Wright Velke HYDRO PISTOL GRIP, Instruction Manual

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hand-operated hydraulic control system are tight and secure. This is to reduce the possibility that the
mower could have a loss of control during operation and compromise operator safety.
1.9 Regular Mower Safety
Keep your Wright mower in good operating condition, and keep safety devices and shields in place and
in 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. Check the blade mounting bolts for
proper tightness every eight (8) hours of operation. Check the blades for excessive wear and sharpness
every four to eight (4-8) hours of operation. Sharpen dull blades. Replace blades when they become
excessively worn. The mower should not be used after the blades or other part of the mower strikes a
foreign object, until conducting a thorough inspection and any damage is repaired. Make sure the chute
deflector is always in place and operating properly. Replace if the deflector becomes worn or ceases to
properly deflect the grass in a safe manner. See the instructions in the
Recommended Maintenance
section of this manual for other items of required maintenance.
1.10 Prevent Fires
Machine fires and structural fires can occur if a machine is stored before allowing it to cool, if debris is not
removed from critical areas of the machine, or if the machine is stored near combustible materials.
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Remove grass and debris completely from engine compartment and muffler area, and from on top of the
mower deck, before and after operating machine, especially after mowing or mulching in dry conditions.
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Always shut off fuel when storing or transporting.
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Do not store Stander near an open flame or source of ignition, such as a water heater or furnace.
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Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace immediately if necessary.
1.11 Work Area Conditions and Inspection
Prior to operating the unit, carefully inspect all lawn/ground areas where you plan to use the mower for
hidden, hard-to-see objects or uneven ground that may be hidden in the grass. Clear the work area of
moveable objects such as wires, rocks, glass, toys, etc. that might be picked up by the mower and
dangerously thrown. Remove, if possible, or mark the location of all immovable objects or irregular areas
and be sure not to hit them with any part of the mower, its deck or the blades. Obstacles such as holes,
abrupt changes in ground contour, tree trunks, stumps or roots, pipes protruding from the ground, paving
edges, etc. in the path of operation can abruptly turn or stop the mower. This could possibly throw you
into the control handles or even off the mower, causing serious injury or death. The faster you are
moving the more potential there is for injury. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Keep away
from drop-offs, the edges of ponds, streams, pools, etc. especially at the bottom of slopes. DO NOT
mow when children or others are nearby. When the Wright mower is in 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. Never operate
the mower in an enclosed area without good, approved ventilation. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.