Adjustments; Deck Leveling; Pump Drive Belt Tension; Mower Deck Drive Belt Tension - Encore Rage ER32FS600VL Operator's Manual

ADJUSTMENTS

Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all
moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and
remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making
any adjustments to the unit.
CAUTION
Raising the mower for service or
maintenance relying solely on mechanical
or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous. The
mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be
enough support or may malfunction
allowing the unit to fall, which could cause
injury.
Do Not rely solely on mechanical or
hydraulic jacks for support. Use adequate
jack stands or equivalent support.

DECK LEVELING

Note:
Small adjustments can be accomplished by
increasing the tire pressure in the tire on the low
side.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and
disengage the blade control switch.
2. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
3. Check the air pressure in the drive tires. If
needed, adjust to the recommended inflation;
refer to Checking the Tire Pressure in the
Drive System Maintenance section.
4. Set the height of cut to the desired position.
5. Raise the discharge deflector.
6. Carefully rotate the blades front to rear.
Measure from the tip of the front blade to the
level surface.
NOTE: In most conditions, the back tips should be
adjusted 1/8 inch (6.4 mm) higher than the fronts.
7. Lower the discharge deflector.

PUMP DRIVE BELT TENSION

Self-tensioning – No adjustment necessary.

MOWER DECK DRIVE BELT TENSION

Self-tensioning – No adjustment necessary.

PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

If the parking brake does not hold securely, and
adjustment if required:
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
3. Adjust link on each side so spring is
compressed

FORWARD TRACKING ADJUSTMENT

If the machine travels or pulls to one side when the
motion control levers are in the full forward position,
adjust the tracking..
1. Check tire pressure to ensure equal pressure
between drive tires.
2. Push both control levers forward the same
distance.
3. Check if the machine pulls to one side. If it
does, stop the machine and set the parking
brake.
4. Adjust the tracking stop bolts to increase or
decrease forward speed on each side. Loosen
the jam nuts and turn the stop bolt clockwise
(in) to reduce forward speed, counterclockwise
(out) to increase speed. Tighten jam nuts.
5. Drive the machine and check the full forward
tracking.
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until desired tracking is
obtained.
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