Summary of Contents for Wright Manufacturing Sentar Commercial Mower
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Manufacturing, Inc. Please indicate the complete model number and serial number of your Wright product. For reference please note the following information at the time of purchase: SERIAL # _________________________ MODEL # _________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE ______________________ WRIGHT MANUFACTURING, INC. - 4600X WEDGEWOOD BLVD - FREDERICK, MD 21703...
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1998-2001 Wright Manufacturing, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or part, without written permission from Wright Manufacturing, Inc. Grass Gobbler, Gobbler, Leaf Gobbler, Velke, Pro 1, X2, Stander,...
Subject Safety Instruction Manual Introduction General Safety Instructions Owner/User Notice User Experience and Qualifications User Clothing Inspection of Mower Before Each Use Scheduled Mower Maintenance Safety Work Area Conditions and Inspection Initial Operating Safety Guidelines Replacement Parts Operation on Slopes Operation During Zero-Radius Turns Operation in Reverse Operation in Forward Direction...
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 MANUAL BEFORE USING. INTRODUCTION This mower is built to the highest standards in the industry.
WARNING User Clothing: DO NOT operate the mower while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, or shorts. Always wear long non-baggy pants. Wear high- top leather work boots with thick, textured tread, soft-rubber soled at all times. Hard or smooth soled shoes are too slippery for a good footing on mower platform.
WARNING Replacement Parts: Use of parts other than specified parts supplied by Wright Manufacturing, Inc. may compromise the safe use of the mower, are not recommended and their use could void the warranty. WARNING Operation on Slopes: DO NOT operate on steep slopes.
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 up or down pattern. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control.
must handle the mower accordingly. WARNING Operation in Reverse: Always keep a firm grip on the mower stationary handlebar with both hands. Keep both feet firmly on the foot platform. Look behind you before backing to prevent injuring yourself or anyone behind you.
Pre-Delivery Service of Mower by Dealer WARNING The Wright Sentar 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 items need to be repeated again before starting the mower.
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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 neutral adjustment knobs in front of and between the two hydraulic pumps until they stop.
WARNING Inspect Mower Before Each Use: Inspection of Mower: Do not use the mower if any parts are not maintained in good operating 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”...
backward. Gradually increase your 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.
How to Change the Speed/Sensitivity Adjustment The controls are initially set with the Speed/ Sensitivity Adjustment in the faster, more sensitive position. If an operator is not completely familiar with mower operation the operator may desire to decrease the ground speed approximately 25-30%. The slower setting has a corresponding decrease in the sensitivity of the controls.
After getting the mower to track straight, readjust the neutral adjustment , if necessary. It is normal to need to make these adjustments from time to time as the linkage breaks in or wears. 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...
requires no adjustment, just replacement. 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 ½ turn counterclockwise. It is important not to over tighten these levers.
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MAINTENANCE SERVICE INTERVALS - WRIGHT SENTAR MAINTENANCE ITEM DAILY ITEMS Check engine oil and add as needed Check for fuel or oil leakage Check and clean air intake screen Clean or replace engine air filter and prefilter Clean engine blower screen and fins with compressed air Clean hydro oil cooler with compressed air Check for loose hardware (e-clips, snap rings, nuts, etc.) Check blades for excessive wear and sharpness (sharpen/balance or...
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THIS WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS ON UNITS WITH A RETAIL SALES DATE ON OR AFTER 03/17/03 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.
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