Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Encore RAGE ER48FX730VX
Summary of Contents for Encore RAGE ER48FX730VX
- Page 1 OPERATORS MANUAL ER48FX730VX ER52FX730VX ER60FX730VX...
- Page 3 ENCORE MANUFACTURING A DIVISION OF WORLDLAWN POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. ENCOREEQUIPMENT.COM 401 COMMERCE ST. BEATRICE, NE 68310 800-267-4255 FAX – 402-223-4103...
-
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES ......................8 SAFETY ............................... 9 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ........................ 9 TRAINING ............................9 PREPARATION ..........................9 OPERATION ........................... 10 SLOPE OPERATION ........................12 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE....................12 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ..................14 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................16 MODEL NUMBER ........................... 16 WEIGHT &... - Page 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................19 STARTING THE ENGINE ......................19 BLADE ENGAGEMENT ....................... 19 DISENGAGING THE BLADES ..................... 20 STOPPING THE ENGINE ......................20 DRIVING THE MACHINE ......................20 DRIVING FORWARD ........................20 DRIVING IN REVERSE ........................ 20 OPERATING THE PLATFORM ....................20 OPERATING THE MACHINE WITH THE PLATFORM UP ............
- Page 7 LUBRICATE GREASE FITTINGS ....................29 CHECK SPARK PLUGS ....................... 30 WHEEL HUB NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATION ................30 THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVES ....................30 COPPER-BASED ANTI-SEIZE ....................30 DIELECTRIC GREASE ........................ 30 DECK LEVELING ......................... 31 PUMP DRIVE BELT TENSION ....................31 MOWER DECK DRIVE BELT TENSION ..................
-
Page 8: Available Accessories
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES FITS MODELS: ER48FX730VX GRASS CATCHER – 151035 MULCH KIT – 461025 MULCH BLADE - 483049 FITS MODELS: ER52FX730VX GRASS CATCHER – 151034 MULCH KIT – 451004 MULCH BLADE - 823353 FITS MODELS: ER60FX730VX GRASS CATCHER – 151034 MULCH KIT - 631027 MUCH BLADE - 633340... -
Page 9: Safety
Use only DANGER: White lettering/Red background. accessories and attachments approved by ENCORE Indicates failure to observe the safety instructions • The use of personal protective equipment, such will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 10: Operation
carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate DANGER the container and slow the loss of any static In certain conditions gasoline is extremely charge. flammable and highly explosive. • When practical, remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, the equipment with its wheels on the ground. - Page 11 o Before clearing blockages WARNING o Before leaving the operator position • Never mow with the discharge deflector raised, Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, removed or altered unless there is a grass become extremely hot. Severe burns can occur collection system or mulch kit in place and on contact and debris, such as leaves, grass, working properly.
-
Page 12: Slope Operation
SLOPE OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE • Use extreme caution when mowing and/or turning Before any maintenance, disengage drives, on slopes as loss of traction and/or tip-over could lower implement, set parking brake, stop engine occur. The operator is responsible for the safe and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire. - Page 13 DANGER WARNING Charging or jump starting the battery may Removing standard, original equipment produce explosive gasses. Battery gases parts and accessories may alter the can explode causing serious injury. warranty, traction, and safety of the machine. Unauthorized changes to the •...
-
Page 14: Safety And Instructional Decals
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL • New safety signs may be obtained from DECALS your authorized Encore equipment dealer. • Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all • Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off grease, dirt and debris from safety signs the backing to expose the adhesive and instructional labels. - Page 15 CONSOLE DECAL – 463800 CLUTCH ON CLUTCH OFF FAST SLOW NEUTRAL REVERSE PARK BRAKE CHOKE...
-
Page 16: Specifications
TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS Two Parker HTJ Transaxles • Hydraulic Oil: Synthetic 5W-50 • Speed: 0-10.5 mph Fwd MODEL NUMBER 0-4.5 mph Reverse ER48FX730VX ER52FX730VX CUTTING DECK ER60FX730VX • Cutting Width: 48” – 52” – 60” • Discharge: Side • Blade Size: 16.25” - 18” – 20.5” (3 ea) WEIGHT &... -
Page 17: Operation
PARK BRAKE LEVER OPERATION Located on right side of unit OPERATOR CONTROLS To engage the brake, pull the lever rearward. STEERING AND MOTION CONTROL: The motion control levers control the forward To release, push the lever forward. and reverse rotation of the respective tire. When parking on a steep slope, the wheels Speed is proportional to amount the levers are must be chocked or blocked in addition to the... -
Page 18: Drive Wheel Release Valves
DRIVE WHEEL RELEASE VALVES PRE-START Located on the front face of the hydrostatic Fill fuel tank on level ground. For best results case. use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or white gas because the fuel system could... -
Page 19: Operating Instructions
BLADE ENGAGEMENT OPERATING DANGER INSTRUCTIONS The rotating blades under the mower deck STARTING THE ENGINE are dangerous. Blade contact can cause 1. Move both control levers to the neutral serious injury or kill you. position. Do Not put hands or feet under the mower 2. -
Page 20: Disengaging The Blades
DISENGAGING THE BLADES DRIVING FORWARD 1. Set the throttle midway between the 1. Move one motion control lever into the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions. neutral operate position. 2. Push down on the PTO switch to disengage 2. Release the parking brake. the blades. -
Page 21: Operating The Machine With The Platform Up
OPERATING THE MACHINE WITH THE WARNING PLATFORM DOWN Operating the machine with the platform down The operator platform is heavy and may is recommended when: cause injury when lowering and raising the • Mowing most areas operator platform. The platform may •... -
Page 22: Transporting A Unit
• If individual ramps must be used, use TRANSPORTING enough ramps to create an unbroken ramp surface wider than the unit. TRANSPORTING A UNIT • Do Not exceed a 20 degree angle Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the between ramp and ground or between machine. -
Page 23: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Note: The left and right side of the machine is determined by standing 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. -
Page 24: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE(S) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure • Before each use or daily Check the engine oil level • Check the mower blades • Check the safety interlock system • Check for loose hardware • Check for belt obstructions •... -
Page 25: Check Engine Oil Level
Check the voltage of the battery with a digital CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL voltmeter. Locate the voltage reading of the battery Check the engine oil daily before starting the in the table and charge the battery for the engine otherwise shortage of the engine oil may recommended time interval to bring the charge up cause serious damage to the engine such as to a full charge of 12.6 volts or greater. -
Page 26: Raise The Cushion For Rear Access
the same rated system voltage. These instructions DANGER are for negative ground systems only. Jump starting a weak battery that is cracked, Connect the positive (+) cable to the positive frozen, has low electrolyte level, or an (+) terminal of the discharged battery. open/shorted battery cell, can cause an 4. -
Page 27: Check Mower Blades
CHECK SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECK MOWER BLADES Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: Before each use or daily CAUTION Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. It is essential that operator safety 1. -
Page 28: Check For Loose Hardware
5. Use oil recommended in the Engine Owner’s 10. With control levers in neutral position, release park brake, engine should stop. Return park Manual. DO NOT overfill. Wipe up any spilled brake to “ON” position. oil from engine deck mounting surfaces. 11. -
Page 29: Check Tire Pressures
Hydro oil filters are located below hydro release LUBRICATE GREASE FITTINGS valves as shown in fig. 2 below. Note: See chart for service intervals. 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key. Engage parking brake. 2. -
Page 30: Check Spark Plugs
CHECK SPARK PLUGS THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVES Thread locking adhesives such as “Loctite 242” or Service Interval: As required “Fel-Pro, Pro-lock nut type” are used on the Remove spark plugs, check condition and reset following fasteners: gaps, or replace with new plugs. See Engine Owner’s Manual. -
Page 31: Deck Leveling
6. Carefully rotate the blades front to rear. ADJUSTMENTS Measure from the tip of the front blade to the level surface. Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all NOTE: In most conditions, the back tips should be moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and adjusted 1/8 inch (6.4 mm) higher than the fronts. -
Page 32: Neutral Adjustment
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. 3. Lower Leg Cushion. If the pump RTN requires adjustment, please refer to Parker HTE manual for adjustment procedure. -
Page 33: Cleaning
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. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
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. -
Page 35: Wiring Schematics
WIRING SCHEMATICS... -
Page 36: California 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 2019 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. - Page 37 to the effect of "repair or replace as necessary" will ,not reduce the period of warranty coverage. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remaining warranty period. (3) Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions must be warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part.
-
Page 38: Limited Warranty
(90) ninety day limited warranty under the same terms and conditions as set forth herein. Any work done on or to the mower by anyone other than an authorized Encore dealer/retailer, including the original purchaser, voids all provisions of the warranty except those provisions which limit Encore’s liability (as set forth below). - Page 40 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED STANDON OPERATOR MANUAL 933302 CONTENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE 201902...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the RAGE ER48FX730VX and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers