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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...
DECK LIFT PEDAL PRE-START Located at the right front corner of the floor pan. Fill fuel tank on level ground. For best results 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 (E15 or E85), or white gas.
7. If the choke is in the “ON” position, gradually return choke to the “OFF” position as the engine warms up. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Perform daily maintenance • Check fuel level • Open Fuel valve • Adjust seat RAISE THE ROLLOVER PROTECTION STRUCTURE (ROPS) IMPORTANT: The roll bar is an integral and effective safety device.
BLADE ENGAGEMENT DISENGAGING THE BLADES 1. Set the throttle midway between the “SLOW” DANGER and “FAST” positions. 2. Push down on the PTO switch to disengage The rotating blades under the mower deck the blades. are dangerous. Blade contact can cause serious injury or death.
• Use slow and steady movement of the ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT control levers. The cutting height of the mower deck is • adjusted from 1.0 to 5.5 inches (2.5 cm to 14.0 Use caution when making turns. • cm) in 1/4 inch (6.4 cm) increments. Slow the machine down before making 1.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key and wait TRANSPORTING for all moving parts to stop. 5. Place the rollers in one of the positions TRANSPORTING A UNIT shown. Rollers will maintain 3/4 inch (19 Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the mm) clearance to the ground to minimize machine.
• width ramp, use enough individual ramps to Avoid sudden acceleration while driving simulate a full width continuous ramp. unit forward up a ramp to avoid tipping backward. Ramp should be long enough so that the angles • Avoid sudden deceleration while backing between the ramp and the ground and the ramp unit down a ramp to avoid tipping and the trailer or truck do not exceed 15...
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 Service Interval: Before each use or daily daily Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, CAUTION and remove key. Engage parking brake. It is essential that operator safety 1.
(seat has time delay kill switch to prevent CHECK FOR LOOSE HARDWARE cut-outs on rough terrain). Service Interval: Before each use or daily Run engine at one-third throttle, engage PTO and raise off of seat (but do not get 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to off of machine) engine must initiate stop and remove key.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL FILTER CHECK CONDITION OF BELTS Service Interval: 200 hours Service Interval: Every 40 hours 1. Follow steps 1 through 3 above for engine 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to oil change stop and remove key. Engage parking 2.
CHECK SPARK PLUGS containers and deliver to an approved recycling collection facility. Service Interval: Every 100 Hours 7. Proceed to the purge procedure. 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...
Air creates inefficiency because it has forward and reverse at normal speed and compression and expansion rates that are the reservoir oil remains at a constant level, higher than that of oil. purging is complete. Air trapped in the oil may cause the following THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVES Thread locking adhesives such as “Loctite 242”...
the clutch jumper harness from the clutch. It CHECK V-BELTS may also be necessary to loosen or remove the Service Interval: Every 100 Hours clutch anchor to allow the clutch to rotate Deck Belt Removal: thereby creating more clearance to the cross 1.
7. Fine tune the front deck lift assembly by ADJUSTMENTS loosening adjuster jam nut, then loosen nut Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for on upper bolt that connect chain to lift arm. all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, (no more than 1/4 turn), then turn the and remove key before servicing, cleaning, or adjustment screw until blade is at the...
Do Not rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks for support. Use adequate jack stands or equivalent support. 5. Lift park brake lever and hold in engaged position. 6. Tighten brake spring nut on RH link assembly until the swivel separates from retainer.
4. Temporarily install a jumper wire across NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT the terminals in the connector of the main If the hydro RTN requires adjustment, please wiring harness. refer to the appropriate Hydro Gear service 5. Start engine. Brake must be engaged and manual for adjustment procedure.
MOTION CONTROL HANDLE Adjusting the Tilt ADJUSTMENT The motion control levers can be tilted fore or Adjusting the height: aft for maximum operator comfort. The motion control levers can be adjusted 1. Loosen the upper bolt holding the control higher or lower for maximum operator comfort. lever to the control arm shaft.
CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MACHINE CLEANING Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to (May be required more often in dry or dirty stop, and remove key. Engage parking conditions.) brake.
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 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.
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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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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED CALIBER OPERATORS MANUAL 933263 CONTENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE 202204...
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