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Maintenance Schedule 

 

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Inspect for cracks in frame, cutter deck or other steel parts

*3

X

X

Inspect all belts for wear, adjustment and alignment

X

X

X

Check all bolts and nuts for tightness (tighten as necessary)

X

X

Lubricate hand control lever pivot shafts with waterproof grease

X

X

Check hydraulic oil reservoir level and fill as needed - Use SYNTHETIC oil - 
Mobil1 15W-50

*2

X

X

Grease caster wheel bearings

X

X

X

Check tire pressure; Rear tires 18-22 psi-Front tires 30-40 psi. Some Front 
Casters are equipped with non-pneumatic tires and do not required any air. 

X

X

X

Check and clean engine cooling fins 

Engine

*1

X

X

X

Lubricate Operator Presence Control pivots and control rod with waterproof 
grease

X

X

X

Replace fuel filter

Engine

*1

X

X

Lubricate choke control cable (if equipped) with WD-40

X

X

X

Check engine oil and add as needed

Engine

*1

X

X

Check for fuel or oil leakage - correct as needed

Engine

*1

X

X

Check and clean air intake screen

Engine

*1

X

X

Clean engine blower screen and fins with compressed air

Engine

*1

X

X

Clean mower with compressed air-do NOT use a pressure washer

X

X

Check all bolts and nuts for tightness (tighten as necessary)

X

X

Check for loose hardware (e-clips, snap rings, nuts, etc.)

X

X

Check blades for wear and sharpness (sharpen and balance or replace as 
necessary)

X

X

Check and adjust tire pressures to no more than 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

X

Adjust parking brake shoes to firmly stop wheels when engaged

X

X

Clean air cleaner paper element

Engine

*1

X

X

Clean and re-gap spark plug (replace as necessary)

Engine

*1

X

X

Change engine oil

Engine

*1

X

X

X

Change engine oil filter

Engine

*1

X

X

Replace air cleaner paper element

Engine

*1

X

X

Replace hydraulic oil filter with Original Wright filter

X

X

Completely inspect for excessive wear in all parts of mower, including control 
system (replace worn parts)

X

X

Inspect and replace (if necessary) worn main cutter deck idler pulleys or 
pulley bearings (if applicable)

X

X

Replace (if necessary) excessively worn caster wheels and roller bearings

X

X

Remove battery and clean battery, battery box and battery cable ends

X

X

Clean combustion chamber

Engine

*1

X

Check and adjust valve clearance

Engine

*1

X

Clean and lap valve seating surface

Engine

*1

X

NOTES:

*1

 - Refer to Engine Manufacturers Owners Manual

*2

 - Hydraulic fluid level should be 1"-2" below the top of the oil fill

*3

 - Contact an authorized Dealer immediately if any cracks are found

*The service intervals indicated are to be used as a guide.  Service should be performed more frequently as necessary by operating conditions*

Summary of Contents for V-TURN

Page 1: ...sts are available from your authorized Wright Dealer for a nominal charge Also check www wrightmfg com for the most up to date product literature Please note the model number and serial number of your Wright product For reference please note the following information at the time of purchase SERIAL ______________________________ MODEL ______________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE ________________...

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Page 3: ...nufacturing 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 ...

Page 4: ... roduced or copied in whole or part without written permission from Wright Manufacturing obbler Turbo10 Velke Pro 1 X2 and Velke Mower are trademarks of Wright Manufacturing Inc served This material may not be rep Inc Grass Gobbler Gobbler Leaf G ...

Page 5: ...y 7 Hydraulic Safety 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8 Inspect Mower Before Each Use How to Start the Mower w to Drive the Mower 8 V Turn Technique 9 Velke Mower Controls Straight 9 Velke Mower Controls Right Turn Velke Mower Controls Left Turn How to Stop and Park the Mower 10 w To Use T How to Change the Speed Sensitivity Adjustment How to Perform the Trackin How to Test Use the Blade Clutch Brake Swit...

Page 6: ...asters are equipped with non pneumatic tires and do n required any air Remove the blade belt cover and check and tighten if necessary all belt tensions according to specifications further in this manual DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN tate the blade pulleys slightly to see if they all turn together Note Clutch Brake will create some resistance Lubricate all moving parts see Maintenance Items section of this ma...

Page 7: ...time service the blade brake system switch to test the Operator Presence Control should stop in several seconds If not se Disengage the blades set the parking brake shu stand s Drive the mower around on a level parking Speed Sensitivity Adjustment be used See Speed Sensitivity Adjustme ot start and stop in a few the blades on now try disengaging the OPC itch OPC The engine should die and the blad ...

Page 8: ... the blades are running the engine will stop and read and follow the instructions in this safety manual and other material provided by Wright Manufacturing Inc before using or allowing others to operate the equipment Do not operat this unit unless you carefully read understand and follow the assembly installation and safety instructions contained in this manual and the warning decals provided on t...

Page 9: ...evices and shields in pla ing condition Keep all nuts bolts and s tight to be sure the equipment is in safe WARNING working condition Check the blade mounting for proper tightness every eight 8 ho tion Check the blades for excessive wear harpness every four to eight 4 8 hours o operation Replace excessively worn blades pen dull blades The mower should not be after the blades or other part of the m...

Page 10: ... otherwise not mowing gra 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 ore performing any maintenance or repair service mowing height or other adjustments disengage power to blades apply the parking brake stop the engine remove ignition key and spark plug from spark plug s...

Page 11: ...ke the wheels slide at this orientation When cros the n let e sing a slope sideways the mower as the average amount of weight on the drive heels versus the front wheels similar to level round However this angle leaves the least eight on the higher side drive wheel tending to make it slip This is the preferred angle for mowing large areas of gentle slopes h w g w Recommendations for this angle Do n...

Page 12: ... zero radius turns when one mow rotates backwards while the other is mo forward drive extra slowly to reduce the possibility of losing traction or control or becoming dizzy This will help prevent you fr losing control of the mower Be aware that do a turn on a slope you may go through al the orientations to a slope mentioned above must handle the mower accordingly Fuel Safety Handle gasoline with c...

Page 13: ...ngaging switch if it is on Starting the engine Recoil Start Turn the ignition key to the Run position Check to see if the equipment has a separate choke knob or whether it is incorporated into g g in mind that various models use different choke controls Electric Start Start the engine according to the engine manufacturer s recommendation see engine manual You will need to start the engine by turni...

Page 14: ...ers V turning especially works well with one or two wheeled Velke sulkies Caution be sure that you have no baggy loose clothing or jacket pockets that can get caught to the handlebars or control levers o any mower you drive How to V turn Begin to learn by gradually slowing the mower so the turn will be slow then Gradually let off the forward pressure of your thumb on the control lever on the insid...

Page 15: ... by Operation During Zero Radius Turns How to Change the Speed Sensitivi Adjustment The controls are initially set with the Speed Sensitivity Adjustment in the faster more sensitive position The adjustment can be changed to the slower setting This will increase the ground speed approximately 25 30 The slower setting has a corresponding decrease the sensitivity of the controls In other words a give...

Page 16: ...ssary It is normal to make these adjustments time to time ow to Test Use the Blade Clutch Brake Switch ore testing the blade clutch e sure the area is clear an m v erable to thrown objects from under the No one should be near the mower deck o e of discharge The discharge chute r should be in the down position The brake should now be applied Move throttle to speed setting When the engine speed shou...

Page 17: ...as they would appear on the grass and not on a hard ting up is assumes that the blades are level hims or spacers on the bottom and ster support arm surface due to the tires floa 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 un spindle If possible der the spindle to t...

Page 18: ...Mower The underside of the mower deck should be checked and cleaned twice daily and more often if the grass being 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 electrical connection...

Page 19: ...harpen and balance or replace as necessary X X Check and adjust tire pressures to no more than 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 elemen...

Page 20: ...Maintenance Record Date Maintenance Service Performed Unit Hours Shop Technician 15 ...

Page 21: ...rized WMI Service Dealer within the warranty period The expense of lost production time and delivering the mower to the Authorized WMI Service Dealer 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 ...

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