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Commercial Mower Owner’s Manual
For Stander RH serial #28551 and higher until superseded
WARNING: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING
Revised 06/2007
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 www.wrightmfg.com for the most up
to date
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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 in its entirety and follow the instructions carefully so that you can have many years of safe and productive operation with your Wright product. For service, remember that your Wright dealer knows your mower best a
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE OF MOWER BY DEALER............................................................. 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................................... 3 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 3 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................
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Pre-Delivery Service of Mower by Dealer 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 dealer WARNING should perform the Pre-Delivery Service of the mower. The Wright Stander RH is shipped completely assembled and has been adjusted and tested at the factory. However, due to jostling during the shipping process and the delivery time lapse the following i
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the foot platform, 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 position, adjust the pump neutral adjustment allen screw. The manual bypass valves on side of each pump should now be firmly closed. (Do not tighten these bypass valves with a wrench. Only hand tighten). Now try moving the hand control levers, one at a time, forward an
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WRIGHT MOWER USERS & OWNERS: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING PLEASE BE CAREFUL! WARNING CAUTION This symbol with the word “WARNING” This symbol with the word “CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazardous situation indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or which, if not avoided, could result in minor serious injury. or moderate injury. Introduction This mower is built to the highest standard
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place and in working condition. Replace worn tire(s) with less than 3/32” of any tread groove left. Use tires with the tread pattern specified by WARNING Wright Mfg., Inc. only. DO NOT change the engine governor settings or over-rev the engine User Clothing contrary to engine manufacturer specifications. DO NOT operate the mower while wearing Failure to comply can compromise operator sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, or shorts. safety, shorten equipment life and void yo
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around. When the Wright mower is in use, never • All operators of this mower should exercise direct the grass discharge toward bystanders, caution when driving this mower at high traffic, cars or buildings nor allow anyone within speeds. Sudden acceleration or 50 feet of the machine while in operation. Thrown deceleration may cause serious injury. objects can pass through glass windows and • DO NOT allow inexperienced persons to some walls of buildings. There is extreme risk of
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Speeding with any mower is dangerous, and so is extreme caution on slopes and in sharp turns to traveling faster than conditions should permit on prevent tipping or loss of control. Be especially this mower. Sudden stops from excessive speed cautious when changing direction on slopes. or falling off the mower may cause serious injury Heavier operators may consider obtaining the or death. optional weight bar which is designed to add weight to the front of the machine. When pointin
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Recommendations for this angle: • Lean back. This adds weight to the rear drive wheels and will allow you to mow more WARNING quickly across the slope without sliding. If your mower is equipped with the optional Hydraulic Safety weight bar on the front, the mower may not Keep body and hands away from pin holes or handle as well crossing slopes as without fittings that eject hydraulic fluid under high the weight bar on the front. Weight on the pressure. Use paper or cardboard
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS If you are not completely familiar with the Safety Instruction Manual read it now before proceeding with the operation of WARNING the mower. REMEMBER THERE ARE CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL THAT YOU MUST NOW TAKE BEFORE STARTING THE MOWER. • Turn OFF the blade engaging switch if it is on. Inspect Mower Before Each Use • Turn fuel valve to the “ON” position. Inspection of Mower: Do not use the mower if any parts are not maintained in
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speed. Release the parking brake. The higher at least a 45 degree angle to the curb. To drive engine speed will make the controls much more off a curb, first try driving up onto it to make sure responsive and the mower much quicker; Use the curb is not too high. If the curb is not too caution if it is your first time. Now try moving the high, drive the right-front caster off first while hand control levers, one at a time, very slightly, driving toward the curb at a 45 degree angle (th
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increase the speed of the forward movement of Changing the Speed/Sensitivity the mower on that side. Adjustment The controls are initially set with the Speed/ In the “faster” Speed/Sensitivity setting (this is Sensitivity the factory setting) neither rod should be Adjustment in the lengthened so much that at full speed it pulls the faster, more pump control lever (on the sides of the pumps) sensitive position. If against the internal pump stop. Therefore, to an operator is
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¼” allen wrench at the Return-to-Neutral (RTN) caster tires between 30 and 40 psi. Higher mechanism, if necessary. It is normal to make pressures will help keep the caster tires on their these adjustments from time to time. rims when impacted from the side but give a harder ride. They do not have any tread but should be replaced when excessively worn. How to Test/Use the Blade Clutch/Brake Switch Height-of-Cut Before testing the blade clutch/brake operation, Before adjusting the
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oil fill tube. Use fully synthetic oil: Mobil1 15W- Cleaning the Mower 50. Lift the mower so that the rear wheels are The underside of the mower deck should be off the ground. Be careful to support the mower checked and cleaned twice daily, and more so that it will not fall or tip while the system is often if the grass being mowed is lush or wet. bled of air. With the bypass valves open and the The entire mower should be cleaned daily at the engine running, slowly move the contr
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Maintenance Interval Chart MAINTENANCE ITEM Inspect for cracks in frame, cutter deck or other steel parts *3XX Inspect all belts for wear, adjustment and alignment XX X XX Check all bolts and nuts for tightness (tighten as necessary) Lubricate hand control lever pivot shafts with waterproof grease XX Check hydraulic oil reservoir level and fill as needed - Use SYNTHETIC oil - *2 XX X Mobil1 15W-50 Grease caster wheel bearings XX X Check tire pressure; Rear tires 18-22 psi-Front tires 30-40 p
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Maintenance Record Unit Date Maintenance/Service Performed Shop/Technician Hours
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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 04/01/05 The WMI mower, including any defective part, must be returned to an Wright Manufacturing, Inc. (hereinafter: WMI) warrants to the original owner that Authorized WMI Service Dealer within the warranty period. The expense of lost the new WMI mower accompanying this document will be free from production time and delivering the mo
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