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ENCORE MFG. A DIVISION OF WORLDLAWN POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. ENCOREEQUIPMENT.COM 401 COMMERCE STREET BEATRICE, NE 68310 800-267-4255 FAX – 402-223-4103...
• Never let children or untrained people SAFETY operate the equipment without proper instruction. • Keep everyone, especially children and pets, SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL away from the area of operation. This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME Remember that the operator or user is ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
• • Refuel outdoors, on level ground while If this is not possible, then refuel such engine is cold. equipment on a truck or trailer from a • portable container, rather than from a Never remove fuel cap or add fuel when gasoline dispenser nozzle.
WARNING WARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories which is an odorless deadly poison that can can become entangled in rotating parts. kill you. Contact with rotating parts can cause traumatic amputation or severe lacerations. Do Not run engine indoors or in a small confined area where dangerous carbon Do Not operate the machine without guards,...
• Lower the roll bar only when absolutely DANGER necessary. • Do Not wear seat belt when the roll bar is Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can down. • cause sliding and loss of control. Drive slowly and carefully. •...
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• • Make sure venting path of battery is Disconnect the battery cable from the negative battery post when the unit will be always open once battery is filled allowed to sit for more than 30 days without with acid use.
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL • New safety signs may be obtained from DECALS your authorized Worldlawn equipment • Keep all safety signs legible. Remove dealer. all grease, dirt and debris from safety • Safety signs may be affixed by peeling signs and instructional labels. off the backing to expose the adhesive •...
CHOKE CONTROL OPERATION The black paddle located on the control console. The choke is used to aid in starting a cold engine. Moving the choke lever forward will OPERATOR CONTROLS move the choke into the “on” position, pulling STEERING AND MOTION CONTROL the choke lever back to the detent will return the The motion control levers control the forward choke to the “off”...
FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE WARNING Located on LH ROPS mount behind seat. The engine and hydraulic drive units can become very hot. Touching a hot engine or The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the hydraulic drive units can cause severe burns. fuel when the machine will not be used for a few days, during transport to and from the Allow the engine and hydraulic drive units to...
Make sure you understand the controls, their BLADE ENGAGEMENT SWITCH locations, their functions, and their safety Located on console. requirements. Switch must be pulled out (up) to engage the Refer to the Maintenance section and perform blades. Switch is pushed in to disengage the all the necessary inspection and maintenance blades.
BLADE ENGAGEMENT OPERATING DANGER INSTRUCTIONS • The rotating blades under the mower deck Perform daily maintenance • are dangerous. Blade contact can cause Check fuel level • serious injury or death. Open Fuel valve • Adjust seat Do Not put hands or feet under the mower RAISE THE ROLLOVER PROTECTION or mower deck when the blades are STRUCTURE (ROPS)
STOPPING THE ENGINE CAUTION 1. Bring the unit to a full stop. Erratic movement of the control levers may 2. Move the motion control levers to the cause the Operator to lose control of the neutral position; move the control levers out machine, which may cause damage to the to the neutral lock position.
DRIVING IN REVERSE ADJUSTING THE ANTI-SCALP ROLLERS 1. Move the motion control levers to the It is recommended to change the anti-scalp neutral operate position. roller position, when the height of cut has 2. To move rearward in a straight line, slowly changed.
• Avoid sudden acceleration while driving TRANSPORTING unit forward up a ramp to avoid tipping backward. TRANSPORTING A UNIT • Avoid sudden deceleration while backing Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the unit down a ramp to avoid tipping machine.
MAINTENANCE Note: The left and right side of the machine is determined by sitting in the normal operator’s position. WARNING WARNING Remove the key from the ignition switch, Allow the engine to cool completely before engage parking brake, and pull the wire(s) service or making repairs around the engine off the spark plug(s) before you do any area.
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE(S) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure • Check the engine oil level • Check the mower blades • Check the safety interlock system • Check seat belt • Check for loose hardware Before each use or daily • Check for belt obstructions •...
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL Allowing batteries to stand for an extended period of time without recharging them will result in Check the engine oil daily before starting the reduced performance and service life. To preserve engine otherwise shortage of the engine oil may optimum battery performance and life, recharge cause serious damage to the engine such as batteries in storage when the open circuit voltage...
RECOMMENDED JUMP-STARTING WARNING PROCEDURE Service Interval: As required Batteries contain acid and produce explosive gasses. Check the weak battery for terminal corrosion (white, green, or blue “snow”), it must be • Shield the eyes and face from the batteries cleaned off prior to jump starting, Clean and at all times.
CHECK MOWER BLADES CHECK SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: Before each use or daily Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and CAUTION remove key. Engage parking brake. It is essential that operator safety 1.
Run engine at one-third throttle, with brake SERVICE AIR CLEANER disengaged, move levers in and raise off seat Service Interval: 250 Hours (but do not get off of machine) engine must initiate shutdown after 1/2 second has 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop elapsed.
CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL CASTER WHEEL ROTATION Service Interval: Every 40 hours Service Interval: Every 200 hours Removal and Installation 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop Remove nut and caster bolt. Pull the wheel out of and remove key.
CHECK SPARK PLUGS Service Interval: Every 100 Hours Remove spark plugs, check condition and reset gaps, or replace with new plugs. See Engine Owner’s Manual. CHANGE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FILTER AND FLUID Service Interval: Every 400 Hours ZT-5400 This transaxle is designed with a serviceable filter. To ensure constant fluid quality levels and longer life, an initial oil and filter change at 10 hours is recommended.
Air trapped in the oil may cause the following 1. Clutch retaining bolt in end of engine crankshaft. symptoms: 2. Deck yoke to hydro frame. • COPPER-BASED ANTI-SEIZE Noisy operation. • Lack of power or drive after short-term Copper-based anti-seize can be used in the operation.
CHECK V-BELTS Pump Belt Installation Service Interval: Every 100 Hours 1. From the rear of the machine, seat the belt into engine sheave Deck Belt Removal: 2. Pass forward edge of belt up between the cross 1. Stop engine shaft and clutch. 2.
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 5. The limit switch on the lift actuator (Figure Raising the mower for service or below) is the “DOWN”...
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.
Do Not rely solely on mechanical or because of the jumper wire being used. Run engine at full throttle and release brake. hydraulic jacks for support. Use adequate 6. Run the unit at least 5 minutes with the drive jack stands or equivalent support. levers at full forward speed to bring hydraulic oil 5.
upper hole provides less resistance, the lower 3. Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control provides more. lever. MOTION CONTROL NEUTRAL LOCK PIVOT ADJUSTMENT Adjusting the Tilt The flanged nut can be adjusted to obtain a more The motion control levers can be tilted fore or aft for desired motion control lever resistance maximum operator comfort.
CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MACHINE CLEANING Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: Before each use or daily (May 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, be required more often in dry or dirty and remove key. Engage parking brake. conditions.) 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING IMPORTANT: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use. When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example, starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank. The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE • Engine seems weak Clogged air filter • Fouled spark plugs. • Carburetor incorrectly adjusted • Machine vibrates. Blades are loose. • Blades are incorrectly balanced. • Engine is loose. • Engine overheats. Clogged air intake or cooling fins. •...
STORAGE To ready the machine for storage, follow these WINTER STORAGE steps: The machine should be readied for storage at 1. Thoroughly clean the machine, especially the end of the mowing season, or if it will not be under the mower deck. Touch up damage in use for more than 30 days.
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and Worldlawn Power Equipment is pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system's warranty on the 2020 model year lawn mower. In California, new equipment that use small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.
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Worldlawn Power Equipment. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remaining warranty period. (2) Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions must be warranted for the warranty period defined in subsection (b)-(2). A statement in such written instructions to the effect of "repair or replace as necessary"...
Any Mower or part thereof which, in Encore’s sole discretion, is deemed defective shall be repaired or replaced, at Encore’s option, without charge for parts or labor up to three years of the original date of purchase. Any Mower deck shell, in Encore’s sole discretion, is deemed defective shall be repaired or replaced, at Encore’s option, without charge for parts or labor for the...
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