaged in order to start the machine.
5 Operating Instructions
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.
5.1 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. Look for excessive wear, bald drive tires or worn out front tires
(normally smooth), cracks in parts, loose or missing bolts, cotter, linchpin or “hair” pins and replace
before operating the mower. Make sure all safety equipment provided with the mower is in good
operating order, including all warning decals and the operator-presence device, which stops the
engine and blades when the hand-operated Operator Presence Control (OPC) switch is released. To
test the OPC, follow the instructions further down in this manual. Ensure that all parts of the hand-
operated transmission control system are tight and secure. This is to reduce the possibility that the
mower could have a loss of control or safety.
Basic Operation
The following procedures are to guide you through the basic operation of the mower. You should be a
qualified mower operator according to the safety section of this manual. If this is your first time,
operation should only be done with the assistance of your dealer on a level area. You should go
through each step, in the order indicated, every time you start the mower.
Parking Brake Safety Switches,
located between the Hydro Pumps
OPC Paddle Safety Switch,
located under the dash
WARNING