Wright Manufacturing Wright Z 31897, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...placement 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 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 ____________...

Page 2: ...may differ slightly from the information and specifications in this manual Wright reserves the option to make changes at any time without notice in the process of continually improving our products 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...

Page 3: ... OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 HOW TO START THE MOWER 9 Before starting the engine 9 Starting the engine 9 HOW TO DRIVE THE MOWER 9 HOW TO STOP AND PARK THE MOWER 10 DRIVING THE MOWER OVER A CURB 10 MOWING ON VARYING TERRAIN 10 HOW TO ADJUST NEUTRAL 11 HOW TO PERFORM THE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT 11 HOW TO TEST USE THE BLADE CLUTCH BRAKE SWITCH 11 HOW TO TEST THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL OPC SWITCH 11 SERVI...

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Page 5: ...tery Only charge the battery if it will not sufficiently start the mower Remove the blade belt covers and inspect the belt and idler arm for smooth operation Rotate the blade pulleys slightly to see if they rotate freely and all turn together There will be resistance due to the clutch brake Replace the blade belt covers Check the Rapid Hite deck height adjustment mechanism for proper operation Pre...

Page 6: ... operator seat and turn on the blade clutch switch Run blades for a minute or so Try engaging and disengaging the blades a few times about 10 seconds apart If the blades do not start and stop in a short amount of time service the blade brake system With the blades on now try lifting your weight off the operator seat to test the Operator Presence Control switch OPC The engine should die and the bla...

Page 7: ...ted to engage the blades If you lift off the seat while the blades are running the engine will stop and the blades will brake in seconds Spring loaded chute deflector helps reduce trajectory of thrown objects Belt pulley covers on cutter deck Low center of gravity CG to improve stability on hills Owner User Notice WARNING The owner s user s obligation is to instruct themselves and all potential us...

Page 8: ...ngine manufacturer specifications Failure to comply can compromise operator safety shorten equipment life and void your manufacturer s warranty Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the 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 ...

Page 9: ...r 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 ou...

Page 10: ...tion at the tires However this is the angle that it has the most tendency to tip back pop a wheelie This is the preferred angle for mowing small areas of steeper slopes WARNING Recommendations for this angle Lean as far forward as possible to shift your weight to the front of the mower Accelerate gently Do not accelerate quickly to avoid popping a wheelie If backing down the hill do not stop sudde...

Page 11: ...r leaks Keep body and hands away from pin holes or fittings that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure Hydraulic fluid escaping under high pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause serious injury If foreign fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result Seek medical atten...

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Page 13: ...hould go through each step in the order indicated every time you start the mower How to start the mower Before starting the engine Make sure the control levers are in the neutral outward position Apply the parking brake if it is not already set Turn OFF the blade engaging switch if it is on Turn fuel valve to the Left or Right depending which tank you choose to use Note The fuel valve is located o...

Page 14: ...he left side of the mower closest to the curb until you are within an inch or two of the left rear tire hitting the curb Stop and then gradually bump into the curb with that tire until it is just on top of the curb If the tire slips even while lurching the mower into the curb then the curb is too high and you should use ramps or find another way The mower should still be at a 45 degree angle to th...

Page 15: ...he mower and if the rod is made shorter it will slow down that side of the mower Therefore if the mower is tracking to the left either the left side needs to go faster by lengthening the left side rod or the right side needs to go slower by shortening the right side rod If the mower is tracking to the right either the right side needs to go faster by lengthening the right side rod or the left side...

Page 16: ... to have a front to rear pitch of 1 4 inch aiming the front of the deck toward the ground Adjust one side at time when setting deck height adjustment Belt Tension Adjustment The pump drive belt is self adjusting and requires no adjustment The blade drive belt is self adjusting also and requires no adjustment Replace tension idler assembly if worn or failing to maintain proper tension How to Move t...

Page 17: ...et 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 connections causing an electrical short rust and corrosion When washing with water do so when the unit has cooled down Washing a hot machine c...

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Page 19: ...harpen and balance or replace as necessary 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 foamelement Engine 1 X X Inspect tires replace as needed X X Inspect and tighten all hydraulic hoses X X Adjust parking brake shoes to fi...

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Page 21: ...17 Maintenance Record Date Maintenance Service Performed Unit Hours Shop Technician ...

Page 22: ... Authorized 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 resci...

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