Maintenance Info; Tire Pressure - Encore F34B18 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE INFO

1. Do not adjust mower or change attachments
unless the engine has been stopped and the key
has been removed.
2. Good maintenance, wiping up gasoline and oil
spills, will reduce potential fire hazards.
3. To insure that the mower will remain in safe
operating condition, check and tighten all bolts,
nuts and screws. Especially make certain the
blade bolt/nuts are always tightened properly.
4. Never adjust governor on engine to a faster speed.
The engine manufacturer adjusts the engine RPM
to the proper setting.
5. Allow time for the engine to cool down prior to
storing mower. Do not store mower or gasoline
near any open flame or where gasoline fumes may
be ignited.
6. Always replace worn or broken parts with genuine
Encore repair parts purchased from an authorized
Encore dealer. Using anything other than Encore
repair parts may void all Encore factory warranties.
OIL AND FILTER
Since the hydraulic drives on the Encore Rider are
lifetime lubricated there are no required filter and or oil
changes required. Please refer to the engine manual for
engine lubrication recommendations.
 CAUTION:
DO NOT SPILL OIL OR GREASE ON BELTS.

TIRE PRESSURE

This vehicle has been designed to achieve maximum
operator comfort and ride. This cannot be achieved
without proper tire pressure. A low pressure gauge is
required to check the front tires.
Front Tires - 14 PSI
Rear Tires
NOTES:
The Encore Rider is driven and steered by the rear
wheels.
REAR TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE DIRECTLY EFFECTS
THE TRACKING OF THE MACHINE.
If the machine will not drive in a straight line, check
air pressure and adjust accordingly.
- 20 PSI
D-2
Lubrcaton
The following recommendations on lubrication chart
below should be adhered to. Environmental conditions
may be cause to vary frequency. Grease points are
pointed out in Figure 2.
Description of Maintenance Task
Blades - sharpen & securely fastened to 65 ft-lbs
Check fuel level
Discharge chute - securely in place & in lowest
position
Verify safety start interlock system
Visually inspect tires
Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or
damaged parts
Check battery connections
Check tire pressure with a guage
Check pump drive belt tension & condition
Check blade drive belt tension & condition
Check deck drive belt tension & condition
Tighten lug nuts on wheels
Check oil level in engine
Change engine oil & filter
Change fuel filter
Clean air intake screen
Clean cylinder / head fins
Clean foam element
Clean paper element
Replace air cleaner paper element
Clean and regap or replace spark plugs
Note:
A. Refer to Supplied Engine Manufactures Owner's Manual for all
maintance and engine manufactures warranty policy information
BATTERY
The battery is located under the seat of the machine.
The gel-cell battery is maintenance free.
 CAUTION:
When servicing the battery or any other part of the
electrical system, or if the battery must be removed
for any reason, always, disconnect negative (ground)
cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST to avoid possibility
of electrical shorts.
At temperatures below 32° F (0° C), full charge state
must be maintained to prevent cell electrolyte from
freezing and causing permanent battery damage.
For longest service life, battery should be kept clean by
wiping it off with a paper towel. Any corrosion around
battery should be removed by applying a solution of
one part baking soda to four parts water. A light coating
of grease or petroleum jelly may be applied to all
exposed terminal surfaces to prevent corrosion.
ENCORE
Service Intervals
Every 10 hours
Daily
Daily
Daily
Daily
Daily
Every 50 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 100 hours
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