Lawn Mower User Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TO WRIGHT MOWER USERS & OWNERS: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING.
PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
INTRODUCTION
This mower is built to the highest standards in
the industry. However, carelessness or operator
error may result in serious bodily injury or death.
Accident and hazard prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, wisdom, and
proper training of the personnel involved in the
operation, transport, maintenance, and storage
of the equipment. Make sure every operator is
properly trained and thoroughly familiar with all
of the information in this manual before
operating the equipment.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The Wright Stander ZK is designed with your
safety in mind. It has the following safety
systems with which you should be familiar:
• The warning decals on the mower including
the instrument panel warning
• The blade switch must be “off” before
starting the engine
• Your feet must be on the foot platform in
order to engage the blades
• If you remove your feet from the foot
platform while the blades are running the
engine will stop and the blades will brake in
seconds
• Letting go of the hand controls will stop the
wheels instantly
• Spring loaded chute deflector helps reduce
trajectory of thrown objects
• Belt/pulley covers on cutter deck
• Anti-tip rollers are provided at the rear of the
mower to minimize the possibility of tipping
back and over on the operator
Owner/User Notice:
The owner’s/user’s obligation is to instruct
themselves and all potential users in the safe
operation of this equipment and be sure they
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
operate 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 the unit. Do
not allow other persons to use this unit unless
you make sure they carefully read, understand
and follow these instructions. Never allow
children to operate or play on the unit.
User Experience and 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 350 pounds. They must have
read and understood this manual. DO NOT
allow children to operate the mower. Do not
allow adults to operate the mower without proper
instruction mentioned above. Never allow
passengers on the mower.
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, could result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
WARNING