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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WRIGHT MOWER USERS & OWNERS: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING
PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
1. 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.
This machine is constructed only for mowing grass on lawns without obstacles such as stones, tree stumps
etc. The machine can also be used for other tasks when equipped with special accessory attachments;
Grass Gobbler, Velke Sulky and JRCO attachments. All other types of uses are incorrect. The
manufacturer’s directions concerning operation, maintenance and repairs must be carefully followed.
Lawn mowers and all power equipment, can be potentially dangerous if used improperly. Safety requires
good judgment, careful use in accordance with these instructions and common sense.
The machine must only be operated, maintained and repaired by persons familiar with the machines special
characteristics and who are also knowledgeable about the safety instructions. Use only approved repair
parts to maintain.
Accident prevention regulations, other general safety regulations, occupational safety rules, and traffic
regulations must be followed without fail.
Unauthorized modifications to the design of the machine will absolve the manufacturer from liability for any
resulting personal injury or property damage.
1.1 General Safety Instructions
The Wright Stander is designed with your safety in mind. It has the following safety systems with which you
should become 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 provided at the rear of the mower reduce the risk of mower tipping
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.