Wright Velke V-TURN Manuel utilisateur

V-TURN

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

www.wrightmfg.com for the most up to date product literature. Please note the

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

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.

written permission from Wright Manufacturing obbler, Turbo10, Velke, Pro 1, X2 and

Velke Mower are trademarks of Wright Manufacturing, Inc.

served. This material may not be rep

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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: 4

pection:....................................................................................4

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

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Op 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Work Area Conditions and Ins

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

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

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....................................................................................

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

Service of the mower. Only your authorized Wright Mowe

dealer should perform the Pre-Delivery Service of the mower.

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

The W

WARNING

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:

move spark plug wire from spark plug(s).

pect the mower for a

•Re

•Ch on.

•Ro

•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

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.

•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

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

•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 th

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

required any air.

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

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.)

•Lubricate all moving parts (see Maintenance Items 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.

•

•Rem

•Fill

•DO

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

inches and

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)

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.

•

•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

pos ion, a nt allen screw located on each pump until they stop. The

uld now b ontrol

d. Che

s. If no wheels

ral o plied.

e parking brake locking system

while engaged. If not, service the parking brake locking syste .

•Before testing the blade clu ng

vulnerable to possible th the mower

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

minute or so. Try engaging and disengaging the

If the blades do n seconds

With

sw es

rvice th

t o

lot. It is r

furt

nt.) Check that the m

controls are held to the full speed position which

n trac

oise

afety in

r. Instruct the customer

sic operation and use of t

tion

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

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

it djust the neutral adjustme

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

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 app

(if applicable) prevents the unit from being driven

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

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

ck or in its line of

position. The parking be applied.

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

ot start and stop in a few

the blades on, now try disengaging the OPC

itch (OPC). The engine should die and the blad

e OPC system. Try this a couple of times.

ff the engine and remove the mower from the

ecommended that the slower setting of the

her in this manual for information on

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

formation and operating procedures in this

in proper operation and observe the customer

t. Make sure the customer is familiar and

he mower.

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 on the Product Registration Form and have

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

your Wright Commercial

rections

eep y

ucts

the

and ou

y for

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 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

his satisfaction is very important. Thank y

delivery to your customer.

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.

•The mower is now read

SAFETY INSTRUC

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ury

r death. Accident and hazard prevention are

ependent upon the awareness, concern,

isdom, and pro personnel

volv

and s ry

the blades will brake in seconds

Letting go of th ll stop the

wheels instant

Ow :

he owner’s/use instruct

emselves and all potential users in the safe

TION MANUAL

USERS & OWNERS: READ THIS

SING. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!

trajectory of thrown objects

•Belt/pulley covers on cutter deck and at rear

under pump pulleys

TO WRIGHT MO

MANUAL BEFOR

INTRODUCTION

The Velke Mower is built to the highest standards

in the industry. However, carelessness or

operator error may result in serious bodily inj

w per training of the

in ed in the operation, transport, maintenance,

torage of the equipment. Make sure eve

operator is properly trained and thoroughly

familiar with all of the information in this manual

before operating the equipment.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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.

User Experience and Qualifications:

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.

•e hand controls wi

•Spring loaded chute deflector helps reduce

ner/User Notice

r’s obligation is toT

th eration of this equipment and be sure they

WARNING

This symbol with the word “WARNING”

indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death

CAUTION

This symbol with the word “CAUTION”

indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could

esu

in min

r m

ode

ate

ous

O NOT operate the mower while wearing

andals, tennis shoes, sneakers or shorts.

Alw -

ad,

soft-r smooth

the Velke™ or sulky. NEVER wear loose-fitting

hand

drive. Wearing safety glasses, ear protection and

ome

DO N

maintained in good operating condition. Examine

parts

“hair” e

opera

equip

opera s

and the required operat

switc

instru

ser Clothing:

says wear long non-baggy pants. Wear high

top leather work boots with thick, textured tre

ubber soled at all times. Hard or

soled shoes are too slippery for a good footing

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

safety shoes is advisable and required by s

cal ordinances and insurance regulations.

Inspect Mower Before Each Use:

OT use the mower if any parts are not

the moving parts prior to each use. Look for

cessive wear, bald or worn tires, cracks in

, loose or missing bolts, cotter, linchpin or

pins or cable yoke pins and replace befor

ting the mower. Make sure all safety

ment provided with the mower is in good

ting order, including all the warning decal

or-presence device which

stops the engine and blades when the hand-

operated Operator Presence Control (OPC)

h is released. (To test the OPC, follow

ctions in the Operating Instructions section

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

ted transmission control system are tight

ecure. This is to reduce the possibility that

control or safety.

of thi -

opera

and s

the mower could have a loss of

Repla

fitting

governor settings or over-rev the engine contrary

to en

Wrigh condition, and

ce and in

work

screw

bolts urs of

opera

and s f

Shar

used

strike

heduled Mower Maintenance Safety:

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

s daily. DO NOT change the engine

gine manufacturer specifications. Keep the

t mower in good operating

keep safety devices and shields in pla

ing condition. Keep all nuts, bolts, and

s tight to be sure the equipment is in safe

WARNING working condition. Check the blade mounting

for proper tightness every eight (8) ho

tion. Check the blades for excessive wear

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

operation. Replace excessively worn blades.

pen dull blades. The mower should not be

after the blades or other part of the mower

s a foreign object, until conducting a

thorough inspection and any damage is repaired.

ee the instructions in the Recommended

Maintenance section of this manual for other

items of required maintenance.

Work Area Conditions and Inspection:

r s,

mowe

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

lades. Obstacles s

ground contour, tree trunks, stumps or roots,

tub pipes p paving

uptly

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

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

ible, or mp

b such as holes, abrupt change

s rotruding from the ground,

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

WARNING

enclosed area without good, approved

ventilation. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.

ition, even

•Wh nt

ing lots

ss, turn off the

•Bef

wire

tops from

excessive speeds may cause serious injury.

The grass discharge chute deflector must be

e down hen

alled.

•If the mower discharge clogs, turn off the blade

blade

rear wheels,

blades, engine flywheel, belts and pulleys.

•

aves and lubricant spills from

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

rp turns to

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

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,

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

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.

•Speeding is dangerous for even an

experienced operator. Sudden s

•installed at all times and in th

position except that it may be raised w

the grass catcher is completely inst

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

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

h engine or muffler while

•ar roadways.

gravel drives, side•turn off the blades and wai

.to stop

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

th nefits of a lower center of gravity. It is

tial for you to know more about theessen

handling characteristics of the mower so that you

WARNING

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