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Do not engage the starter for more than ten
(10) seconds at a time. This may overheat
the starter and the wiring systems. Wait ten
(10) seconds between attempts. If the engine
does not start after several attempts or stalls
frequently, take the machine in for service.
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After starting the engine according to the engine
manufacturer’s recommendation, push in on the
choke control knob to open the choke valve.
Driving the Machine:
1.
While standing, both feet should be firmly
placed on the foot platform. Set the engine
speed about 1/4 of the way from idle.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Move the hand control levers, one at a time,
very slightly, forward and backward. Check to
see if the wheels move forward and backward
according to the position of the levers. If not,
check to see that the pump release valves are
closed.
4.
With both feet still firmly placed on the foot
platform, increase the engine speed to about
1/2 from idle speed. The higher engine speed
will make the controls much more responsive
and the machine much quicker.
5. New operators should continue to practice
driving the machine in an open area, with the
blades off, at a partial engine speed.
6. Unusual noises or irregular operation: As you
drive the machine, listen for any unusual noises
and test for irregular operation and adjust or
service as necessary.
Operating the Blade Switch (PTO)
Rotating blades may cause severe injury. Before
engaging the cutter blades or PTO, make sure
that the area is clear of bystanders, especially
children.
1. Stand on the operator platform to engage the
Operator Presence Control (OPC).
2. With the engine running, set the engine speed
to approximately ¼ to ½” position.
3. Pull the PTO switch up to engage the cutter
blades.
4. Increase the engine speed to the fast position
for mowing.
Note: Engaging and disengaging the PTO at full
engine speed will not immediately harm the machine,
however the life of the clutch will be much longer if
the engine speed is reduced before engaging the
PTO and again reduced before disengaging the PTO.
This is especially true on larger width machines with
more powerful EFI engines and mulch blades.
Operating the Operator Presence Control (OPC)
Switch
1. With the parking brake applied and the blades
ON, try lifting your feet off the foot platform
to test the Operator Presence Control switch
(OPC).
2. The engine should kill and the blades should
stop within 7 seconds. If not, service the OPC
system or contact your local Wright dealer. The
OPC switch is located directly above the right
side of the platform and the start/brake switch is
located under the instrument panel.
How to Stop and Park the Machine
1. Come to a complete stop.
2.
If the blades are on, turn them off using the
switch on the instrument panel.
3. Make sure the control levers are in the neutral
position.
4. Set the parking brake by pulling up on the brake
handle.
5. Reduce the engine speed to idle.
6.
Shut off the ignition switch to stop the engine
and then remove the key from the ignition
switch.
7. The machine is now parked.
8. Do not leave machine unattended on a sloped
surface.
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while
it is unattended. Always remove the key and
engage the parking brake when leaving the
machine unattended.
Driving the Machine Over a Curb
It is recommended to use ramps for curbs 5” and
higher. Using ramps, you can easily back on and off
without damaging your mach`ine or the curb.
1. Raise the cutter deck into the highest position.
2. Drive the machine in reverse at a 45 degree
angle to the curb until you are within an inch or
two of the left-rear tire hitting the curb.
3. Stop and then gradually bump into the curb with
that tire until it is just on top of the curb.
4. If the tire slips then the curb is too high and you
should use ramps.
5. While maintaining the same angle to the curb,
continue to back up until the other rear tire
climbs the curb.
6. After both drive wheels are on top of the curb,
back up so the caster wheels comes over last.
