Commercial Mower Owner’s Manual
For Stander Serial # 17124 and higher until superceded
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 (Part # 7940072), as well as an
illustrated parts lists (Part # 79490100 for 36" and 42" decks and #7940071
for 48", 52" and 61"), are available from your authorized Wright Dealer for a
nominal charge or if a dealer is not available by contacting Wright Manufacturing, Inc. Please indicate the complete model number and serial number
of your Wright product.
WRIGHT MANUFACTURING, INC.
4600X WEDGEWOOD BLVD
FREDERICK, MD 21703
WMI Part# 79490072
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 that 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 that 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 that the next owner 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
Subject Page
Safety Instruction Manual 1-6
Introduction 1
General Safety Instructions 1
Owner/User Notice 1
User Experience and Qualifications 1
User Clothing 2
Inspect Mower Before Each Use 2
Scheduled Mower Maintenance Safety 2
Work Area Conditions and Inspection 2
Initial Operating Safety Guidelines 3
Operation On Slopes 3-4
Replacement Parts 4
Operation In Reverse 5
Operation In Forward Direction 5
Operation During Zero-Radius Turns 5
Fuel Safety 5
Hydraulic Safety 5
Pre-Delivery Service of Mower 6-7
Operating Instructions 8-11
Inspect Mower Before Each Use 8
How to Start the Mower 8
Unusual Noises or Irregular Operation 8
How to Drive the Mower 8
How to Stop and Park the Mower 9
How to Drive the Mower Over a Curb 9
How to Use the Mower on Varying Terrain 9
How to Change the Speed/Sensitivity Adjustment 10
How to Perform the Tracking Adjustment 10-11
How to Test/Use the Blade Clutch/Brake Switch 11
How to Test the Operator Presence Control (OPC) Switch 11
Service and Adjustments 11-13
Tire Maintenance and Pressure 11
Hydraulic Motor Support Adjustment 11
Blade Adjustments and Height of Cut 11-12
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 13
Maintenance Service Intervals 14-15
"Break-in" Period 14
Other Intervals 14-15
Limited Warranty 16
Safety Instruction Manual
WARNING
This symbol with the word “WARNING”
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
TO WRIGHT MOWER USERS & OWNERS: READ THIS
WARNING
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 is designed with your safety
in mind. It has the following safety systems that
you should be familiar with:
The warning decals on the mower including
the instrument panel warning
The blade switch must be “off” before start-
ing the engine
You must be standing on the foot platform in
order to engage the blades
You must be standing on the foot platform in
order for the engine to run if the blades are
engaged
If you get off of the foot platform while the
blades are running the engine will stop and
the blades will brake in seconds
The hand controls are locked if the parking
brake is on
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 and at rear
under pump pulleys
Anti-tip rollers are provided at the rear of the
mower to minimize the possibility of tipping
back and over on the operator
MANUAL BEFORE USING. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
CAUTION
This symbol with the word “CAUTION”
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
User Experience & 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 twelve horsepower and
greater industrial mowers. Operators must be
18 years or older and weigh at least 120 lb. and
no more than 350 lb. They must have read and
understood this manual. DO NOT allow children
to operate the mower. Do not allow adults to
operate the mower without proper instruction
mentioned above. Never allow passengers on the
mower.
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WARNING
User Clothing:
DO NOT operate the mower while wearing
sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, or shorts.
Always wear long non-baggy pants. Wear hightop leather work boots with thick, textured
tread, soft-rubber soles at all times. Hard or
smooth soled shoes are too slippery for a good
footing on mower platform. NEVER wear loosefitting clothing which could get caught in moving
parts. Wearing safety glasses, ear protection
and safety shoes is advisable and required by
some local ordinances and insurance regulations.
WARNING
nor settings or over-rev the engine contrary to
engine manufacturer specifications. Keep the
Wright mower in good operating condition, and
keep safety devices and shields in place and in
working condition. 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 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.
See the instructions in the Recommended Maintenance section of this manual for other items of
required maintenance.
Inspect Mower Before Each Use:
DO NOT use the mower if any parts are not
maintained in good operating condition. Examine
the moving parts prior to each use. Look for
excessive wear, bald or worn tires, 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 the warning decals and the required
operator-presence device which stops the
engine and blades when the foot-operated
Operator Presence Control (OPC) switch is
released. (To test the OPC, follow instructions
in the Operating Instructions section of this
manual.) Inspect the two anti-tip rollers and their
respective bolts at the rear of the mower for
tightness and proper operation. Ensure that all
parts of the hand-operated transmission control
system are tight and secure. This is to reduce
the possibility that the mower could have a loss
of control or safety.
WARNING
Scheduled Mower Maintenance
Safety:
Replace 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
fittings daily. DO NOT change the engine gover-
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WARNING
Work Area Conditions and Inspection:
Prior to operating the unit carefully inspect all
lawn/ground areas where you plan to use the
mower for hidden, hard-to-see objects or uneven ground that may be hidden in the grass.
Clear the work area of moveable objects such
as wires, rocks, glass, etc. that might be picked
up by the mower and dangerously thrown.
Remove, if possible, or mark the location of all
immovable objects or irregular areas and be
sure not to hit them with any part of the mower,
its deck or the blades. Obstacles such as holes,
abrupt changes in ground contour, tree trunks,
stumps or roots, stub pipes protruding from the
ground, paving edges, etc. in the path of operation can abruptly turn or stop the mower. This
could throw you off the mower or into and
possibly over the handle bars causing serious
injury or death. The faster you are moving the
more potential there is 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 anyone near the
machine while in operation. 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 you lose control.
Never operate the mower in an 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.
Keep both feet on foot platform at all times.
Know the controls and how to stop quickly.
Before attempting to start the engine, follow
all starting instructions.
Look behind before backing up.
Before leaving the operator’s position for
momentary reasons, turn off the blade
clutch engagement switch, apply the
parking brake. Keep others from coming
near the mower. Get back on the mower
as soon as possible.
When leaving the Wright mower unattended,
turn off the blade clutch engagement
switch, apply the parking brake, stop the
engine and remove the key. Never leave
the machine unattended on a slope in
case someone disengages the parking
brake which would be hazardous if the
mower were to roll.
When transporting, driving onto transport
vehicles, into buildings, across parking
lots or otherwise not mowing grass, turn
off the 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.
Before performing any maintenance, repair
service, mowing height or other adjustments, disengage power to blades, apply
the parking brake, stop the engine,
remove ignition key and spark plug wire
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.
Speeding is dangerous for even an experi-
enced operator. Sudden stops from
excessive speed may cause serious
injury.
The discharge chute deflector must be in-
stalled at all times and in the down position except that it may be raised when
the grass catcher is completely installed.
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, espe-
cially grass discharge chute deflector, the
blade belt cover, and the pump belt/pulley
cover over the operator’s toe area.
Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
rotating parts, especially the rear wheels,
blades, engine flywheel, belts and pulleys.
Do not touch engine or muffler while engine is
running or soon after it is stopped. These
areas can be so hot as to cause severe
burns.
Clean grass, leaves and lubricant spills from
surfaces after use to prevent fire hazard.
Be alert for traffic when crossing roads or
operating near roadways.
Before crossing gravel drives, sidewalks or
roads, turn off the blades and wait for
them to stop.
WARNING
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
and 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. On moderate hills
reduce speed and use caution. When operating
on a slope, travel across the grade, whenever
possible, not an up or down pattern. Reduce
speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes
and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of
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control. Be especially cautious when changing
direction on slopes.
The Wright Stander is capable of greater traction on slopes than typical riding mowers because of the benefits of a lower center of gravity. It is essential for you to know more about
the handling characteristics of the mower so that
you can enjoy more efficient mowing techniques
and for increasing your safety.
The Wright Stander mower handles differently at
different 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 you do a turn on a slope you may
go through all of the following orientations to a
slope and must handle the mower accordingly.
As you use the mower you will gain the technique to mow more lawn than ever before.
When pointing up a slope, the Stander has the
most weight on the drive wheels and therefore
the most traction at the tires. However, this is
the angle that it has the most tendency to tip
back (“pop a wheely”). This is the preferred
angle for mowing small areas of steeper slopes.
Recommendations for this angle:
Lean as far forward as possible to add your
weight to the front of the mower.
Do not accelerate quickly to avoid "popping a
wheely”. Accelerate gently.
If backing down the hill do not stop suddenly,
but slow down gradually.
When pointing down a slope, the Stander has
the least weight on the drive wheels and therefore the least traction at the tires. This is the
angle that the mower has the most tendency to
slide. However, this is the angle that it has the
least tendency to tip back. Avoid this angle, as it
has the least advantage for the Stander.
Recommendations for this angle:
Stretch your arms out straight while holding
onto the handles and duck or squat
slightly (6"-12") so that your rear end
hangs out the back. This adds more of
your body weight to the drive wheels for
more traction.
Do not change speed suddenly to minimize
the tendency of going into a slide. Accelerate and slow down gently. If you ever go
into an uncontrolled slide while pointing
down a slope the recommended procedure is to let go of the handles and jump
off if necessary. Otherwise, control the
mower gently and stay off slopes that tend
to make the wheels slide at this orientation.
When crossing a slope sideways, the Stander
has the average amount of weight on the drive
wheels versus the front wheels, similar to level
ground. However, this angle leaves the least
weight on the higher side drive wheel, tending to
make it slip. This is the preferred angle for
mowing large areas of gentle slopes.
Recommendations for this angle:
Stand straight, as far as forward and back-
ward are concerned, 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.
Do not accelerate quickly to minimize the
tendency of "popping a wheely”. Acceler-
ate 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 between 8 and
12 psi. Higher pressures will cause the tires to
have less traction which will force you to go
slower and with less safety.
WARNING
Replacement Parts:
Use of parts other than specified parts supplied
by Wright Manufacturing, Inc. may compromise
the safe use of the mower and are not recommended.
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WARNING
WARNING
Operation in Reverse:
Always keep a firm grip on the mower handles
with both hands. Keep both feet firmly on the
foot platform. Operate the mower very slowly,
inching it backward until you become familiar
with how the mower operates and always if in
an awkward location or position. Never place
your foot or feet on the ground near the back
edge of the mower while backing up to prevent
serious injury to feet or legs if mower were to
run over you. Look behind you before backing to
prevent injuring yourself or anyone behind you.
WARNING
Operation in Forward Direction:
Always keep a firm grip on the mower handles
with both hands. Operate the mower slowly until
you become familiar with how the mower
handles. Do not operate the mower faster than
conditions allow. For example hills, wet or
bumpy ground, dim light or high grass would all
be conditions where you should work slower
than normal. Never operate the mower at the
highest speed unless you are on level, wide,
open areas of clearly visible ground or transporting on paved areas. Speeding with any
mower is dangerous, and so is traveling faster
than conditions should permit on this mower.
Sudden stops from excessive speed or falling
off the mower may cause serious injury or
death.
WARNING
Fuel Safety:
Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable. Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
Use an approved gasoline container. Never
remove the fuel cap or add gasoline to a running
or hot engine or an engine that has not been
allowed to cool for several minutes after running.
Never fill the tank indoors and always clean up
spilled gas. NEVER store the equipment with
gasoline in the tank inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
WARNING
Hydraulic Safety:
Keep body and hands away from pin holes or
fittings that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use paper or cardboard and not hands to
search for leaks.
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 attention immediately. Make sure all
hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition
before starting the Wright mower. Hydraulic fluid
is under high pressure. If you need service on
your hydraulic system, please see your authorized Wright dealer.
Operation During Zero-Radius Turns:
During zero-radius turns (when one mower
wheel rotates backwards while the other is
moving forward) drive extra slowly to reduce the
possibility of losing traction or control, or becoming dizzy. This will help prevent you from
being thrown off of the mower. Be aware that if
you do a turn on a slope you may go through all of
the orientations to a slope mentioned above and
must handle the mower accordingly.
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We really want you to be as safe as pos-
sible. Please read the above again and again
until you fully understand the methods to
promote the safest operation possible.
REMEMBER - YOUR MOWER CAN BE ONLY
AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING
PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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 Stander
dealer should perform the Pre-Delivery Service of the mower.
The Wright Stander is shipped completely assembled and has been adjusted and tested at the
factory. However, due to the jostling of the shipping process and the amount of time elapsed
since this was done at the factory until you received the machine the following items need to
be repeated again before starting the mower.
After you have un-crated the mower
procedures in the order indicated:
Remove spark plug wire from spark plug(s)
Inspect the mower for any damage, unusual
conditions or missing parts.
Inspect the mower for all of its decals, espe-
cially the warning decals. There should be
one blade warning decal on each side of
the deck, the “shield missing” under the
blade belt cover, the dash decal, the
“shield missing” decal behind the pump
pulley and belt guard over the operator’s
toe area.
Check (and fill if necessary) engine oil level
according to the engine manufacturer’s
recommendation.
Check (and fill if necessary) hydraulic fluid
level. The level should be about 3"-4"
below the top of the oil fill. Use synthetic
oil: Mobil 1 10W-30 or AmsOil 10W-40.
Check rear tire pressure. 8 to 12 psi. is
recommended. It should be even on both
sides. Use the 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 the side but
give a harder ride.
Remove the blade belt cover and check (and
tighten if necessary) all belt tensions according to specifications further in this
manual. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Rotate the blade pulleys slightly to see if they
rotate freely and all turn together.
Lubricate all moving parts (see Maintenance
Items section of this manual).
follow these
Replace the blade belt cover.
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).
Fill fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline.
Open fuel valve under gas tank.
DO 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.
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 the supports you
devise. (Do not support the mower's
weight on any part of the foot platform).
You must be able to stand on the mower.
The stand(s) must be able to secure the
mower from rolling off or away during the
next procedures. Check under 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.)
Start the engine according to the engine
manufacturer’s recommendation. Let the
engine run at low RPM for several minutes
to get the hydraulic fluid circulating through
the pumps, etc. While standing on the foot
platform, release the parking brake. Now
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gradually close the manual 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 the neutral
position, adjust the neutral adjustment
knobs at the back of the mower between
the two hydraulic pumps until they stop.
The manual valves on top of each pump
should now be firmly closed. Now try
moving the hand control levers, one at a
time, forward and backward. Check to see
if the wheels move forward and backward
according to 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 interlock prevents you from
moving both of the hand control levers from
the neutral position. If not, service the
parking brake interlock.
Before testing the blade clutch/brake opera-
tion 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 time. The discharge chute deflector should be in the
down position. The parking brake should
now be applied. Move the engine throttle
control to its highest RPM speed setting.
Stand on the foot platform 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 few seconds each time, service
the blade brake system. With the blades
on, now try stepping off the foot platform
to test the Operator Presence Control
switch (OPC). The engine should die and
the blades should stop in several seconds.
If not, service the OPC system. Try this a
couple of times.
Disengage the blades, set the parking brake
and shut off the engine and remove the
mower from the stand(s).
Drive the mower around on a level parking lot.
It is recommended that the slower setting of
the Speed/Sensitivity Adjustment be used.
(See further in this manual for information on
Speed/Sensitivity Adjustment.) Check that
the mower drives in a straight line when both
hand controls are held to the full speed
position which is up against the stationary
control bar. If not, see further in this manual
for information on tracking adjustment.
As you drive the mower listen for any unusual
noises and test for irregular operation and
adjust or service as necessary. Next, go
over the safety information and operating
procedures in this manual with the customer. Instruct the customer in proper operation and observe the customer during
their initial operation on a level parking lot.
Make sure the customer is familiar and
comfortable with the basic operation and
use of the mower.
Dealer: Please fill out and follow the instruc-
tions on the Product Registration Form and
have the customer fill out his part of the
form. After the Product Registration Card is
filled out and signed by the customer and a
representative from your dealership, please
send or fax it immediately to your Wright
Commercial Products Distributor according
to the directions on the Card. Then give the
customer his copy of the registration form
and then keep your copy and mail the
remaining copies of the form to your Wright
Commercial Products Distributor. The
limited warranty is not valid unless the
mower is registered and all of the above
steps are taken. Remember, the purchaser
is both your and our customer and his
satisfaction is very important. Thank you for
supporting our products.
The mower is now ready for delivery to your
customer.
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WARNING
Operating Instructions
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
THAT SECTION THAT YOU MUST NOW TAKE BEFORE STARTING THE MOWER.
Inspect Mower Before Each Use:
Inspection of Mower: Do not use the mower if
any parts are not maintained in good operating
condition. Examine the 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 operator-presence device which stops the engine and
blades when the foot-operated Operator Presence Control (OPC) switch is released. To test
the OPC, follow the instructions further down in
this section of this manual. Inspect the two anti-tip
rollers and their respective bolts at the rear of the
mower for tightness and proper operation. Ensure that all parts of the hand-operated transmission control system are tight and secure. This is
to reduce the possibility that 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, this 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.
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 according
to the engine manufacturer’s recommendation, see engine manual, keeping in mind that
various models use different choke controls.
•
Immediately step onto the foot platform after the
engine is running smoothly.
Electric Start:
•
Start the engine according to the engine manu-
facturer’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 10 seconds at a time. This may overheat the starter and the wiring systems. Wait
10 seconds between attempts. If the engine
does not start within ten tries or stalls fre-
quently 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.
Be Aware Of 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:
While standing on the foot platform, increase the
engine speed about a 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
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
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brake should now be applied. Now check if the
parking brake interlock prevents you from moving both of the hand control levers from the
neutral position. (If not, service the parking brake
interlock.) While standing on the foot platform,
increase the engine speed to about half of the
way from idle speed. Release the parking brake.
The higher engine speed will make the controls
much more responsive and the mower a lot
quicker, so be careful if it is your first time. Now
try moving the hand control levers, one at a time,
very slightly, forward and backward. Gradually
increase your speed until you are very 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.
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 remove the
key from the ignition switch. The mower is now
parked. Do not leave parked unattended on a
sloped surface.
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
close to the curb. Using the same technique lurch
the right tire on to the curb. After both wheels are
on top of the curb, turn the mower counterclockwise and back up so the left caster wheel comes
over and last should be the right caster wheel as
the mower is twisting to the left (counterclockwise). The technique works the best if you try not
to drive backwards at a near 90 degree angle to
the curb but get all of the wheels to go over while
the mower is moving at least a 45 degree angle to
the curb. To drive off a curb first, try driving up
onto it to make sure the curb is not too high. If the
curb is not too high, drive the right-front caster off
first while driving toward the curb at a 45 degree
angle (the curb should be to your right). Then,
maintaining that 45 degree angle so the left caster
goes over, then the right-rear wheel, then the left
rear wheel.
WARNING
Never drive straight on to or off of a curb.
Never drive straight on to or off of a curb. If you
do the whole procedure at a very sharp angle it
will tend to minimize the contact of the mower
deck with the curb and you will be able to more
safely control the mower.
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
Next, drive the mower in reverse, at a 45 degree angle to the curb, with the 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 45 degree angle to the curb. Now,
while maintaining the same angle to the curb,
continue to back up until the right-rear tire is
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How to Change the Speed/Sensitivity
Adjustment
The controls are initially set with the Speed/
Sensitivity Adjust-
Speed
Sensitivity
Adjustment
See manual for further
adjustment required
Figure: Decal on side
of Control Console
ment in the slower,
less sensitive position. After becoming
completely familiar
with mower operation
the operator may
desire to increase
the ground speed approximately 25-30%. The
faster setting has a corresponding increase in the
sensitivity of the controls. In other words, a given
amount of movement of the control levers will
cause about a 25-30% change in the ground
speed making the controls more sensitive. After
stopping the engine, the adjustment is made by
removing the control rods from the current holes
in the control levers and reinstalling them in the
alternate holes. The holes closest to the control
handle pivot bushings (toward the front of the
mower) are for the slower, less sensitive setting
and the holes farthest from the pivot bushings are
the faster, more sensitive setting. BE SURE THE
“HAIR” PINS IN THE CONTROL ROD ENDS
ARE SECURELY REPLACED EACH TIME YOU
REMOVE THEM. YOU MUST USE NEW "HAIR"
PINS IF THE OLD ONES ARE WORN OR
BENT. You must then perform the Tracking
Adjustment, further described below.
How to Perform the Tracking and
Neutral Adjustment
First ensure that the tire pressure is equal on
both 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 "hair
pin" 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 or
shorter. Before changing the length of the rods
several facts are important to know:
In the faster Speed/Sensitivity setting neither rod
should be shortened so much that at full speed it
pulls its pump control lever (on the sides of the
pumps) against the pump's internal stop. The
pumps have an internal stop that is not designed
to take this type of force and could eventually
cause pump leakage or other damage to the
pump. Therefore, to reach the maximum capable
speed, the rods should be shortened one turn at
a time until you can feel in the hand control that
the internal stop has been contacted, then
lengthen 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 squeezing the handle to full
fast position). Remember, this procedure does
not apply if the Speed/Sensitivity Adjustment is in
the slower setting, otherwise you'll wind the
swivels way up the rods and the mower will go
fast but will lose most or all of its reverse capability and the gap between the stationary bar and
the control levers becomes excessive when at the
neutral position.
If the rod is made shorter it will speed up that
side of the mower and if the rod is made longer
it will slow down that side of the mower. So, if
the mower is tracking to the left, either the left
side needs to go faster (by shortening the rod)
or the right side needs to go slower (by lengthening the rod). And, if the mower is tracking to
the right either the right side needs to go faster
(by shortening the rod) or the left side needs to
go slower (by lengthening the rod). It is important that neither rod should be shortened too far
as mentioned above.
The only reference point to limit the adjustment
from becoming extremely off is the relative
position of the pump internal stop and the stationary bar in the faster Speed/Sensitivity set-
ting. Therefore, if everything is way off either
because you are installing new parts or other
reasons you should only use the faster Speed/
Sensitivity setting to get the tracking to be accurate and then change to the slower speed range
and tweak the tracking only one or two turns on
either side.
BE SURE THE “HAIR” PINS IN THE SWIVEL
ENDS ARE SECURELY REPLACED EACH
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TIME YOU REMOVE THEM. YOU MUST USE
NEW "HAIR" PINS IF THE OLD ONES ARE
WORN OR BENT. After getting the mower to
track straight readjust the neutral adjustment
knobs at the rear of the mower, if necessary. It is
normal to need to make these adjustments from
time to time.
How to Test/Use the Blade Clutch/
Brake Switch
Before testing the blade clutch/brake operation
make sure the area is clear and there is nothing
vulnerable to thrown objects from under the
mower. No one should be near the mower deck
or in its line of discharge. The discharge chute
deflector should be in the down position. The
parking brake should now be applied. Move the
engine throttle to the highest RPM speed setting. (When mowing, the engine speed should
always be at its highest setting. The engine
governor will regulate the engine according to
the different mowing conditions at that setting.)
Stand on the foot platform 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 few seconds each time,
service the blade brake system. Under mowing
load, the clutch's longevity will be the greatest at
the highest RPM setting.
How to Test the Operator Presence
Control (OPC) Switch
With the parking brakes applied and the blades
ON, try stepping off the foot platform to test the
Operator Presence Control switch (OPC). The
engine should kill and the blades should stop
within a few seconds. If not, service the OPC
system.
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 in the drive tires
between 8 and 12 psi. Higher pressures will
cause the tires to have less traction which will
force you to go slower and with less safety and
give you a harder ride. Keep 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 the side but
give a harder ride. They do not have any tread
but should be replaced when excessively worn.
Hydraulic Motor Support Adjustment
The various holes in the tractor frame and the
hydraulic motor supports may be used to make
a fine forward/rearward adjustment to the
balance of the Stander. 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
Stander will be balanced lighter in the front than
when set in the rearward position, giving more
traction to the drive tires. Heavy operators (over
250 lbs. or so) may find that the rearward
position helps keep the front of the mower
down.
Blade Adjustments 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: For the coarse adjust-
ment the rear wheels, the front casters and
the anti-tip rollers 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 in 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 frame
for cutting heights of 2.5" - 3.75",
factory setting.
c. Use the lowest holes in tractor frame
for cutting heights of 3.25" - 4.5".
The anti-tip rollers at the back end of the
mower must be adjusted to correspond to
the above holes used for the coarse
wheel motor support adjustment:
There are four holes in the anti-tip roller
support brackets. Use the rearward holes
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only when the hydraulic motor supports are
in the rearward position and vice versa.
See the section above, "Hydraulic Motor
Support Adjustment".
Use the higher holes for the anti-tip roller for
motor supports in highest holes in tractor
frame, setting "a" above.
Use the lower holes for the anti-tip roller for
motor supports in middle or lowest holes
in tractor frame, settings "b" or "c" above.
Adjust the front caster arms at their respec-
tive support brackets equally in one of the
seven settings up or down 0.25" each
through a 1.5" total range.
a. This should be done with two shims (or
"C" 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.
c. Use the lowest holes in tractor frame
for heights of 3.25" - 4.5".
Temporary Height-of-Cut Adjustment: using
the caster shims (or "C" spacers) you can
adjust the blades downward temporarily .5"
or 1" below the original coarse setting as
described above. This assumes that the
blades are level with two shims (or "C"
spacers) on the bottom and one shim on the
top of the caster support arm. 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 have to set these two adjustments as they would appear on the grass
and not on a hard surface due to the tires
“floating” up on or “sinking” down into the
lawn.
Fine Adjustment: 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 under the spindle to the top of the
spindle. If possible, leave at least one shim at
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.
Belt Tension Adjustment
The pump drive belt is self-adjusting, and normally requires no adjustment, just replacement. It
is spring loaded to prevent strain on the pump
bearings. However, there are three holes for
locating the bolt where the spring attaches for
increasing the spring tension. Factory setting is
the hole to the right side of the mower which is
the least tension. The blade drive belts should
be tightened only so that you can deflect the belt
about 1/2 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 loose
belt will not cut grass, will run hot and wear
prematurely.
How To Move The Mower If The Engine Won’t Start
Rotate both of the manual “dump” valve levers
on the top of each hydraulic pump about 1/2 turn
counterclockwise. Tighten the valves again
before starting the mower again.
How To Bleed Air From The Hydraulic
System
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
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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
the supports you devise. (Do not support the
mower's weight on any part of the foot platform).
You must be able to stand on the mower. The
stand(s) must be able to secure the mower from
rolling off or away 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 4"-5" below
the top of the oil fill. Use synthetic oil: Mobil 1
10W-30 or AmsOil 10W-40. 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.
Battery Service (if electric start version)
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).
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Maintenance Service Intervals
It is very important to keep good maintenance records. Use the hour meter on the mower and 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,
"*" indicates dealer service invoice or oil/filter receipt may be required
Special Items to be done between the first 8-
10 hours, “Break-in” Period Only
Change engine oil with oil recommended by
engine manufacturer's manual*
Replace engine oil filter with oil change*
Check hydraulic reservoir oil level. The level
should be about 4"-5" below the top of the oil
fill. Use synthetic oil: Mobil 1 10W-30 or
AmsOil 10W-40.
Blade drive belt tension adjustment
Grease caster wheel bearings, (2) points
Grease caster wheel pivots, (2) points
Grease blade spindle bearings, (2-3) points
Check tire pressure
Lubricate foot platform Operator Presence
Control pivots and control rod with waterproof grease, (3) points
Lubricate hand control lever pivot shafts with
waterproof grease, (4 places)
Lubricate throttle control cable with WD-40
Lubricate choke control cable with WD-40 (if
equipped)
Completely inspect for cracks in frame, tractor
frame or other steel parts and have authorized dealer weld any found
Check both set screws on each hydraulic
pump pulley for tightness, 2 each
Check all bolts and nuts for tightness
Remove cotter pins and check torque on both
castle nuts on center of drive wheel hubs to at
least 175 ft.-lbs. Replace with new cotter pins.
Check tire pressure; drive tires 8-12 psi.; front
caster tires 35-46 psi.
5-10 hour intervals, depending on severity
of use
Check engine oil level, top off as necessary if
using synthetic
Change engine oil every 5-10 hours if not
synthetic, if using synthetic, change every 40
hours. Use only oil recommended in engine
manufacturer's manual
Clean or replace engine air filter (see engine
manual)
Clean engine blower screen and fins with
compressed air
Clean out debris under blade belt cover
Inspect all belts for wear and adjustment
Recently replaced blade drive belt’s tension
adjustment should be checked at four to five
(4-5) hours and at eight to ten (8-10) hours,
then forty (40) hour intervals
Scrape clean underside of cutter deck
Check the blades for excessive wear and
sharpness
Replace excessively worn blades
Sharpen and balance dull blades
Check the blade spindle mounting bolts for
proper tightness
Check all bolts and nuts for tightness
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40 hours intervals (Do the following plus all
items done at 5-10 hour intervals)
Blade drive belt tension adjustment should be
checked at forty (40) hour intervals except
new belts should be checked at four to five (4-
5) hours and at eight to ten (8-10) hours
Change engine oil if using synthetic (Mobil 1 or
AmsOil), or change every eight (8) hours if not
synthetic oil*
Thoroughly clean complete mower
Grease caster wheel bearings, (2) points
Grease caster wheel pivots, (2) points
Grease blade spindle bearings, (2-3) points
Check tire pressure
Lubricate foot platform Operator Presence
Control pivots and control rod with waterproof grease, (3) points
Lubricate hand control lever pivot shafts with
waterproof grease (4 places)
Lubricate throttle control cable with WD-40
Lubricate choke control cable with WD-40 (if
equipped)
Check hydraulic reservoir oil level; The level
should be about 4"-5" below the top of the oil
fill. Use synthetic oil: Mobil 1 10W-30 or
AmsOil 10W-40.
Inspect and replace worn tires
Adjust both parking brake shoes to firmly stop
wheels
160 hour intervals or annually (Do the follow-
ing plus all items done at 5-40 hour intervals)
Clean or replace spark plugs (see engine
manual)
Replace engine oil filter with oil change*
Replace hydraulic oil filter with original Wright
25 micron filter at first 160 hour interval* (and
annually thereafter*)
Check hydraulic reservoir oil level*; The level
should be about 4"-5" below the top of the oil
fill; use synthetic oil: Mobil 1 10W-30 or
AmsOil 10W-40
Completely inspect for excessive wear in all
parts of mower, including control system,
replace worn parts
Check both set screws on each hydraulic
pump pulley and engine pulley (for pump
belt) for tightness, 2 each on pump pulleys, 1
on engine pulley, 5 total
Remove and clean battery box (if equipped)
Completely inspect for cracks in frame, tractor
frame or other steel parts and have authorized dealer weld any found
Annually (Do the following plus all items
done at 5-160 hour intervals)
Replace hydraulic oil filter with original Wright
25 micron filter at 160 hour intervals and
annually thereafter*
Check hydraulic reservoir oil level; The level
should be about 4"-5" below the top of the oil
fill; use synthetic oil: Mobil 1 10W-30 or
AmsOil 10W-40
Replace all excessively worn spindle bearings
(after three years only)
Replace excessively worn main cutter deck
idler pulleys
Replace excessively worn caster wheels and
roller bearings
Replace excessively worn caster pivot bushings
Remove cotter pins and check torque on both
castle nuts on center of drive wheel hubs to at
least 175 ft.-lbs. Replace with new cotter pins.
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WRIGHT MANUFACTURING, INC. POWER EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY
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.
Any part of the WMI commercial mower manufactured by WMI and found, in the
reasonable 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 the mower this document was provided with and is not transferable. Demo units
with less than fifty hours when first retailed shall also be covered by this limited
warranty. Proofs of Purchase, Authorized Dealer performed Pre-Delivery Service
and the First Eight Hour Service will be required by the Authorized 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 periods from the date of the original retail purchase for defects in
materials or workmanship:
Component Manufacturers' Warranties
Hydraulic pumps are covered by the pump manufacturer’s warranty for one (1) year
and handled through WMI. Hydraulic pumps are covered by WMI for one (1)
additional year and handled through WMI for a total of two (2) years for parts and
labor. Part must be returned for credit before warranty payment.
Hydraulic motors are covered by the motor manufacturer’s warranty for the part only
and no labor. However, WMI enhances this warranty according to the following
procedure: Hydraulic motor warranties will be handled through WMI for two
(2) years from the retail purchase date for parts and labor. Effective for retail sales
after 3/1/02. Part must be returned for credit before warranty payment.
Engine is covered by the engine manufacturer’s warranty and handled through the
respective Authorized Engine Dealers.
Electric clutch is covered by the clutch manufacturer’s warranty for one (1) year and
handled through WMI for parts and labor. Electric clutch is covered by WMI
for one additional year for parts only and handled through WMI for a total of two
(2) years. Part must be returned for credit before warranty payment.
See the respective manufacturers’ warranties for the engine and hydraulic compo-
nents included with the mower.
Ninety Day Items
Batteries are warranted for ninety (90) days.
Two and Three Year Items
Cutter deck, engine deck, upright instrument support, Sentar cockpit and Sentar carrier
frame weldments are warranted for two (2) years against cracks and broken
welds.To make a valid claim, cracks and broken welds must be brought to the
attention of an Authorized WMI Service Dealer before any accumulation of cracks
is greater than 5 inches. WMI must be called on the phone by Distributor for
approval prior to repair or replacement. Dealer repair is encouraged and the
replacement option shall be at WMI's sole discretion.
Cutter Deck Spindle Assemblies (housing, shaft, bearings) are warranted for one (1)
year for parts and labor and one (1) additional year for parts only for a total of two
(2) years. Cutter Deck Spindle Assemblies are warranted for one (1) year for
parts and labor and two (2) additional years for parts only for a total of three (3)
years on Standers with no grease fitting housing (high precision ball bearings)
and Sentars only.
All other parts of the original mower are warranted for two (2) years.
Lifetime Weldments
After the first two (2) years the cutter deck, engine deck, upright instrument support,
Sentar cockpit and Sentar carrier frame weldments are warranted for the lifetime
of the original retail purchasing entity against cracks and broken welds for the
part only, no labor or freight.
To make a valid claim under the lifetime major weldment warranty, cracks and broken
welds must be brought to the attention of an Authorized WMI Service Dealer
before any accumulation of cracks is greater than 5 inches. WMI must be called
on the phone for approval prior to repair or replacement.
At the option of WMI the weldment should be shipped to WMI, freight prepaid by
Owner, for factory reconditioning or replacement to be shipped back to Owner,
freight collect, within two weeks of receipt by WMI.
Repair Parts Replaced During Original Warranty
All repair parts (excluding wear 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 ninety (90) days from the time of their
installation.
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Rental Use
The above warranty periods are limited to maximum of ninety (90) days for mowers
that are used for rental purposes.
Exclusions:
Air, engine oil and hydraulic oil filters, tires, tubes
Bent parts occurring through impact or hard use
Worn bearings (other than spindle bearings; see above)
Worn bushings, cotters, clips, pins and retainers
Grease fittings / zerks
Paint and cosmetic imperfections, steel surface imperfections
Fabric, cushion and rubber grip wear or damage
Drive belts, cutter blades, hoses, 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
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 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 rescission of the contract of sale of any
WMI mower.
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 the 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 found
doing so are subject to immediate cancellation as Authorized Dealers. 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 instructions 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 have 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 Warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear,
or by the use of parts or accessories which, in the reasonable judgment of WMI, are
either incompatible with the WMI mower or adversely affect its operation, performance
or durability.
WMI reserves the right to change or improve the design of any mower without
assuming any obligation to modify any mower previously manufactured.
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. Accordingly, any such
implied warranties including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or
otherwise, are disclaimed in their entirety after the expiration of the appropriate two
(2) year or ninety (90) day warranty period. WMI’s obligation under this Warranty
is strictly limited to the repair 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 limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation
may not apply.
WMI assumes no responsibility for incidental, 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 returning it to the Owner,
damage by fire, mechanic’s travel time, telephone charges, rental of a like product
during the time warranty repairs are being performed, 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, write to:
Wright Manufacturing, Inc.; 4600X Wedgewood Blvd.; Frederick, MD 21703
This Warranty does not apply to any mower that was delivered to an
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