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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 operate the equipment without proper SAFETY instruction. • Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away from the area of operation. SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Remember that the operator or user is This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME responsible for accidents or hazards ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! 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, premium gasoline, or white gas because the fuel system could...
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)
• DISENGAGING THE BLADES Use slow and steady movement of the 1. Set the throttle midway between the “SLOW” control levers. • and “FAST” positions. Use caution when making turns. • 2. Push down on the PTO switch to disengage Slow the machine down before making the blades.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key and wait ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT for all moving parts to stop. The cutting height of the mower deck is 5. Place the rollers in one of the positions adjusted from 1.0 to 5.5 inches (2.5 cm to 14.0 shown.
• 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 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.
8. Remove the top port plug from the left side CHECK SPARK PLUGS and right side transaxles prior to filling with Service Interval: Every 100 Hours oil. This will allow the transaxles to vent Remove spark plugs, check condition and reset during oil fill.
5. Install the top oil fill vent port plug and CAUTION continue filling the system with oil until the Raising the mower for service or fill line is reached in the expansion tank. maintenance relying solely on 6. Drain old oil filter of all free flowing oil prior mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be to disposal.
The following procedures should be performed 1. On threads of Blade Bolts. See Check with the vehicle drive wheels off the ground, Mower Blades section. then repeated under normal operating 2. Between engine crankshaft, pump drive conditions. sheave, and clutch. WARNING DIELECTRIC GREASE Dielectric grease can be used on all blade...
Pump Belt Removal: ADJUSTMENTS 1. Remove deck belt (see Deck Belt Removal) Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for 2. Rotate idler arm to relieve belt tension. The all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, idler arm has a 1/2” square hole to accept a and remove key before servicing, cleaning, or 1/2”...
7. Fine tune the front deck lift assembly by loosening adjuster jam nut, then loosen nut on upper bolt that connect chain to lift arm. (no more than 1/4 turn), then turn the adjustment screw until blade is at the correct height.
4. Temporarily install a jumper wire across Do Not rely solely on mechanical or the terminals in the connector of the main hydraulic jacks for support. Use wiring harness. adequate jack stands or equivalent 5. Start engine. Brake must be engaged and support.
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT MOTION CONTROL HANDLE If the hydro RTN requires adjustment, please ADJUSTMENT refer to the appropriate Hydro Gear service Adjusting the height: manual for adjustment procedure. The motion control levers can be adjusted MOTION CONTROL DAMPER highter or lower for maximum operator comfort. ADJUSTMENT 1.
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 2018 model year lawn mower. In ≤1 Liter) California, new equipment that use small and large ( off-road engines must be...
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statement in such written instructions 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 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 201712...