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BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER ENCORE MANUFACTURING A DIVISION OF WORLDLAWN POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. ENCOREEQUIPMENT.COM 2415 ASHLAND AVE BEATRICE, NE 68310 800-267-4255 FAX – 402-223-4103...
Use only accessories and attachments approved Indicates failure to observe the safety ENCORE instructions will result in death or serious injury. • The use of personal protective equipment, such as (but not limited to) safety glasses,...
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BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER • Check that the operator’s presence controls, DANGER safety switches, and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do Not operate In certain conditions during fueling, static unless they function properly. electricity can be released causing gasoline vapors to ignite.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER devices in place and in proper working OPERATION condition. Although hazard control and accident • Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to prevention are partially dependent upon the stop and engage parking brake: design and configuration of the equipment, o Before refueling these factors are also dependent upon the o Before dumping the grass catcher...
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER WARNING DANGER Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can can become entangled in rotating parts. cause sliding and loss of control. Contact with rotating parts can cause • Mow across slopes, never up and down. traumatic amputation or severe lacerations.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER • MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store fuel near flames or drain • Before any maintenance, disengage drives, indoors. lower implement, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire.
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BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER CAUTION WARNING If the ignition is in the “ON” position Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid there is potential for sparks and accidentally injected into the skin must be engagement of components. Sparks surgically removed within a few hours by a could cause an explosion or moving doctor familiar with this form of injury or...
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER New safety signs may be obtained from SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL your authorized ENCORE equipment DECALS dealer. • Keep all safety signs legible. Remove • Safety signs may be affixed by peeling all grease, dirt and debris from safety off the backing to expose the adhesive signs and instructional labels.
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BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER CONSOLE DECAL – 453567 CLUTCH OPERATION DECAL 363233 TRANSMISSION POSITION DECAL 363241 THROTTLE DECAL 453564 DECAL GRAPHICS ENGINE OFF ENGINE ON CHOKE HOUR METER BLADE SWITCH NEUTRAL REVERSE FAST SLOW...
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER 7. Attach the two steering control rods by ASSEMBLY removing the 5/16” swivels from the idler INSTRUCTIONS engagement brackets and screwing them onto the rods. Temporarily replace the 1. Remove top boards of crate and all loose swivels in the engagement brackets to items from inside.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER FINAL OPERATION CHECK/ADJUSTMENT 1. With the engine ignition switch in the off OPERATOR CONTROLS position, and the mower on level ground, grasp the handlebars and pull TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER the mower toward you while slowly Located on top of the transmission moving the steering levers closer to the handlebars.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER At least one of the OPC levers must be held PARK BRAKE down in order to keep the engine running while A function of the steering levers of both wheels the transmission is in any position other than To engage, pull steering levers all the way up neutral and/or the blade switch is on.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER PRE-START OPERATING Fill fuel tank on level ground. For best results INSTRUCTIONS use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Move the transmission selector lever to the IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline neutral position.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER blade contact can cause serious injury or Erratic movement of the steering levers may death. cause the Operator to lose control of the machine, which may cause damage to the Never operate the mower with the discharge machine or personal injury.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER Use the supplied chart and accompanying diagram located in the back of this manual to TRANSPORTING establish which aspects need to change to produce the desired result. TRANSPORTING A UNIT Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER • Ramp should be long enough so that the angles Do Not exceed a 20 degree angle between the ramp and the ground and the ramp between ramp and ground or between and the trailer or truck do not exceed 20 ramp and trailer or truck.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER 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 •...
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL 3. Reinstall the blades (if they were removed) in the following order: Check the engine oil daily before starting the A. Install blade bolt through washer, spacers, engine otherwise shortage of the engine oil may and blade in same order as removed to cause serious damage to the engine such as maintain desired cutting height.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER Understanding the Safety Interlock System 11. Before the engine stops, move the other OPC lever to the "DOWN" (engaged) position, the The safety interlock system is designed to prevent engine should continue to run. the mower blades from rotating unless: 12.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER CHANGE ENGINE OIL Service Interval: 100 hours NOTE: Change oil and filter after first eight (8) hours of operation. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key. Engage parking brake. Drain oil while engine is warm. 3.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER CHECK TIRE PRESSURES Lubrication Chart Service Interval: Every 40 hours NUMBER FITTING INITIAL SERVICE 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop LOCATIONS PUMPS INTERVAL PLACES and remove key. Engage parking brake. 1. Deck Belt Every 40 2.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER STEERING LEVER ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENTS Steering characteristics are affected by the relationship between the drive wheel clutching and Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all braking positions. The greater the distance the moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and steering lever must travel between these two remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making positions, the slower the turning response time will...
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT This adjustment may be necessary if certain components have been replaced or reinstalled 1. Loosen the two bolts holding the shift lever to the transmission lever and adjust so that the top of it just touches the range indicator panel. 2.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER 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.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER 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.
BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER 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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BELT-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER (b)-(2). If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage, it must be repaired or replaced by 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).
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In no event shall Encore be responsible for special, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages. This limited warranty specifically excludes parts covered under another manufacturer’s warranty.
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED EW32FS481V EW36FS481V EW48FS481V OPERATORS MANUAL CONTENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BELT-DRIVE WALK-BEHIND 201902...
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