Encore Hydro Series Walk Behind Set-Up

1) Remove inner parts boxes, fuel tank, and upper handle assy from the crate. Remove outside
framework of the crate so that the mower is sitting on the pallet.
2) Open inner parts boxes and lay out all parts. Open bolt bag and separate hardware. You should find:
Qty Description
10 3/8-16x1 HHCS
2 5/16-18x1 HHCS
2 Hairpin Cotter
3 Cable Clip
6 Plastic Tie
6 5/16-18 Nyloc
3) Using the 5/16x1 3/4 HHCS and 5/16 Whizlocks, bolt the bumper into place. The whizlocks should be
installed on the inside of the deck. When installing bumper on a 48" deck, make certain the bumper is
flush with deck on both ends.
4) Using the 3/8x1 HHCS and 3/8 Whizlocks, bolt the front casters into place again placing the whizlock
nuts on the inside of the deck.
6) Using the remaining 3/8x1 HHCS and 3/8 Nylocs, bolt the upper handle into position using the
mounting holes that are best suited for the height of the operator (there are 3 height settings). Route
the wiring harness along the handle, plugging it into the blade control switch. Use the screws in the
OPC switch to attach the harness to it. There is no specific color code for hooking up the harness.
7) At this point, you are ready to oil and fuel the engine. With that being done, take the unit and raise the
rear wheels off the groung so that they may free wheel. Block the unit up securely so that you may run
engine with no danger of it falling from the stand. With the speed control in the neutral position, start the
engine and run it at 3/4 to full throttle. Using the speed contrl link, adjust the RH wheel to neutral. With
that accomplished, lock the lock nuts into place on the speed control link. With 1/2" wrench, break the
lock nut loose on the pump link and adjust the rod end to neutral the left hand wheel. After
accomplishing neutral, shut the engine off and remove the support blocks from under the machine.
With the engine shut down, take the drive rods and bolt them onto the main control shaft using the
5/16 nylocs provided. Adjust the length of the rod so that th pins in the drive levers are just a little under
center of the neutral lock on the thumb lock (refer to thumblock diagram).
Hydro Walk-Behind Set-Up
Qty Description
4 3/8-16 Whizlock
1 3/8-16 Nyloc
4 Oil Cap
4 5/16-18 Whizlock
4 5/16-18x1-3/4
1 1/4-20 Nyloc
5) Mount the fuel tank onto the fuel tank saddle using the
existing straps. Hook up the fuel line to the quick
coupler mounted in the bottom corner of the fuel tank.
Using the 1/4-20 Nyloc, bolt the speed control link to
the main control arm on the rear deck and secure it.
Encore Part Number: 943097
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