Blade Control Rod Adjustment; Troubleshooting - Encore EW28X11BX Operator's Manual

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5.2.8 Blade Control Rod Adjustment

Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove key or pull out spark plug lead.
Blade handle should be in the engage position.
Handle should compress pressure switch at least
5mm, otherwise rod length should be adjusted.
To change rod length, remove cotter pin from
upper Blade Control Rod Assembly. Remove rod
from lever bracket hole. Rotate rod until desired
length is achieved to cause switch to compress
correctly. Reinstall rod into lever bracket hole
and add cotter pin. (See FIG 15)

6. TROUBLESHOOTING

6. TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 MOWER PULLS LEFT OR RIGHT
Check air pressure in tires, 30PSI(210kPa).
6.2 MOWER CUTS UNEVENLY
Check air pressure in tires; 30PSI(210kPa).
Check deck leveling.
14
FIG 15
Check blades tip to tip for straightness.
Note: The front of the mower deck will be
approximately 1/8''- 1/4'' lower than the back of the
mower deck; this is the "rake" of the deck.
6.3 ENGINE WILL NOT START
Make sure there is fuel in the fuel tank and that
the fuel valve is open.
Check that the blade drive is disengaged and the
ignition switch is in the "ON" position.
Check that the spark plug wire is properly
connected.
FIG
Make sure the transmission is in neutral.
Check for loose or faulty wiring connections.
Check for corrosion at all wiring connections.
Even minor corrosion may cause a faulty
connection.
thoroughly with electrical contact cleaner, apply
dielectric grease and reconnect.
NOTE: After carefully checking the above steps,
attempt to start the engine. If it does not start,
contact your authorized service dealer.
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.
15
Clean
connector
terminals

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