Commercial Mower Owner’s Manual For Stander ZK serial #55138 and higher until superseded WARNING: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING Revised 7/2011 For your safety and for proper operation and maintenance read carefully and keep readily available for future reference. Additional replacement owner’s manuals as well as illustrated parts lists are available from your authorized Wright Dealer for a nominal charge. Also check www.wrightmfg.com for the most up to date product literature.
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 in its entirety and follow the instructions carefully so that you can have many years of safe and productive operation with your Wright product. This manual contains information pertaining to European models also.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE OF MOWER BY DEALER .......................................................................... 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 6 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 6 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................
Pre-Delivery Service of Mower by Dealer WARNING If you are not completely familiar with the Safety Instruction Manual read it now before proceeding with the Pre-Delivery Service of the mower. Only your authorized Wright dealer should perform the PreDelivery Service of the mower. The Wright Stander ZK is shipped completely assembled and has been adjusted and tested at the factory.
• Before testing the blade clutch/brake operation, make sure the area is clear and there is nothing vulnerable to possible thrown objects from under the mower. No one should be near the mower deck or in its line of discharge at this or at any time. The discharge chute deflector should be in the down position. • Move the engine throttle control to ¾ RPM speed setting. • Turn on the blade clutch switch. Run blades for approximately one minute.
WARNING CAUTION This symbol with the word “CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. This symbol with the word “WARNING” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. 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.
equipment is in safe working condition. Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness every eight (8) hours of operation. Check the blades for excessive wear and sharpness every four to eight (4-8) hours of operation. Replace excessively worn blades. Sharpen dull blades. The mower should not be used after the blades or other part of the mower strikes a foreign object, until conducting a thorough inspection and any damage is repaired.
• Before attempting to start the engine, follow all starting instructions below and in the engine operator’s manual. • Look behind before backing up. • Before leaving the operator’s position, 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.
weight on the higher side drive wheel, tending to make it slip. This is the preferred angle for mowing large areas of gentle slopes. WARNING Operation on Slopes Recommendations for this angle: • Stand straight, but lean sideways, toward the uphill side and stand on the uphill side of the foot platform. This adds weight to the higher side drive wheel and will allow you to mow more quickly across the slope without sliding. • To reduce the chances of “popping-a-wheelie”, do not accelerate quickly.
Using a Spark Arrester The engine in this machine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is in violation of California Public Resources Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on or near any forestcovered, brush-covered, or grass covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting any applicable local or state laws. Other states or federal area may have similar laws.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING If you are not completely familiar with the Safety Instruction Manual read it now before proceeding with the operation of the mower. REMEMBER THERE ARE CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL THAT YOU MUST NOW TAKE BEFORE STARTING THE MOWER. Starting the engine Inspect Mower Before Each Use Inspection of Mower: Do not use the mower if any parts are not maintained in good operating condition. Examine all moving parts prior to each use.
curb and you will be able to more safely control the mower. How to Stop and Park the Mower Come to a complete stop. If the blades are on, turn them off using the switch on the instrument panel. Make sure the control levers are in the exact neutral position. Set the parking brake, reduce the engine speed to idle, shut off the ignition switch to stop the engine and then remove the key from the ignition switch. The mower is now parked. Do not leave mower unattended on a sloped surface.
are the slower, less sensitive setting. You must then perform the Tracking Adjustment described below. torsion rods are level, proceed to the upper control rods connected to the control levers. How to Perform the Tracking Adjustment Loosen the jam nuts on both ends of the upper control rod. Note: the Speed Sensitivity setting should be set to the fast position. Before changing the length of the control rods several facts are important to know.
hold the deck. Adjust the rear deck hangers (by using a socket through the hole above the toe area of the platform) to achieve a ¼” pitch. These hangers are right-handed threads. If you raise any of these settings above the factory setting, the deck may not raise all the way up into transport position. Be sure and check the deck height of cut range after any adjustments are made to these hangers to ensure that the height of cut adjustments work properly.
cooler hoses so they do not snap pump fans. The debris screen should be removed before blowing cooler out from the bottom. When reinstalling the cooler, make sure the cooler hoses do not interfere with the fans and ensure the cooler housing is secure under the four tab points of the cooler bracket. Tighten knob securely. To Tank Dust Filter How to Move the Mower if the Engine Won’t Start Rotate both of the manual “release” valve levers on the rear of each hydraulic pump about ½ turn counterclockwise.
Torque Specifications Critical Application Wheel motor bolts / nuts (Securing motor to support) Clutch to engine shaft Wheel hub to wheel motor Wheel lug nuts Split Hub (Spindle & Drive) (Gr 8) Blade Bolts Models ZK Thread Locker Torque Range (ft-lbs) N/A 103-125 All Models Loctite 2760 ZK, MMZ, Sentar3 (15E) N/A All Models N/A All Models N/A All Models N/A 16 50-55 160-240 80-90 13-17 70-80
Maintenance Record Date Maintenance/Service Performed 18 Unit Hours Shop/Technician
WRIGHT MANUFACTURING, INC. POWER EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS ON UNITS WITH A RETAIL SALES DATE ON OR AFTER 04/01/05 Wright Manufacturing, Inc. (hereinafter: WMI) warrants to the original owner that the new WMI mower accompanying this document will be free from manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship subject to the following limitations and exclusions.
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Wright Manufacturing, Inc. (WMI) are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system (EECS) warranty on your 2011 commercial mower. In the United States, new equipment that use small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the Federal’s stringent evaporative emissions standards.
(4) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions herein must be performed at a warranty station at no charge to the owner. (5) Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty services or repairs will be provided at all of our distribution centers that are franchised to service the subject engines or equipment.
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