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ENCORE MFG. A DIVISION OF WORLDLAWN POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. WWW.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.
interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners DANGER may insulate the container and slow the loss In certain conditions gasoline is extremely of any static charge. flammable and highly explosive. • When practical, remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn refuel the equipment with its wheels on the you, others and cause property damage.
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• burns can occur on contact and debris, Never mow with the discharge deflector such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch raised, removed or altered unless there is a fire. grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly. •...
rollovers, which may result in serious injury, SLOPE OPERATION death or drowning. Use extreme caution when mowing and/or turning on slopes as loss of traction and/or tip- • Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked over could occur. The operator is responsible position and use seat belt.
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• • Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use caution away from battery. when servicing them. Only REPLACE • Ventilate when charging or using damaged blades, NEVER straighten or weld battery in an enclosed space.
New safety signs may be obtained from CAUTION your authorized ENCORE equipment If the ignition is in the “ON” position dealer. there is potential for sparks and • Safety signs may be affixed by peeling engagement of components. Sparks off the backing to expose the adhesive could cause an explosion or moving surface.
SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Charging System: 12 Volt, 15 Amp @ 3600 MODEL NUMBER • Battery Type: Group Ul EE48FR691V32 • Battery Class: 280 CCA Minimum EE48FR691V32CA • Battery Voltage:12V DC EE52FR691V32 • Polarity: Neg. Ground EE52FR691V32CA • Fuses: EE52FX691V34 o (1) 20A Main EE52FX691V34CA o (1) 15A-Clutch...
CHOKE CONTROL OPERATION The black pull knob located on the control OPERATOR CONTROLS console. STEERING AND MOTION CONTROL The choke is used to aid in starting a cold The motion control levers control the forward engine. Pulling the choke knob out will move and reverse rotation of the respective tire.
FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE DRIVE WHEEL RELEASE VALVES Drive wheel release valves are used to release Located behind the seat in front of the engine. the hydrostatic drive system to allow the The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the machine to be moved by hand without the fuel when the machine will not be used for a engine running.
Zt-32/3400 Hydros handle, and reduce pressure on foot pedal until Located on inside face of hydros below the fan. deck lowers to pre-selected cut height. BLADE ENGAGEMENT SWITCH Located on console. Switch must be pulled out (up) to engage the blades.
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 or mower deck when the blades are RAISE THE ROLLOVER PROTECTION engaged.
IMPORTANT: To begin movement (forward STOPPING THE ENGINE or backward) the operator must be in the 1. Bring the unit to a full stop. seat, the brake lever must be disengaged 2. Move the motion control levers to the (pushed down) before the motion control neutral position;...
1. Stop the machine and move the motion ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT control levers outward to the neutral locked The cutting height of the mower deck is position. adjusted from 1.5 to 4.75 inches (3.8 cm to 12.0 2. Disengage the PTO. cm) in 1/4 inch (6.4 cm) increments.
• Avoid sudden acceleration while driving TRANSPORTING unit forward up a ramp to avoid tipping TRANSPORTING A UNIT backward. Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the • Avoid sudden deceleration while backing machine. Lock brake and block wheels. unit down a ramp to avoid tipping Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or backward.
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 CAUTION PROCEDURE Service Interval: As required Connecting the jumper cables incorrectly (wrong polarity) can immediately damage the Check the weak battery for terminal corrosion electrical system. (white, green, or blue “snow”), it must be cleaned off prior to jump starting, Clean and Be certain of battery terminal polarity and tighten connections as necessary jumper cable polarity when hooking up...
CHECK MOWER BLADES CHECK SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: Before each use or daily Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and CAUTION remove key. Engage parking brake. It is essential that operator safety 1.
The delay will be 1/2 second if the handles are SERVICE AIR CLEANER out. Service Interval: 250 Hours Run engine at one-third throttle, with brake 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop disengaged, move levers in and raise off seat and remove key.
CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL bolt. Torque to 45 ft-lbs (61Nm), then back nut off 1/2 turn. Service Interval: Every 40 hours NOTE: Tire should rotate freely but axle spacers 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop should not. and remove key.
10. Fill with 20W50 motor oil until oil just CHANGE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FILTER appears at the bottom of each transaxle’s AND FLUID top port (approximately 2 qts. Per transaxle, Service Interval: Every 400 Hours 4 qts. Total). Install the top port plug into This transaxle is designed with a serviceable each transaxle as the oil level reaches this filter.
CAUTION WARNING Raising the mower for service or POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS INJURY maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be Certain procedures required the vehicle dangerous. The mechanical or hydraulic engine to be operated and the vehicle to be jacks may not be enough support or raised off of the ground.
2. Between engine crankshaft, pump drive 5. Verify belt is routed properly and is seated in all sheaves and idlers sheave, and clutch. 6. Remove ratchet strap DIELECTRIC GREASE 7. Replace belt shields Dielectric grease can be used on all blade type electrical connections to prevent corrosion and loss of contact.
Pump Belt Installation ADJUSTMENTS 1. From the rear of the machine, seat the belt Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for into engine sheave all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, 2. Pass forward edge of belt up between the and remove key before servicing, cleaning, or cross shaft and clutch.
up or down in slot until blade is at the MOWER DECK DRIVE BELT TENSION These instructions are for the 52” deck only. correct height. 48” & 60” decks do not require adjustments. 8. Fine tune rear adjusters same as front detailed in #7.
2. Raise the rear of machine up and support CAUTION with jack stands (or equivalent support) just high enough to allow drive wheels to turn Raising the mower for service or freely. maintenance relying solely on 3. Remove the electrical connection from the mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be seat safety switch, located under the bottom dangerous.
8. Shut off unit. Remove jumper wire from wire harness and plug connector into seat switch. 9. Remove the jack stands 10. Raise the deck and re-install the height of cut pin. 11. Check that the machine does not creep in neutral with the park brakes disengaged.
oil from external surfaces of engine which Adjusting the Tilt can cause improper cooling. The motion control levers can be tilted fore or 3. Make sure cooling shrouds are properly aft for maximum operator comfort. reinstalled. Operating the engine without cooling shrouds will cause engine damage 1.
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.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE: This evaporative emission control system is warranted for two years. If any evaporative emission- related part on your equipment is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Worldlawn Power Equipment. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: •...
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If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part must be repaired or replaced by Worldlawn Power Equipment. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part.
LIMITED WARRANTY Encore, A division of Worldlawn, warrants that the EE mower (“Mower”), purchased from an Authorized Encore Dealer, will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years commercial/residential from the original date of purchase (see details below).
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