Wright Velke HYDRO PISTOL GRIP, Instruction Manual

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WARNING
WARNING
1.12 Initial Operating Safety Guidelines
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Read and understand the warnings on the general warning decal on the mower.
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Regularly check and test the safety devices for correct function.
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Recommended PPE is safety shoes, safety glasses and ear protection.
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Know the controls and how to stop quickly.
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Before attempting to start the engine, follow all starting instructions below and in the engine
operator’s manual.
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Look behind before backing up.
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Before leaving the operator’s platform, even momentarily, turn off the blade clutch engagement switch
and apply the parking brake. Keep others from coming near the mower. Get back on the mower as
soon as possible.
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When leaving the Wright mower unattended, turn off the blade clutch engagement switch, apply the
parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key. Never leave the machine unattended on a slope
in case someone disengages the parking brake. This could create a rollover hazard.
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When transporting, driving onto transport vehicles, into buildings, across parking lots or otherwise not
mowing grass, turn off the blade clutch engagement switch to reduce risk of thrown objects and
rotating blade hazard. After coming to a stop apply the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the
key.
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Before performing any maintenance or repair service, disengage power to blades, apply the parking
brake, stop the engine, remove ignition key and spark plug wire from spark plug(s).
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All operators of this mower should exercise caution when driving this mower at high speeds. Sudden
acceleration or deceleration may cause serious injury.
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DO NOT allow inexperienced persons to operate the mower until they have read and understood
these safety instructions. Operate the mower at slower speeds while becoming familiar with it.
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The grass discharge chute deflector must be installed at all times and in the down position except that
it may be raised when cleaning out the deck, or a grass catcher is installed or a mulch kit and block-off
plate is properly installed.
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If the mower discharges grass clogs, turn off the blade clutch switch, apply the parking brake, stop the
engine and remove the key before removing obstruction(s).
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Keep all shields and covers in place, namely, all blade and belt covers, engine shields, and grass
discharge chute deflector.
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Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts, especially the rear wheels, blades, engine
flywheel, belts and pulleys.
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DO NOT touch engine, muffler or hydraulic system while engine is running or soon after it is stopped.
These areas can be so hot as to cause severe burns.
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Clean grass, leaves and lubricant spills from surfaces after use to prevent fire hazard.
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Be alert for traffic when crossing roads or operating near roadways.
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Before climbing curbs, crossing gravel drives, sidewalks or roads, turn off the blades and wait for them
to stop.
1.13 Safety for Maintenance
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Repairs carried out by untrained or unauthorized personnel may result in personal injury or serious
malfunction of the Velke Hydro PG.
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If Guarding is removed for inspection and component replacement, ensure the parking brake is
applied and key is removed prior to inspecting or making repairs and that the guarding is replaced
before operation.