Wright Manufacturing 54956 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 X 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
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 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 fifteen 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. Never allow passengers on the
mower. DO NOT allow adults to operate the mower
without proper instruction mentioned above.
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