User Manual

WARNING

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 6-9 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

A three second time delay was added to eliminate clutch cycling on bumpy terrain. To test, apply the

parking brake and turn ON the blades, 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 6-9 seconds. If not, service

the OPC system or contact your local Wright dealer.