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Commercial Mower Owner’s Manual
For Sport X Serial Numbers 55864 and Higher Until Superseded
WARNING: READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING
Revised 7/2011
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 t
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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. This manual contains information pertaining to European models also. A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE OF MOWER BY DEALER ......................................................................................................................... 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................
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PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE OF MOWER BY DEALER Before proceeding with the Pre-Delivery Service of your mower, please read the safety instructions manual in its entirety. Only your authorized Wright dealer should perform the Pre-Delivery WARNING Service of the mower. The Wright Sport X is shipped completely assembled and has been adjusted and tested at the factory. However, due to the jostling of the shipping process and the delivery time lapse, the following items need to be repeated aga
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Before testing the blade clutch/brake operation, 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 or at any time. The discharge chute deflector should be in the down position. Move the engine throttle control to ¾ RPM speed setting. Turn on the blade clutch switch. Run blades for approximately one minute. Next, engage and disengage the blades a few t
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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” indicates This symbol with the word “CAUTION” a potentially hazardous situation which, if not indicates a potentially hazardous situation avoided, could result in death or serious injury. which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Introduction WARNING This mower is built to the h
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engine contrary to engine manufacturer specifications. Failure to comply can compromise operator safety, shorten equipment life and void your manufacturer’s WARNING warranty. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Check User Clothing the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness every DO NOT operate the mower while wearing sandals, eight (8) hours of operation. Check the blades for tennis shoes, sneakers, or shorts.
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• If the mower discharges grass clogs, turn off the blade clutch switch, apply the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key before WARNING removing obstruction(s). • Keep all shields and covers in place, namely, all Initial Operating Safety Guidelines blade and belt covers, engine shields, and • Read and understand the warnings on the grass discharge chute deflector. instrument panel of the mower. • Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating • Keep a firm
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Recommendations for this angle: • Stretch your arms out straight while holding onto the stationary handle bar and sit back as far as you WARNING can on the seat. This adds more of your body weight to the rear drive wheels for more traction. Zero-Radius Turn Operation • Do not change speed suddenly to minimize the During zero-radius turns (when one mower wheel tendency of going into a slide. Accelerate and rotates backwards while the other rotates forward) decelerate gen
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where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Wright is fully concerned with your safety. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any Please read the above repeatedly until you fully enclosure. (Drain fuel to a ½ tank when performing understand the methods to promote the safest maintenance or repairs that require the unit to be operation possible. tilted) REMEMBER – YOUR MOWER CAN BE ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR. FAILURE TO FOLL
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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 the WARNING mower. REMEMBER THERE ARE CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL THAT YOU MUST NOW TAKE BEFORE STARTING THE MOWER. Inspect Mower Before Each Use • Make sure the control levers are in the exact neutral position. Inspection of Mower: Do not use the mower if • Apply the parking brake if it is not already set. any part
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Use caution if it is your first time. Now try moving the angle so the left caster goes over, then the right-rear hand control levers, one at a time, very slightly, wheel, then the left rear wheel. WARNING: Do NOT forward and backward. Gradually increase your step off the mower during ANY maneuver. 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 WARNING mower handles, gradually attempt
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this time. If the mower is moving forward or on that side. Lengthening the control rod will slow rearward, the neutral setting must be adjusted. The the forward movement of the mower on that side. hydraulic pump has a Return-to-Neutral (RTN) In the “faster” Speed/Sensitivity setting (this is the device built into the linkage of the pump. Before factory setting) neither rod should be lengthened adjusting neutral, it is necessary to lift the rear drive so much that at full speed it pulls
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of discharge. The discharge chute deflector should is set on the left, pull back on the deck lift be in the down position. The parking brake should lever on the right side and then lower the now be applied. Move the engine throttle to ¾ lever towards the front of the machine until it speed setting. When mowing, the engine speed stops at the set height-of-cut. should always be at its highest setting. The engine Deck Adjustments governor will regulate the engine according to the Th
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Belt Tension Adjustment The pump drive belt is self-adjusting, and requires no adjustment, just replacement. The blade drive belt is self-adjusting also and requires no adjustment, just Clutch replacement. Stop Replacing the Cutter Deck Belt • Stop engine and remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop. • Remove deck covers • Remove belt by using a ½” ratchet and extension to relieve belt tension.
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Seat Adjustments The Sport X seat is equipped with the ability to adjust the seat up and down as well as lock the seat in the down position to avoid seat bounce Fill Here while standing. (Figure 1) B Lubrication Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease. • Set parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key. • Clean grease fittings with a rag. A • Connect grease gun to fitting and pu
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blower or low-pressure compressed air and run with blades engaged for approximately 10 minutes. Once the wash is complete, always lubricate and grease all applicable areas. Fuel Evaporation System All Wright Sport X’s need to have this mandatory feature. • Do Not alter or remove. • Do Not fill past the “Max Fill Level” line shown in Figure below. Bleeding Air from the Hydraulic System • Over-filling could result in clogging the roll- over vent and/or contaminati
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Torque Specif ications Thread Torque Critical Application Models Locker Range (ft-lbs) Wheel motor bolts (Securing Big/Small Stander, Stander X, Sport X, Loctite 40-50 motor to support) RH, WSES, Velke 2760 Wheel motor bolts / nuts ZK, MMZ, Sentar3 N/A 103-125 (Securing motor to support) Clutch to engine shaft All Models Loctite 50-55 Big Stander, Stande r X, Sport X (15P) 138-158 Wheel hub to wheel motor N/A ZK, MMZ, Sentar3 (15E) 160-240 All Others
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71440008 - BLADE, FUSION, ½” OFFSET 16.5” 71440009 - BLADE, FUSION, ½”OFFSET 18" Spindle Bolt PN - 11990014 71440010 - BLADE, FUSION, ½” OFFSET 21" 3 Top ¼” Blade Spacer Set-Up 3 Bottom 71440001 - BLADE 18" 71440002 - BLADE 16.5” 71440003 - BLADE 21” 1 Top ¼” Blade Spacer Set-Up 5 Bottom 71440011 - BLADE, CE ROLLED AIRFOIL LOW LIFT 16.5” 71440012 - BLADE, CE ROLLED AIRFOIL LOW LIFT 18" 71440013 - BLADE, CE ROLLED AIRFO
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Sport X Consumables / Maintenance Items P/N Description 13990017 MACH BUSH, 7/8 ID X 1 3/8 OD X 14 GA 13990024 WASHER, NEOPRENE 14990002 HBUSH SMALL 17460005 BUSHING, RUBBER, .75 X 1.125 X .75 17460012 BUMPER, RUBBER, BLACK 17460017 CHUTE DEFLECTOR, RUBBER PC ONLY 18410012 DECK COVER KNOB 33410094 PLATFORM STOP, HOSE, 3/8 X 7/8 34490002 HYDRO OIL FILTER 52410003 SWITCH, OPC , 2 LB INTERNAL SPRING, BLACK 52410007 MODULE - TIME 52420002 THROTTLE CABLE 5242
