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Foreword 

 

Welcome to the progressive group of mowing professionals who use Wright mowers. We are focused on 
giving you advanced engineering and quality construction in each mower we build. 

 

This manual explains the features and promotes safer use of the mower. Please read it and follow the 
instructions carefully so you can have many years of productive mowing.  This manual may contain 
information pertaining to European models also.  All information referencing “CE” only applies to European 
units.
 

 

For service, remember that your Wright dealer knows your mower best and is interested in your 
satisfaction. He can provide you with quality maintenance and other assistance you may need. 

 

Please give this manual to anyone who may use the mower for them to study before they operate it. Give 
the manual to anyone to whom you may sell the mower in the future. It is important for the next owner to 
receive this information also. 

 

As Wright Manufacturing, Inc. is constantly seeking ways to improve its products, the mower you have 
may differ slightly from the information and specifications in this manual.  Because of our continuous 
product improvement, Wright reserves the option to make changes at any time without notice. 

 

Wright Manufacturing, Inc. 

 
 

SAFETY ALERT 

 

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used throughout this manual and on the mower’s safety labels 
to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol 
to avoid possible injury or death. Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the 
instructions and safety precautions before you attempt to work on or use this unit. 

 

WARNING 

 

This symbol with the word “WARNING” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 
avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 

 

CAUTION 

 

This symbol with the word “CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

1998-2013 Wright Manufacturing, Inc.  All rights reserved.  This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or part, without 

written permission from Wright Manufacturing, Inc.  Grass Gobbler, Gobbler, Leaf Gobbler, Velke, Pro 1, X2, Stander, and Sentar are 

trademarks of Wright Manufacturing, Inc.

 

Summary of Contents for HYDRO PISTOL GRIP

Page 1: ...1 HYDRO PISTOL GRIP Instruction Manual Wright Manufacturing 4600X Wedgewood Blvd Frederick Md 21703 Velke PG serial 63577 and higher WARNING READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING 01 2013 ...

Page 2: ... you have may differ slightly from the information and specifications in this manual Because of our continuous product improvement Wright reserves the option to make changes at any time without notice Wright Manufacturing Inc SAFETY ALERT This is the safety alert symbol It is used throughout this manual and on the mower s safety labels to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all saf...

Page 3: ...TION OVERVIEW 18 4 1 OPERATOR S AREA 19 4 2 MODEL SERIAL LOCATION 19 4 3 CONTROL PANEL STEERING CONTROL LEVERS 20 4 4 DIGITAL HOUR METER 20 4 5 FUEL SYSTEM SHUT OFF VALVE 20 4 6 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM 21 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTION 22 5 1 INSPECT MOWER BEFORE EACH USE 22 5 2 HOW TO START AND OPERATE THE MOWER 22 5 3 HOW TO STOP AND PARK THE MOWER 23 5 4 HOW TO DRIVE THE MOWER OVER A CURB 23 5 5 MOWIN...

Page 4: ...ING AND UNLOADING 31 6 16 CLEANING THE MOWER 31 6 17 KAWASAKI ENGINE MANUAL MAINTENANCE 31 7 COMPONANT BREAKDOWN 32 8 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC ELECTRIC START 33 9 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC RECOIL START 34 10 MAINTENANCE INTERVAL CHART 35 MAINTENANCE RECORD 36 WRIGHT MANUFACTURING POWER EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY 37 FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMMISION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 38 CUT QUALITY AND MOWING TIPS 40...

Page 5: ...y time tire pressure is set below recommended pressures Lubricate all appropriate moving parts see the Lubrication section of this manual Check the battery if equipped to see that the cables are tight and connected properly The battery is 12 volts and is a maintenance free battery Only charge the battery if it will not start the mower properly Add regular unleaded gasoline to fuel tank use a minim...

Page 6: ...mower listen for any unusual noises and test for irregular operation and adjust or service as necessary Go over the safety information and operating procedures in this manual with the customer Instruct each customer in proper operation and observe the customer during their initial operation on a level parking lot Repeat until the customer is familiar and comfortable with the basic operation and us...

Page 7: ... be operated maintained and repaired by persons familiar with the machines special characteristics and who are also knowledgeable about the safety instructions Use only approved repair parts to maintain Accident prevention regulations other general safety regulations occupational safety rules and traffic regulations must be followed without fail Unauthorized modifications to the design of the mach...

Page 8: ...ever carry passengers Stop engine before removing Grass Gobbler or cleaning under deck Don t discharge material towards anyone Use caution when loading or unloading the machine onto a truck or trailer Don t operate the machine if you are sick fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs If using a Velke Pro 1 X2 or SuperPro attachment you must step off of the attachment when backing WARNING...

Page 9: ...tand and follow these instructions Never allow children to operate or play on the unit 1 6 User Qualifications This product is designed for use by physically fit experienced professional commercial mower operators who have a minimum of 160 hours of experience operating twelve horsepower and greater industrial mowers Operators must be 18 years or older and weigh at least 120 pounds and no more than...

Page 10: ... 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 Always shut off fuel when storing or transporting Do not store Stander near an open flame or source of ignition such as a water heater or furnace Check fuel lines tank cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks Replace ...

Page 11: ...at high speeds Sudden acceleration or deceleration may cause serious injury 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 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 ...

Page 12: ... go through all of the orientations to a slope mentioned below and must handle the mower accordingly 1 17 Operation on Slopes DO NOT operate on steep slopes Do not operate the mower on slopes steeper than you can feel secure about the traction of the tires and the stability of the mower Do not operate the mower on slopes at all when the grass is wet There is a danger of suddenly sliding sideways o...

Page 13: ... which will force you to go slower and with less safety 1 18 Fuel Safety Handle gasoline with care it is highly flammable Do not smoke while handling gasoline Use an approved gasoline container Never remove the fuel cap or add gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after running Never fill the tank indoors and always clean up spilled ...

Page 14: ...milar laws 1 22 Replacement Parts Use of parts other than specified parts supplied by Wright Manufacturing Inc may compromise the safe use of the mower are not recommended and their use could void the warranty Always check with your Dealer or the Wright Mfg website for the latest Illustrated Parts List for your equipment Wright is fully concerned with your safety Please read the above again and ag...

Page 15: ...s If an attachment or accessory has been installed make sure current safety decals are visible 1 Blade engage disengage switch 2 Ignition switch Off 3 Ignition switch Run 4 Ignition switch Start 5 Apply brake to start 6 Throttle Slow Idle 7 Throttle Fast Full 8 Speed Control Neutral 9 Speed Control Fast 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dash Decal 76490056 76490050 FIRE HAZARD WARNING 76490001 Shield Missing 76490017...

Page 16: ...e your engine owner s manual RPM Full speed 3600 50 RPM no load Idle 1550 RPM Electrical System Electric Start Charging System Internal stator coil Battery Type Maintenance Free Battery Voltage 12 Volts Fuses Two 20 amp blade type ...

Page 17: ...se gasoline containing more than 10 ethanol Do not mix oil with gasoline Fuel Filter In line Fuel shut off On Off located on tank Safety Interlock System PTO switch must be disengaged brake engaged and control handles in the neutral and locked position to start the engine Operator must have the brake off and be holding down OPC paddles to engage the PTO or the engine will stop Drive System Two Hyd...

Page 18: ...her purpose is not recommended Do not disconnect any safety switches or remove any decals 1 Flexible Chute Deflector 2 Rear Drive Tire 3 Parking Brake 4 Steering Brake Lever 5 OPC Paddle 6 Control Panel 7 Fuel Tank 8 Engine 9 Muffler and Heat Shield 10 Cutter Deck Cover 11 Caster Tire 12 Cutter Deck 9 8 7 6 5 4 2 1 10 11 12 3 11 ...

Page 19: ... Control Knob 6 Control Linkage 7 Velke Sulky Mounting Point 4 2 Model Serial Location 1 The plate is affixed to the right side of the engine deck in between the battery stand legs 2 Stated on the plate will be the Model date of assembly and serial number these will be needed when ordering parts 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ...

Page 20: ...The programming specified is Default display Hours Press once TMR1 Timer 1 press for 3 sec to reset Press twice TMR2 Timer 2 press for 3 sec to reset Press three times svc ENG Will display time remaining until next service point hold down to reset The first interval is 8hr thereafter 100hr Beginning 5hr before service point the meter will flash svc ENG in remaining hours every 5 sec Shut off engin...

Page 21: ...nterlock 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 Parking Brake Safety Switches located between the Hydro Pumps OPC Paddle Safety Switch located under the dash ...

Page 22: ...t the mower 5 2 How to Start and Operate the Mower Read and understand the safety instructions before attempting to operate your machine Use caution when operating this piece of equipment Practice operating the mower at low speeds and without the blades engaged until familiar with the operation of the controls Before starting the engine Check the oil level in the engine and the hydraulic reservoir...

Page 23: ...ection To drive up and over a curb turn the blades OFF and then proceed forward to the curb lift the front wheels off the ground by pushing down on the handlebar and move slowly forward allowing the front wheels to rest on the ground beyond the curb Then proceed slowly while driving the rear wheels over the curb To drive over and down a curb proceed slowly forward to the curb and allow the front w...

Page 24: ...nd a wide open flat area away from bystanders and objects Drive the mower with the speed control set to the most used position If the mower pulls to one side return the speed control lever to neutral and shut off the engine If the mower pulled to the left turn the tracking adjustment knob counterclockwise left turn Repeat driving the mower and making incremental adjustments after shutting the engi...

Page 25: ...rn 6 2 Belt Tension Adjustment The pump drive belt is self adjusting and requires no adjustment just replacement The blade drive belt is self adjusting also and requires no adjustment just replacement 6 2 1 Replacing the Drive Belt Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop Remove the deck cover and remove the engine to blade belt Refer to replacing the cutter deck belt s...

Page 26: ...th of the hydro bypass valve levers on the side of each hydraulic pump about turn counterclockwise It is important not to over tighten these levers Damage may occur to the pump if this valve is over tightened 6 4 Hydraulic System Whenever servicing the hydraulic system it is of the utmost importance to keep any dirt or debris from getting into the system Clean off all parts before disassembly and ...

Page 27: ...e mower is on a level surface 2 Remove hex socket plug from oil level port on the right side of the tank 3 Hydro oil should be at the bottom of the threads Filling Oil Level 1 Remove hex socket plug 2 Using a funnel fill tank through oil level port until oil reaches bottom threads of port 6 7 Lubrication Grease with No 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease Set parking brake stop...

Page 28: ... stands 4 Remove the deck cover 5 While securing the bolt head under the deck remove the nut from the top of the spindle by rotating clockwise 6 Install new or re sharpened blade Ensure the blade spacers are reinstalled with the same qty and location 7 Torque nut to 70 80 ft lbs 6 10 Spindle and Drive Pulley Split hub R R Remove 2 bolts from split hub and install in threaded holes in hub Slowly ti...

Page 29: ...ire wear The height of cut can be adjusted the following ways Coarse Adjustment For the coarse adjustment the rear wheels the front casters should be adjusted at the same time Adjust the rear wheel motor supports equally in one of the three settings up or down 0 75 each in a 1 5 total range a Use the highest holes in tractor frame for cutting heights of 1 75 3 0 b Use the middle holes in tractor f...

Page 30: ...s they would appear on the grass and not on a hard surface due to the tires floating up on or sinking down into the lawn Fine Adjustment Adjust the blades equally in five settings up or down 0 25 each in a 1 25 total range The shims on the blade bolts are moved from under the spindle to the top of the spindle If possible leave at least one shim at the top and the bottom of the spindle shaft Using ...

Page 31: ... mowed is lush or wet The entire mower should be cleaned daily at the end of the work day Cleaning should be done with a leaf blower or low pressure compressed air Wash with water only when necessary and do not use a pressure washer or nozzle as the water can enter bearings and electrical connections causing an electrical short rust and corrosion When washing with water avoid spraying near the hyd...

Page 32: ...32 7 Component Breakdown ...

Page 33: ...33 8 Electrical Schematic Electric Start ...

Page 34: ...34 9 Electrical Schematic Recoil Start ...

Page 35: ...n maximum pressure listed on tire and maintaining good traction and comfort X X Clean out debris under blade belt cover X X Scrape clean underside of cutter deck X X Check blade mounting bolts for proper tightness X X Check blade spindle mounting bolts for proper tightness X X Clean air cleaner foam element Engine 1 X X Inspect tires replace as needed X X Inspect and tighten all hydraulic hoses X ...

Page 36: ...36 Date Maintenance Service Performed Unit Hours Shop Technician Maintenance Record ...

Page 37: ...aler for warranty work and the expense of returning it to the Owner after repair will be paid for by the Owner WMI s responsibility is limited to making the required repairs and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any WMI mower This Warranty does not apply to any mower that was delivered to an Owner prior to the Pre Delivery Servi...

Page 38: ...t you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your commercial mower but WMI cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts As the commercial mower owner you should however be aware that WMI may deny you warranty coverage if your commercial mower or a part has failed due to abuse neglect or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for presenting your commercial...

Page 39: ...agnosis of a defective emission related warranted part provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station 7 WMI is liable for damages to other engine or equipment components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part 8 Throughout the commercial mower warranty period stated above WMI will maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to meet the expect...

Page 40: ... Lawn is uneven or bumpy Roll or level the lawn Deck cutting hieght is set too low Raise cutting height Deck is not leveled correctly Level the deck Tire pressure is uneven Check and inflate tires Stringers are sparse patches of uncut grass left behind the mower Blades are not sharp or are nicked Sharpen blades Blades are worn down too far Replace blades Engine RPM is too low Mow at full throttle ...

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