Wright 28215 User Manual

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Commercial Mower Owner’s Manual

WARNING: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING

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

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model number and serial number of your Wright product.

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DATE OF PURCHASE: ____________________

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WRIGHT MANUFACTURING, INC.

4600X WEDGEWOOD BLVD

FREDERICK, MD 21703

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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 and follow the instructions carefully so you can have many years of productive mowing.

For service, remember that your Wright dealer knows your mower best and is interested in your satisfaction. He can provide you with quality maintenance and other assistance you may need.

Please give this manual to anyone who may use the mower for them to study before they operate it. Give the manual to anyone to whom you may sell the mower in the future. It is important for the next owner to receive this information also.

As Wright Manufacturing, Inc. is constantly seeking ways to improve its products, the mower you have may differ slightly from the information and specifications in this manual. Because of our continuous product improvement, Wright reserves the option to make changes at any time without notice.

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 messages

that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Read these instructions

carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety precautions before you

attempt to work on or use this unit.

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, may result in minor or moderate injury.

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Table of Contents

R BY DEALERPRE-DELIVERY SERVICE OF MOWE .........................................................1

SAFETY INSTRUCTION MA

INTRODUCTION............. 3

GENERAL SAFETY INST 3

Owner/User Notice: .........

User Experience and Qualifications:

User Clothing:.........................................................................................................................

Inspect Mower Before Each Use:...........................................................................................

Scheduled Mower Maintenance Safety: .................................................................................4

Work Area Conditions and Ins

Initial Operating Safety Guidelines:.........................................................................................5

Operation on Slopes:..............................

Replacement Parts:.........................................................................

Operation in Reverse:.........................................................................................................

eration in Forward Direction:..............................................................................................6

Operation During Zero-Radius Turns:.....................................................................................

Fuel Safety: ............................................................................................................................7

Hydraulic Safety:.....................................................................................................................7

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................................8

Inspect Mower Before Each Use:......................................................................................

How to Start the Mower:.........................................................................................................

w to Drive the Mower: ........................................................................................................8

V-Turn™ Technique............................................................................................................9

Velke Mower Controls – Straight.........................................................................................9

Velke Mower Controls – Right Turn ..............................................................................

Velke Mower Controls – Left Turn.........................................

How to Stop and Park the Mower.........................................................................................10

Ho he Mower On Varying Terrain........................................................................10

w To Use T

How to Change the Speed/Sensitivity Adjustment...............................

How to Perform the Trackin

How to Test/Use the Blade Clutch/Brake Switch..................................................................11

Ho 1

w to Test the Operator Presence Control (OPC) Switch..................................................1

rvice and Adjustments......................................................................................................11

Tire Maintenance and Pressure.........................................................

Hydraulic Motor Support Adjustment............................................................................

Blade Adjustment and Height-of-Cut.................................................................................12

Belt Tension Adjustment ...................................................................................................12

How to Move the Mower If the Engine Won’t Start............................................................12

Bleeding Air from the Hydraulic System............................................................................12

Battery Service (if electric start) ........................................................................................13

Cleaning the Mower........................................................

Maintenance Schedule............................................................................

Maintenance Record....................................................................................

NUAL...........................................................................................3

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RUCTIONS....................................................................................

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g and Neutral Adjustment..........................................................10

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PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE OF MOWER BY

DEALER

If you are not completely familiar with the Safety Instructio Manual read it now before proceeding with the Pre-Delivery

WARNING

Service of the mower. Only your authorized Wright Mowe dealer should perform the Pre-Delivery Service of the mower.

The W Howe me lapse, the following items need to be repeated again before starting the mower. After you have uncrated the mower, follow these procedures in the order indicated:

• Re

• Ins ny damage, unusual conditions or missing parts.

• Inspect the mower for all of its decals, especially the warning decals. There should be one blade

• Ch

• Check (and fill if necessary) engine oil level according to the engine manufacturer’s recommendati

• Check (and fill if necessary) hydraulic fluid level. The level should be about 2-3” below the top of th

• Check rear tire pressure. 8 to 12 psi. is recommended. It should be even on both sides. Use the

• Remove the blade belt cover and check (and tighten if necessary) all belt tensions according to

• Ro

• Lubricate all moving parts (see Maintenance Items

•

• Rem

• Fill

• DO

• Set the rear of the machine on jack stands or blocks to raise rear wheels off the ground two or three

•

right Mower is shipped completely assembled and has been adjusted and tested at the factory.

ver, due to the jostling of the shipping process and the delivery ti

move spark plug wire from spark plug(s). pect the mower for a

warning decal on each side of the deck, the “shield missing” decal under the blade belt cover, an

the dash decal.

eck to ensure belt guard is in place before operation.

oil fill. Use fully SYNTHETIC oil: Mobil-1 15W-50.

higher pressures for heavier operators. Set the tire pressure in the front caster tires between 35

and 46 psi. Higher pressures will help keep the caster tires on their rims when impacted from th

side but give a stiffer ride. Some Front Casters are equipped with non-pneumatic tires and do n

required any air.

specifications further in this manual. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

tate the blade pulleys slightly to see if they all turn together. (Note: Clutch Brake will create some

resistance.)

section of this manual).

Replace the blade belt cover.

ove battery (if electric start version) from machine and fully charge (if necessary) in an open, well ventilated area according to the recommendations of the battery charger manual. The battery is 12 volts. After fully charged, install on mower and attach battery cables, positive first (from starter motor) and negative last (from ground).

fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline. Open fuel valve under gas tank. NOT START THE ENGINE AT THIS TIME. FOLLOW THE NEXT PROCEDURE BEFORE

STARTING. The hydraulic system MUST be checked for proper operation before allowing wheels to operate on the ground.

inches and must be able to secure the mower from rolling off or away during the next procedures. Check

nder the mower deck for any debris or unusual conditions.

With hand controls in the middle or neutral position, apply the parking brake. Open the manual valves on top of each motor a half-of-a-turn counterclockwise. Reattach spark plug wires to spark plugs. Before starting the engine be ready to stop it if the wheels begin to turn with the brake on. (If this

happens, check that the manual valves on top of each motor are open at least a half-of-a-turn counterclockwise.)

check to be sure that the mower will not fall off the supports you devise. The stand(s)

on.

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• Start the engin run at low RPM for se Release the parking brake. Now gradually close the manual bypass valves on top of each pump one at a time, and see if the wheels start to move. If the wheels move when the hand controls are in neutral

it djust the neutral adjustme

pos ion, a nt allen screw located on each pump until they stop. The manual valves on top of each pump sho levers, one at a time, forward and backwar backward according to position of the lever stop when the hand controls are in the neut Now check if th while engaged. If not, service the parking brake locking syste .

• Before testing the blade clu ng vulnerable to possible th the mower

ck or in its line of

de discharge at this or at any time. The discharge chute deflector should be in the down brake should now Move the engine throttle to ¾ speed setting.

• Turn on the blade clutch switch. Run blades for a blades a few times about 10 seconds apart. each time, service the blade brake system. switch to test the Operator Presence Control should stop in several seconds. If not, se

• Disengage the blades, set the parking brake, shu stand(s).

• Drive the mower around on a level parking Speed/Sensitivity Adjustment be used. (See Speed/Sensitivity Adjustme controls are held to the full speed position which see further in this manual for information o

• As you drive the mower, listen for any unusual n service as necessary. Next, go over the s manual with the custome during their initial operation on a level parking comfortable with the ba

• Dealer: Please fill out and follow the instruc the cus r and signed by the customer and a repre immediately (within 14 days from date of retail purchase) to Products Distributor according to the di copy of the registration form and then k form to your Wright Manufacturing Prod unless the mower is registered and all of purchaser is both your and our customer for supporting our products.

e according to the engine manufacturer’s recommendation. Let the engine

veral minutes to get the hydraulic fluid circulating through the pumps, etc.

uld now b ontrol

d. Che

s. If no wheels

ral o plied.

e parking brake locking system

tch/brake operation, make sure the area is clear and there is nothi

rown objects from under the mower. No one should be near

position. The parking be applied.

With

rvice th

lot. It is r

nt.) Check that the m

n trac

afety in

r. Instruct the customer

sic operation and use of t

tion

tomer fill out his part of the form. Afte the Product Registration Card is filled out

senta ive from your dealership, please mail or fax it rections

eep y

ucts

e firmly closed. Now try moving the hand c

ck to see if the wheels move forward and

t, service the hand control system. If the

sition the parking brake should now be ap p

(if applicable) prevents the unit from being driven

minute or so. Try engaging and disengaging the

If the blades do n seconds

the blades on, now try disengaging the OPC itch (OPC). The engine should die and the blad

sw es

e OPC system. Try this a couple of times. ff the engine and remove the mower from the

t o

ecommended that the slower setting of the her in this manual for information on

furt

ower drives in a straight line when both hand

is up against the stationary control bar. If not,

king adjustment.

s and test for irregular operation and adjust or

oise

formation and operating procedures in this

in proper operation and observe the customer

t. Make sure the customer is familiar and

he mower.

on the Product Registration Form and have

on the Card. Then give the customer his

our copy and mail the remaining copies of the Distributor. The limited warranty is not valid above steps are taken. Remember, the

the

his satisfaction is very important. Thank y

and ou

ot start and stop in a few

your Wright Commercial

• The mower is now read

y for

delivery to your customer.

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SAFETY INSTRUC

esult

oderate

or serious

This symbol with the word “WARNING” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death

The Velke Mower is built to the highest standards in the industry. However, carelessness or operator error may result in serious bodily inj o

r death. Accident and hazard prevention are

ependent upon the awareness, concern,

w per training of the

isdom, and pro personnel

in ed in the operation, transport, maintenance,

volv and s ry operator is properly trained and thoroughly familiar with all of the information in this manual before operating the equipment.

The Velke Mower 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 startin

the engine

• You must engage the OPC switch in order to

engage the blades

• You must engage the OPC switch in order for

the engine to run if the blades are engaged

• If the OPC switch becomes disengaged while

the blades are running the engine will stop and the blades will brake in seconds

Letting go of th ll stop the

• e hand controls wi

wheels instant

• Spring loaded chute deflector helps reduce

trajectory of thrown objects

• Belt/pulley covers on cutter deck and at rear

under pump pulleys

WARNING

injury.

TO WRIGHT MO

WARNING

MANUAL BEFOR

INTRODUCTION

ury

torage of the equipment. Make sure eve

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WER

TION MANUAL

CAUTION

This symbol with the word “CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could r

USERS & OWNERS: READ THIS

E U

SING. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!

th op 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 operat 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 allo 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.

This product is designed for use by physically fit, experienced, professional commercial mower operators who have a minimum of 160 hours o experience operating twelve horsepower and greater industrial mowers. Operators must be 18 years or older. They must have read and understood this manual. DO NOT allow childre to operate the mower. Do not allow adults to operate the mower without proper instruction mentioned above. Never allow passengers on the mower.

in minor or m

injury.

WARNING

Ow :

ner/User Notice

he owner’s/use instruct

emselves and all potential users in the safe

eration of this equipment and be sure they

User Experience and Qualifications:

r’s obligation is to T

WARNING

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WARNING

ser Clothing:

O NOT operate the mower while wearing

andals, tennis shoes, sneakers or shorts.

s Alw -

ays wear long non-baggy pants. Wear high top leather work boots with thick, textured tre soft-r smooth

ubber soled at all times. Hard or soled shoes are too slippery for a good footing the Velke™ or sulky. NEVER wear loose-fitting clothing which could get caught in moving part or jacket pockets that can get caught to the

lebars or control levers of any mower you

hand drive. Wearing safety glasses, ear protection and safety shoes is advisable and required by s

cal ordinances and insurance regulations.

WARNING

ad,

ome

Inspect Mower Before Each Use:

OT use the mower if any parts are not

DO N maintained in good operating condition. Examine the moving parts prior to each use. Look for

cessive wear, bald or worn tires, cracks in

, loose or missing bolts, cotter, linchpin or

parts

pins or cable yoke pins and replace befor

“hair” e

ting the mower. Make sure all safety

opera

ment provided with the mower is in good

equip

ting order, including all the warning decal

opera s and the required operat stops the engine and blades when the handoperated Operator Presence Control (OPC)

h is released. (To test the OPC, follow

switc

ctions in the Operating Instructions

instru of thi -

s manual.) Be sure that all parts of the hand

opera

ted transmission control system are tight

and s

ecure. This is to reduce the possibility that

the mower could have a loss of

heduled Mower Maintenance Safety:

Repla

ce worn tire(s) with less than 3/32” of any tread groove left. Use tires with the tread pattern specified by Wright Mfg., Inc. only. Grease all fitting

s daily. DO NOT change the engine governor settings or over-rev the engine contrary to en

gine manufacturer specifications. Keep the

Wrigh condition, and

t mower in good operating

WARNING

or-presence device which

section

control or safety.

keep safety devices and shields in pla work

ing condition. Keep all nuts, bolts, and

screw

s tight to be sure the equipment is in safe

working condition. Check the blade mounting

for proper tightness every eight (8) ho

bolts urs of

tion. Check the blades for excessive wear

opera

harpness every four to eight (4-8) hours o

and s f operation. Replace excessively worn blades.

pen dull blades. The mower should not be

Shar

after the blades or other part of the mower

used

s a foreign object, until conducting a

strike thorough inspection and any damage is repaired.

ee the instructions in the Recommended

S Maintenance section of this manual for other items of required maintenance.

WARNING

ce and in

Work Area Conditions and Inspection:

Prior to operating the unit, carefully inspect all lawn/ground areas where you plan to use the

vemower for hidden, hard-to-see objects or une

n ground that may be hidden in the grass. Clea the work area of movable objects such as wire rocks, glass, etc. that might be picked up by the

r and dangerously thrown. Remove, if

mowe

ible, or mp

oss ark the location of all immovable

bjects or irregular areas and be sure not to hit

em with any part of the mower, its deck or the

b such as holes, abrupt change

lades. Obstacles s

ground contour, tree trunks, stumps or roots,

s rotruding from the ground,

tub pipes p paving edges, etc. in the path of operation can abr turn or stop the mower. This could throw you off the Velke™ or sulky or into and possibly over the handle bars causing serious injury or death. The faster you are moving the more potential there for injury. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Keep away from drop-offs, the edges of ponds, streams, pools, etc. especially at the bottom of slopes. Do not mow when children or others are around. When the Wright mower is in use, never direct the grass discharge toward bystanders, traffic, cars or buildings nor allow

nyone near the machine while in operation. a Thrown objects can pass through glass windows and some walls of buildings. There is extreme risk of danger from thrown objects or being cut by the blades of the mower or being run over if y lose control. Never operate the mower in an

uptly

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enclosed area without good, approved ventilation. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.

WARNING

Initial Operating Safety Guidelines:

• Read and understand the warning on the instrument panel of the mower.

• Keep a firm hold on the stationary handle at all times.

• Know the controls and how to stop quickly.

• Before attempting to start the engine, follow all

starting instructions below and in the engine operator’s manual.

• Look behind before backing up and use extreme caution when backing up while standing on the Velke.

• Before leaving the operator’s pos momentarily, turn off the blade clutch engagement switch and apply the parking brake. Keep others from coming near the mower. Return to the operator position as soon as possible.

en leaving the Wright mower unattended,

• Wh turn off the blade clutch engageme switch, apply the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key. Never leave the machine unattended on a slope. If the parking brake becomes disengaged, the mower could roll which would be hazardous.

• When transporting, driving onto transport vehicles, into buildings, across park or otherwise not mowing gra blade clutch engagement switch to reduce risk of thrown objects and rotating blade hazard. After coming to a stop, apply the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key.

ore performing any maintenance or repair

• Bef service, mowing height or other adjustments, disengage power to blades, apply the parking brake, stop the engine, remove ignition key and spark plug from spark plug(s).

• DO NOT allow inexperienced people to operate the mower until they have read and understood these safety instructions. Operate the mower at slower speeds while becoming familiar with it.

ition, even

ing lots

ss, turn off the

wire

• Speeding is dangerous for even an experienced operator. Sudden s excessive speeds may cause serious injury.

•

The grass discharge chute deflector must be

installed at all times and in th position except that it may be raised w the grass catcher is completely inst

• If the mower discharge clogs, turn off the blade clutch switch, apply the parking brakes, stop the engine and remove the key before removing obstruction.

• Keep all shields and covers in place, especially grass discharge chute deflector, the belt cover, and the pump belt/pulley cover.

• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts, especially the blades, engine flywheel, belts and pulleys.

•

Do not touc engine is

running or soon after it is stopped. These areas can be so hot as to cause severe burns.

• Clean grass, le surfaces after use to prevent fire hazard.

Be alert for traffic when crossing roads or

•

operating ne

Before crossing walks or

roads, t for them

h engine or muffler while

aves and lubricant spills from

ar roadways. gravel drives, side•

turn off the blades and wai

. to stop

WARNING

e down

rear wheels,

Operation on Slopes:

DO NOT operate on steep slopes. Do not operate the mower on slopes steeper than you can feel secure about the traction of the tires an the stability of the mower. Do not operate the mower on slopes at all when the grass is wet. There is a danger of suddenly sliding sideways or down the hill. When operating on a slope, travel across the grade whenever possible, not in an u or down pattern. Reduce speed and exerci

xtreme caution on slopes and in shae revent tipping or loss of control. Be especially

autious when changing direction on slopes.

he Wright mower is capable of greater traction

n slopes than typical riding mowers because of

e be

th nefits of a lower center of gravity. It is

tial for you to know more about the essen

handling characteristics of the mower so that you

tops from

hen

alled.

blade

rp turns to

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can enjoy more efficient mowing technique for increasing your safety.

The Wright mower handles differently at differen angles of attack on a slope. It is important to understand the following differences so that you can use or avoid using the mower at different angles for the best advantage. Be aware that if the following orientations to a slope and must handle the mower accordingly. As you use the mower you will gain the technique to mow lawn than ever before.

When pointing up a slope, the mower ha most weight on the drive wheels and therefore

e most traction at the tires. However, this is the

ngle that it has the most tendency to tip back

pop-a-wheelie.” rred angle for

(“ ) This is the prefe

owing small ar es.

commendations for this angle:

• Do not accelerate quickly to avoid “popping-awheelie.”

• If backing down the hill, do not stop sud but slow down gradually and maintain an upward force on the handles to keep the front of the mower on the ground.

When pointing down a slope, the mower has the least weight on the drive wheels a th

erefore the least traction at the tires. This is the

ngle that the mower has the most tendency to

s this is the angle tha

lide. However, t it has the

ast tendency to tip back. Avoid this angle, as it

as the least advantage for the mower.

Recommendations for this angle:

• Do not change speed suddenly to minimize tendency of going into a slide. Accelerate and slow down gently. If you ever go into a uncontrolled slide while pointing down a slope, the recommended procedure is to go of the handles and move up-hill from th mower. Otherwise, control the mower gently and stay off slopes that tend to make the wheels slide at this orientation.

When cros

as the average amount of weight on the drive

heels versus the front wheels, similar to level

round. However, this angle leaves the least

eight on the higher side drive wheel, tending to

eas of steeper slopm

sing a slope sideways, the mower

s and

s the

denly

the

let

make it slip. This is the preferred angle for mowing large area

Recommendations for this angle:

• Do not accelerate quickly to minimize the tendency of “popping-a- wheelie”. Accelerate gently.

Note: Excessively worn tire tread is dangerous. Replace tire(s) with less than 3/32” of any tread groove left. Use tires with the tread pattern recommended by Wright Mfg., Inc. only. Keep the tire pressure in the drive tires at the recommended level. Higher pressures will cause the tires to have less traction which will force you to go slower and with less safety.

s of gentle slopes.

Replacement Parts:

Use of parts other than specified parts s by Wright Manufacturing, Inc. may comp

e safe use of the mower and are not

th recommended.

WARNING

Operation in Reverse:

e extreme caution when operating in reverse while standing on the Velke. Always keep a firm grip on t s. Operate the mower very slowly, inching it backward until you become familiar with how the mower operates. Always operate slowly if in an awkward location or position. While backing up never place your foot or feet on the ground near the back edge of the mower to prevent serious personal injury if mower were to run over you. Look behind you before backing to prevent

injuring yourself or anyone behind you. Operate at slow speeds in forward and reverse if not completely familiar with mower operation. See

the “How to change the Speed/Sensitivity Adjustment” section of this manual.

he mower handles with both hand

WARNING

Operation in Forward Direction:

Always keep a firm grip on the mower handles with both hands. Operate the mower slowly until

upplied

romise

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you become familiar with how the mower operates. Do not operate the mower faster than conditions allow. For bumpy ground, dim l be conditions where you should normal. Never operate the mowe speed un el, w of clearly visible ground ransp areas. Speeding with any mower

nd so is traveling faster than con

a permit on this mower. Sudden stops from excessive speed or becoming detached fro mower may cause serious injury or death. the “How to change the Speed/Sensitivity Adjustment” section of this manual.

less you are on lev

Operation During Zero-Radius T

During zero-radius turns (when one mow rotates backwards while the other is mo forward) drive extra slowly to reduce the possibility of losing traction, or control, or becoming dizzy. This will help prevent you fr losing control of the mower. Be aware that do a turn on a slope you may go through al the orientations to a slope mentioned above must handle the mower accordingly.

example, hills, wet or ight or high grass would all

work slower than

r at the highest

ide, open areas

or t

orting on paved

is dangerous,

ditions should

WARNING

m the

See

urns:

er wheel

ving

if you

l of

and

Fuel Safety:

Handle gasoline with care – it is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. Do not smoke while handling gasoline. Use an approved gasoline container.

r remove the fuel cap or add g

Neve asoline to a

or an enginerunning or hot engine been allowed to cool for several minutes after running. Never fill the tank indoors and alway clean up spilled gas. NEVER store the equ with gasoline in the tank inside a building w fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

that has not

ipment

here

WARNING

Hydraulic Saf

Keep body and hands away from pin holes or fittings that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use paper or cardboard a to search for leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under high pressure may have suff penetrate skin and cause serious injury. If foreign

uid is injected into the skin, it m

fl ust be surgically

emoved within a few hours by a doctor familiar

ith this form of injury or gangrene may res

w ult.

eek medical atte

S ntion immediately. Make sure

all hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all hydraulic hos before starting the Wright mower. Hydrau is under high pressure. If you need service on y

our hydraulic system, please see your

uthorized Wright dealer.

e really want you to be as safe as possible.

Please read the above again and again un

y e

ou fully understand the methods to promot

REMEMBER – YOUR MOWER CAN BE ONL

FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING

es and lines are in good condition

the safest operation possible.

AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR.

PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

ety:

nd not hands

icient force to

lic fluid

til

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OPERATI

WARNING

If you ar Manu the mow PRECA

e no ion

al, rea proceeding with the operation of

er. REMEMBER THERE ARE CERTAIN

UTIONS U MUST

NOW TAK

Inspect

spection of Mower: Do not use the mower if

any parts a rating condition. Examine all moving parts prior to each use. Look for excessive wear, bald drive tires or worn out front tires (normally smooth), cracks in parts, loose or missing bolts, cotter, linchpin or “hair” pins and replace before operating the mower. Make sure all safety equipment provided with the mower is in good operating order, including all warning decals and the operatorpresence device which stops the engine and blades when the hand-operated Operator Presence Control (OPC) switch is released. To test the OPC, follow the instructions further down in this manual. Ensure that all parts of the handoperated transmission control system are tight and secure. This is to reduce the possibility th the mower could have a loss of control or safety.

Basic Operation: The following procedures are to guide you through the basic operation of the mower. You should be a qualified mower operator according to the safety section of this manual. If this is your first time, operation should only be done with the assistance of your dealer on a level area. You should go through each step, in the order indicated, every time you start the mower.

Mower Before Each Use:

re not maintained in good ope

How to Start the Mower:

Before starting the engine

• Make sure the control levers are in the exact neutral position

• Apply the parking brake if it is not already set.

• Turn OFF the blade engaging switch if it is on.

Starting the engine

Recoil Start:

• Turn the ignition key to the “Run” position

• Check to see if the equipment has a separate

choke knob or whether it is incorporated into the throttle control. Start the engine accordin

INSTRUCTIONS

t completely familiar with the Safety Instruct

d it now before

LISTED IN THIS MANUAL THAT YO

E BEF E MOWER.

ORE STARTING TH

to the engine manufacturer’s recommendation, see engine manual, keepin in mind that various models use different choke controls.

Electric Start:

• Start the engine according to the engine manufacturer’s recommendation (see engine manual). You will need to start the engine by turning the key on the mower’s instrument panel. Do not engage the starter for more than ten (10) seconds at a time. This may overheat the starter and the wiring systems. Wait ten (10) seconds between attempts. If the engine does not start within ten tries or stalls frequently, take the mower in for service.

After starting the engine according to the engine manufacturer’s recommendation, let the engine run for several minutes to get the hydraulic fluid circulating through the pumps, etc. and to allow the engine to warm up. Do not over-rev a cold engine.

Unusual Noises or Irregular Operation

As you drive the mower listen for any unusual noises and test for irregular operation and adjust or service as necessary.

How to Drive the Mower:

crease the engine speed about one fourth of the way from idle. Release the parking brake. Now try moving the hand control levers, one at a time, very slightly, forward and backward. Check to see if the wheels move forward and backward according to the position of the levers. (If not, service the hand control system.) If the wheels stop when the hand controls are in the neutral position the parking brake should now be applied. Now check if the parking brake locking system (if applicable) prevents the unit from being driven. (If not, service the parking brake locking system.) Increase the engine speed to about half of the way from idle speed. Release the parking brake.

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igher engine speed will make the contro

The h ls much more responsive and the mower much quicker; Use with caution. Now try moving the hand control levers, one at a time, very slightly forward and backward. Gradually increase you speed until you are well acquainted with the operation of the hand controls and the mower’s behavior. After gaining a good feel for how the mower handles, gradually attempt higher engine speeds until familiar with operation at full throttle engine speed.

V-Turn™ Technique

This is a unique method only possible with the Wright Velke mower. You already know how to a U-turn – few minutes of practice, the V-turning™ will l y e smoother, quicker turn

ou tak s, while standing up straighter, feeling more comfortable, m smooth maneuvers. V-turning™ especially works well with one or two-wheeled Velke™ sulkies.

Caution: be sure that you have no baggy, loose clothing or jacket pockets that can get caught to the handlebars or control levers o any mower you drive.

but now there’s the V-turn™. After a

aking

forward with your four fingers. As the mowe direction straightens out roll your hand naturally back to the normal position and begin again to hold pressure on the control lever with your thumb as before the turn began.

For a video demonstration, please go to www.wrightmfg.com.

r’s

Velke Mower Controls – Straight

Velke Mower Contr

ols – Right Turn

How to V-turn™. Begin to learn by gradually slowing the mower so the turn will be slow, then:

• Gradually let off the forward pressure of your

thumb on the control lever on the inside of the turn you want to take. pressure on speed of the turn you desire. Since the outside handleba ngled toward you, your outside hand and arm will be comfortably positioned during the turn.

• pletely allow your inside thumb to let

Com go

he control lever and roll y

of t our inside hand

ard and around the front

forw of the handlebar. While keeping your thumb hooked on the

dle bar get your four fingers ready to

han squeeze the control lever from underneath the handlebar (see picture).

•

To trace a small circle with the inside wheel to

protect the tu the inside control lever with your four fingers from underneath. With this new orientation of your forearm, the inside handlebar is angled towa you so your inside hand will be comfortab positioned during the turn.

• When nearing the end of your desired t

just further squeeze the inside control levers

the outside control lever at the

rf, slightly squeeze

You will maintain

r is now a

urn,

Velke Mower Controls – Left Turn

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How to Stop and Park the Mow

Come to a complete stop. If the blades are on, turn them off using the switch on the instrumen 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 remo the key from the ignition switch. The mower is now parke w

ithout engaging the parking brake and do not leave the unit parked unattended on a sloped surface.

d. Do not leave unit parked unattended

How to Drive the Mower Over a Curb

To climb a curb, first see the Safety Instruction Manual section of this manual, especially the parts on:

• Initial Operating Safety Guidelines

• Operation In Reverse

• Operation In Forward Direction To drive over and up a curb proceed forward

he curb

t pushing down on the handlebar and move slowly forward allowing the front wheels to rest on the ground beyond the curb. Then proceed slowly while driving the rear wheels over the curb. To drive over and down a curb proceed slowly forward to the curb and allow the front wheels to slowly roll off of the curb and down to the ground below the curb. Then move slowly forward until the rear wheels roll over the curb and down to the ground below. NEVER stand on the Velke (sulky)

hile driving over a curb. w

, lift the front wheels off the ground by

How To Use The Mower On Varying

Terrain

See the Safety Instruction Manual section of this manual, especially the parts on:

• Initial Operating Safety Guidelines

• Operation On Slopes

• Operation In Reverse

• Operation In Forward Direction

• Operation During Zero-Radius Turns

WARNING

How to Change the Speed/Sensitivi

Adjustment

The controls are initially set with the Speed/ Sensitivity Adjustment in the faster, more sensitive position. The adjustment can be changed to the slower setting. This will increase

the ground speed approximately 25-30%. The slower setting has a corresponding decrease the sensitivity of the controls. In other words, a given amount of movement of the control leve will cause about a 25-30% change in the grou speed making the controls more sensitive. After stopping the engine, the adjustment is made removing the control rods from the current holes in the control levers and reinstalling them in the alternate holes. The holes closest to the c h

andle pivot bushings (toward the back of the

er) are for this slower, less sensitive settin

mow g and the hole shings are the faster, more sensitive setting. BE SURE THE

s farthest from the pivot bu

BOLT/NUT IN THE CONTROL ROD ENDS ARE SECURELY REPLACED E TIME YOU REMOVE THEM. You must then pe Trackin further described below.

rform the g Adjustment,

w to Perform the Tracking and Neutra

Adjustment

First ensure that the tire pressure is equal on bo rear drive tires. Drive the mower on a level parking lot with engine at full throttle. Check that the mower drives in a straight line when both hand controls are held to the full speed position. If not, park the mower and stop the engine. The adjustment is made by removing the control rod from one or the other of the swivel ends at the lower ends of the control rods and screwing the swivel to either make the control rod longer shorter. The turnbuckle may also b

djustm he

a ent. Before changing the length of t rods sev

In the “faster” Speed/Sensitivity setting neither should be lengthened so much that at full speed it pulls the pump control lever (on the sides of the pumps) against the pump stop. Therefore, to reach the maximum capable speed, the rods should be lengthened one turn at a time un can feel in the hand control that the pump stop has been contacted. Then shorten the rod one turn. You will feel the slight resistance. There is no need to start the engine or even replace the hair pin while checking this incrementally. Just put the swivel in the hole in the lever and test it by

eral facts are important to know.

e used for this

rs nd

ontrol

ACH

rod

til you

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squeezing the handle to full fast position. Remember, this procedure does not apply S

peed/Sensitivity Adjustment is in the slower setting. Otherwise you will wind the swivels way

lose most or all of its reverse capability and then the gap between the handlebar and the control levers becomes excessive when at the neutral

osition. p

If the rod is made longer it will speed up that side

he mower and if the rod is made shorter it will

of t

down that side of the mower. So, if the

slow

wer is tracking to the left, either the left side

ds to go faster (by lengthening the rod) or the

nee

t side needs to go slower (by shortening the

righ rod). If the mower is tracking to the right, either the right side needs to go faster (by lengthening the rod) or the left side needs to go slower (by

ortening the rod). It is important that neither rod

sh should be lengthened too far, as mentioned above.

The

only reference point to limit the adjustment from be position e

everything is way off either because you are ins only use the faster Speed/ Sensitivity setting to get the tracking accurate and then change to the slo on

BE SURE THE BOLT/NUT IN THE CONTROL ROD IS SECURELY REPLACED EACH TIME YOU REMOVE THEM. After getting the mower to trac the Ret nec from

coming extremely off is the relative

of the pump stop and the handlebar in th

efaster Spe d/Sensitivity setting. Therefore, if

talling new parts (or other reasons) you should

wer speed range and adjust the tracking only

e or two turns on either side.

k straight, readjust the neutral adjustment on

pump by using a ¼” allen wrench at the

urn-to-Neutral (RTN) mechanism, if

essary. It is normal to make these adjustments

time to time.

ow to Test/Use the Blade Clutch/Brake

if the

ill up the rods and the mower will go faster but w

Switch

Bef /brake operation,

ore testing the blade clutch

ak d there is nothing

e sure the area is clear anm

uln

v erable to thrown objects from under the mower r in its lin deflecto parking the engine mowing highest

. No one should be near the mower deck o

e of discharge. The discharge chute

r should be in the down position. The

brake should now be applied. Move

throttle to ¾ speed setting. (When

, the engine speed should always be at its

setting. The engine governor will regulate

the eng conditio switch blades disengaging the blades a few times about 10 sec in a bra Un the

ine according to the different mowing

ns at that setting.) Engage the OPC

and turn on the blade clutch switch. Run

for a minute or so. Try engaging and

onds apart. If the blades do not start and stop few seconds each time, service the blade

ke system or contact your local Wright dealer.

der mowing load, the clutch’s longevity will be

greatest at the highest RPM setting.

How to Test the Operator Presence

Control (OPC) Switch

Wit

h the parking brake applied, engage the OPC

swi ould kill

tch on the Handle Bar. This action sh

e engine.

th With the des ON, disengage the OPC switch. The engin should kill and the blades should stop within a fe seconds. If not, service the OPC system.

parking brake OFF and with the bla

WARNING

Service and Adjustments

Tire Maintenance and Pressure

Excessively worn tire tread is dangerous on all hills. Replace drive tires with less than 3/32” of any tread groove left. Use tires with the tread pattern recommended by Wright Mfg., Inc. only. Keep the tire pressure at the proper level. Hi

ressures will

hic ty

w h will force you to go slower, with less safe and ill

give you a harder ride. Higher pressures w help keep th rims when impacted from the side but give a harder ride. They do not have any tread but should be replaced when excessively worn.

cause the tires to have less traction

e front caster tires on their

Hydraulic Motor Support

Adjustment

The various holes in frame and the hydraulic motor supports may be used to make a fine forward/rearward adjustment to the balance of the Velke Mower. This adjustment should always be made in combination with the coarse height-of-cut adjustment and anti-tip roller adjustment as described below. When the motor supports are set in the forward position, the Velke Mower will be balanced lighter in the front than when set in the rearward position, giving more traction to the drive tires. Heavy operators (over

the mower

gher

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250 pounds) may find that the rearward position helps keep the front of the mower down.

Blade Adjustment and Height-of-Cut

Before Adjusting the Height-of-Cut be sure of proper air pressure in all four tires and check for even tire wear. The height-of-cut can be adjusted the following ways:

• Coarse Adjustment adjustment the rear wheels, the front casters should be adjusted at the same time. Adjust the rear wheel motor supports equally in one of the three settings up or down 0.75” each i a 1.5” total range.

a. Use the highest holes in tractor frame

for cutting heights of 1.75”-3.0”.

b. Use the middle holes in tractor fram

for cutting heights of 2.5”-3.75”, setting.

c. Use the lowest holes in tractor frame

for cutting heights of 3.25”-4.5”.

Adjust the front caster arms at their respectiv

support brackets equally in one o seven settings up or down 0.25” each through a 1.5” total range. a. This should be done with two shims (or

spacers) on the bottom and one shim on the top of the caster support arm.

b. The front-to-rear leveling of the blades

should be between level (preferred) to .25” lower at the front of the blades but never higher at the front.

Use the lowest holes in tractor frame

for heights of 3.25”-4.5”.

• Temp

orary Height-of-Cut Adjustment:

aster shims (or spacers) you can adjust

the c

lades downward temporarily .5” or 1”

the b below the original coarse setting as described above. Th with two s one shim on the top of the ca With the blades level at this assumed starting point, you should never move all of the shims to the bottom since that would make the blades higher at the front.

The angle of attack of the blades should

always be level or lower at the front. This makes the blade cut the grass only once and saves fuel and wear on the whole mower. It also allows more efficient mowing and grass catching or dispersal. If you mow in an area of the country where the lawn is very thick and spongy you may

is assumes that the blades are level

hims (or spacers) on the bottom and

: For the coarse

factory

f the

Using

ster support arm.

• Fine Adjustment:

The pump drive belt is self-adjusting, an normally requires no adjustment, just replacement. It is spring loaded to prevent str on the pump bearings. However, if adjustm necessary, the bla tightened only so that you can deflect the belt about ½ inch when pushing 8 lbs. with your thumb. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN OR THE SPINDLE AND IDLER BEARINGS WILL WEAR PREMATURELY OR YOU COULD DAMAGE THE ENGINE BEARINGS. This adjustment should be checked at forty (40) hour intervals except new belts should be checked every four (4) hours for the first twenty (20) hours. A belt will not cut grass, will run hot and wear prematurely.

Rotate b the top o counterclockwise. Tighten the valves starting the mower again. (Do not ove

When any of the hydraulic parts are disconnected or removed or when the oil is changed, air must be bled from the system. Disconnect the small hose line from each of the pumps going to the oil filter. When oil starts to flow without bubbles from end of hose, plug the hose. When oil starts to flow without bubbles from the disconnected open port on the pump, reconnect hose to pump. Set the rear of the machine on jack stands or blocks to raise rear wheels off of the ground two or three inches and check that the mower will not fall off

have to set these two adjustments as they would appear on the grass and not on a

surface due to the tires “floa

hard ting” up on or “sinking” down into the lawn.

Adjust the blades equally in five settings up or down 0.25” each in a 1.25” total range. The shims on the blade bolts are moved from un spindle. If possible, the top and the bottom of the spindle shaft. Using the maximums and minimums of these methods gives you a total range of 2.75” from

1.75” to 4.5” in eleven distinct settings. The factory setting is 3” when measured to a hard floor surface at the front of the deck.

der the spindle to the top of the

leave at least one shim at

Belt Tension Adjustment

ain

ent is

de drive belts should be

loose

How to Move the Mower

If the

Engine Won’t Start

oth of the manual “dump” valve levers on

f each hydraulic pump about ½ turn

again before

r tighten)

Bleeding Air from the Hydraulic

System

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the supports you devise. The s able to secure the mower from during the next procedures. Check under the mower for any debris or unusual conditions. After starting the engine, run at full forward speed for about a minute and then reverse speed for another minute. Repeat until the air noise in the system quiets down and full power is restored. Check (and fill if necessary) hydraulic fluid level. The level should be about 2”-3” below the top of the oil fill. Use fully synthetic oil: Mobil-1 15W-50. Whenever servicing the hydraulic system, it is of the utmost importance to keep any dirt or debris from getting into the system. Clean off all parts before disassembly and assembly.

tand(s) must be

rolling off or away

Battery Service (if electric start)

Remove battery (if electric start version) from machine and fully charge in an open, well ventilated area according to the recommendations of the battery charger manual. The battery is 12 volts. After fully charged, install on mower and attach battery cables, positive first (from starter motor) and negative last (from ground).

Cleaning the Mower

The underside of the mower deck should be checked and cleaned twice daily, and more often if the grass being mowed is lush or wet. 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 can cause various unseen system damage. If water is used for cleaning, immediately dry it with a leaf blower or lowpressure compressed air. Once the wash is complete, always lubricate and grease all applicable areas.

MAINTENANCE SERVICE INTERVALS (see chart on following page)

It is very important to keep good maintenance records. Use the hour meter

on the mower to record the hour reading of each maintenance service so you will not forget how long it has been since you last did certain maintenance. The more faithful and consistent you are, the longer the mower will last and slower it will depreciate.

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE REQUIRED TO AVOID

INVALIDATING THE WARRANTY.

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Maintenance Schedule

MAINTENANCE I TEM

Inspect for cracks i n fr ame, cut ter deck or other st eel part s

Inspect all belts for wear, adjustment and alignment Check all bolts and nuts for t i ghtness (t i ghten as necessary) Lubrica t e hand control l eve r p i vot sha fts wit h wate r pr oof gr ease Check hydraulic oil reser voir l evel and fi ll as needed - Use SYNTHETIC oil Mobil1 15W-50

Grease caster wheel beari ngs Check tire pressure; Rear tires 18-22 psi -Front ti r es 30-40 psi . Some Front

Casters ar e e qui pped wi t h non- pneum a t i c t i r es and do not r equi r ed an y ai r . Check and clean engine cooling fins

Engine *1

Lubric at e Operat or Pr es ence Cont r ol pivots and cont r ol rod wi t h wat er pr oof grease Replace fuel fil t er

Engine *1

Lubrica t e choke cont r ol ca bl e ( i f e qui pped) wi t h W D- 40 Check engine oil and add as needed Check for fuel or oil leakage - corr ect as needed Check and clean air intake screen Clean engine blower screen and fins with compressed air

Engine *1 Engine *1 Engine *1 Engine *1

Clean mower with compressed air- do NOT use a pressure washer Check all bolts and nuts for t i ghtness (t i ghten as necessary) Check for loose hardware (e-cli ps, snap ri ngs, nut s, etc. ) Check blades for wear and sharpness (sharpen and balance or replace as necessary) Check and adjust tire pressures to no more t han maxi mum pressure l i st ed on tir e and m ai nt aining good tract i on a nd com f or t Clean out de br i s under blade bel t cover Scrape cl ean under si de of cut t er dec k Check blade mounting bol ts for pr oper t ightness Check blade spindle mounting bolts for proper t i ghtness Clean air cleaner f oam el ement

Engine *1

Inspect tir es, repl ace as needed Inspect and tighten all hydrauli c hoses Adjust parki ng brake shoes to fi rm l y stop wheels when engaged Clean air cleaner paper elem ent Clean and re-gap spark plug (replace as necessary) Change engine oil Change engine oil filter Replace air cleaner paper el em ent

Engine *1 Engine *1 Engine *1 Engine *1 Engine *1

Replace hydraulic oil filter with Original Wright filter Completely inspect for excessive wear in all parts of mower, including control

system (repl ace worn parts) Inspect and replace (if necessary) worn main cutt er deck i dler pull eys or pull ey bea r i ngs ( if appl icabl e) Replace (if necessary) excessi vel y worn caster wheels and roll er beari ngs Remove battery and clean batter y, batt ery box and batter y cable ends Clean combustion chamber Check and adjust valve clearance Clean and lap valve seating surface

Engine *1 Engine *1 Engine *1

NOTES:

- Refer to Engine M anufacturers Owners M a nual

- Hydraulic fluid level should be 1"-2" below the top of the oil fill

- Contact an authorized Dealer immediately if any cracks are found

*The service intervals indicated are to be used as a guide. Service should be performed more frequently as necessary by operating conditions*

XX XX X XX XX

XX XX X XX X XX X XX X XX

XX X

XX XX XX XX XX XX XX

XX XX

XX XX XX XX

XX X

XX XX XX

XX XX

X X X

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Maintenance Record

Date Maintenance/Service Perf ormed

Unit

Hours

Shop/Technician

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WRIGHT MANUFACTURING, INC. POWER EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY

THIS WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS ON UNITS WITH A RETAIL SALES DATE ON OR AFTER

Wright Manufacturing, Inc. (hereinafter: WM I) warrants to the orig inal 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. Any part of the WMI commercial mower manufactured by WMI and found, in the re asonable judgment of WMI, to be defective in materials or workmanship, will be repaired or replaced by an Authorized WMI Service Dealer without charge for parts and (except as excluded below) labor. This Warranty is limited to the original Owner and t he mower this document was provided with and is not trans ferable. Dealer demo units with less than fifty hours when first retailed s hall also be covered by this limited warranty. Proofs of Purchase, Authoriz ed Dealer performed Pre-Deliver Service and the First Eight Hour Service will b e required by t he Authoriz ed WMI Service Dealer to substantiate any warranty claims. All WMI warranty work must be performed by an Authorized WMI Service Dealer and item must be delivered to the dealer prior to the expiration of the warranty period. This Warranty is limited to the following specified p eriods fr om t he date of the origina l retail purchase for defects in materials or work mans hi p and will commence upon the date of original retail purchase. This warranty shall apply only if the warranty registration form has been completed and re turn ed to Wright Manufacturing, Inc. within 30 days from the date of original retail purchas e. This warranty includes only the cost of parts and labor (when applicable). Thi s warranty appl ies only to the replacement of defective or otherwise warrantable W MI OEM parts being replaced with WMI OEM parts.

• All parts and components (except as noted below) – 2 years

• Belts – 90 days

• Battery – 90 days

• Engine – warranty covered by engine manufacturer and handled

through the respective Authorized engine Dealers

Exclusions:

Any damage or deterioration due to normal use, wear and tear or exposure All filters, engine oil, hydraulic oil, tires and tubes Bent, fractured or broken parts occurring through impact or hard use Clutch: linings, anti-rotation failure or other failure due to improper

Cost of regular maintenance service, parts or adjustments Worn bearings (other than spindle bearings; see above) Worn bushings, cotters, clips, pins and retainers Grease fittings/zerks Paint, paint fading, cosmetic imperfections and steel surface imperfections Fabric, cushion and rubber grip wear or damage Cutting blades, light bulbs, fuses Damage due to loose pulleys on shafts Damage due to loose wheel hubs on tapered hydraulic motor shafts Fire Damage Abrasion or corrosion wear or damage

Repair Parts Replaced During Original Warranty

All Repair parts (excluding wear or otherwise excluded items)

installed during the warranty period are warranted until the end of

the respective original period according to the categories above

except in the case that the respective original warranty period

expires in less than ninety (90) days after the installation of the

part(s). If this happens then the parts are warranted for a total of

Rental Use

The above warranty periods are limited to maximum of ninety (90)

replacement installation

ninety (90) days from the time of their installation.

days for mowers that are used for rental purposes.

The WMI mower, including any defective part, must be returned to an Authorized WMI Service Dealer within the warranty period. The expense of lost production time and delivering the mower to the Authoriz ed 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 res ponsibility is lim ited to makin g the required repairs and no claim of breach of warranty shall be c ause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any WMI mower. This Warranty does not apply to any mower that was delive red to an Owner prior to the Pre-Delivery Service as specified in the Owner’s Manual. This Warranty does not apply to any mower that was shipped in a crate to the Owner or delivered to the Owner by non-employees of an Authorized Dealer. For t he Owner’s protection and a valid Warranty, please note: WMI does not permit Authorized Dealers to make non-face-to-face deliveries of the mower and any who are foun d doing so are subject to immediate cancellation as Authorized Dea lers. This Warranty does not cover any mower that has been subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, burning in any fire, an accident, or that has been operated or maintained in any way contrary to the operating and maintenance ins tructions as specified in the Owner’s Manual. The Warranty does not apply to any damage to the mower that is the result of improper maintenance, or to any mower or parts that hav e not been assembled or installed as specified in the Owner’s Manual. The Warranty does not cover any mower that has been altered or modified changing performance or durability. In addition, the W arranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear, or by the use of parts or acces sories which, i n the reasonable judgment of WMI, are either incom patible with the WMI mower or adversely affect its operation, performance or durability.

WMI reserves the right to change or improve th e design of any mower without assuming any obligation to modify any mower previously manufacture d.

All other implied warranties are limited in duration to the two (2) year warranty period or ninety (90) days for mowers used for rental purposes. According ly, any such implied warranties including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise, are disclaimed in their e ntirety after the ex piration for the appropriate two (2) year or ninety (90) day warranty period. WMI’s obligation under this Warranty is strictly limited to the repa ir or replacement of defective parts and WMI does not assume, or authorize anyone to assume for them, any other obligation. Some states do not allow limitation s on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply.

WMI assumes no responsibility for incidenta l, consequential or other damages including, but not limited to, expense for gasoline, expense of delivering the mower to an Authorized WMI Service Dealer and expense of returnin g it to the Owner, damage by fire, mechanic’s travel time, t elephone charges, rental of a like product during the time warranty repairs are be ing performe d, travel, loss or damage to personal property, loss of revenue, loss of use of the power equipment, loss of time or inconvenience. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

This Warranty applies to all WMI mowers sold in the United States of America and Canada.

For the location of the Authorized WMI Service Dealer nearest you or other information, such as, Parts Lists and Owner’s Manuals visit our website at: www.wrightmfg.com

Wright Manufacturing, Inc. 4600-X Wedgewood Blvd. Frederick, MD 21703

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4600X Wedgewood Blvd

Frederick, MD 21703

www.wrightmfg.com