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  • Page 1 ER52FX730V ER52FX730VCA OPERATORS MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ENCORE MANUFACTURING A DIVISION OF WORLDLAWN POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. ENCOREEQUIPMENT.COM 2415 ASHLAND AVE BEATRICE, NE 68310 800-267-4255 FAX – 402-223-4103...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents SAFETY ....................................6 Safety Alert Symbol ................................6 TRAINING .................................... 6 PREPARATION ..................................6 OPERATION ..................................7 SLOPE OPERATION ................................9 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE ............................10 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ..........................12 SPECIFICATIONS ................................14 MODEL NUMBER ................................14 ENGINE ....................................
  • Page 4 DRIVING THE MACHINE..............................18 DRIVING FORWARD ............................... 18 DRIVING IN REVERSE ..............................18 OPERATING THE PLATFORM ............................18 OPERATING THE MACHINE WITH THE PLATFORM UP ....................19 OPERATING THE MACHINE WITH THE PLATFORM DOWN ................... 19 ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT ..........................19 TRANSPORTING ..................................
  • Page 5 ADJUSTMENTS ................................29 DECK LEVELING ................................29 PUMP DRIVE BELT TENSION ............................30 MOWER DECK DRIVE BELT TENSION..........................30 PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ............................30 FORWARD TRACKING ADJUSTMENT ..........................30 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT ..............................30 CASTER PIVOT BEARINGS PRE-LOAD ADJUSTMENT...................... 30 CLEANING ..................................31 CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM AREA.

  • Page 6: Safety

    Use only accessories and attachments approved by DANGER: White lettering/Red background. ENCORE  The use of personal protective equipment, such Indicates failure to observe the safety instructions as (but not limited to) safety glasses, hearing will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 7: Operation

    functioning properly. Do Not operate unless In certain conditions during fueling, static they function properly. electricity can be released causing gasoline vapors to ignite. DANGER A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and cause property damage. In certain conditions gasoline is extremely ...
  • Page 8  also dependent upon the awareness, concern and Park machine on level ground. Stop engine, proper training of the personnel involved in the wait for all moving parts to stop, remove key operation, transport, maintenance and the storage and engage parking brake: of the equipment.

  • Page 9: Slope Operation

    WARNING DANGER Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories can Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause become entangled in rotating parts. Contact sliding and loss of control. with rotating parts can cause traumatic When mowing ditches or slopes recommended amputation or severe lacerations.

  • Page 10: Maintenance And Storage

    MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE DANGER  Before any maintenance, disengage drives, lower implement, set parking brake, stop engine Charging or jump starting the battery may and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire. produce explosive gasses. Battery gases Wait for all moving parts to stop before can explode causing serious injury.
  • Page 11 Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can CAUTION penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid accidentally injected into the skin must be If the ignition is in the “ON” position there surgically removed within a few hours by a is potential for sparks and engagement of doctor familiar with this form of injury or components.

  • Page 12: Safety And Instructional Decals

    SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL  New safety signs may be obtained from DECALS your authorized Encore equipment dealer.  Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all  Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off grease, dirt and debris from safety signs the backing to expose the adhesive and instructional labels.
  • Page 13 CONSOLE DECAL – 453363 CONSOLE GRAPHICS CLUTCH ON CLUTCH OFF FAST SLOW NEUTRAL REVERSE PARK BRAKE CHOKE...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    TRANSMISSION Two Hydro Gear® variable displacement SPECIFICATIONS pumps with two, Parker® Wheel Drive motors  Hydraulic Oil: 15w-50 Synthetic  Speed: 0-8.0 mph Fwd MODEL NUMBER 0-5.0 mph Reverse ER52FX730V ER52FX730VCA CUTTING DECK  Cutting Width: 52” WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS ...

  • Page 15: Operation

    PARK BRAKE LEVER OPERATION Located on right side of unit To engage the brake, pull the lever rearward. OPERATOR CONTROLS To release, push the lever forward.  Steering and Motion Control: When parking on a steep slope, the wheels must be chocked or blocked in addition to the The motion control levers control the forward brake being engaged.

  • Page 16: Drive Wheel Release Valves

    DRIVE WHEEL RELEASE VALVES Located on the right front corner of the PRE-START hydrostatic pumps. Fill fuel tank on level ground. For best results Drive wheel release valves are used to release use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded the hydrostatic drive system to allow the gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher.

  • Page 17: Operating Instructions

    BLADE ENGAGEMENT OPERATING DANGER INSTRUCTIONS The rotating blades under the mower deck STARTING THE ENGINE are dangerous. Blade contact can cause 1. Move both control levers to the neutral serious injury or kill you. position. Do Not put hands or feet under the mower 2.

  • Page 18: Disengaging The Blades

    DISENGAGING THE BLADES DRIVING FORWARD 1. Set the throttle midway between the 1. Move one motion control lever into the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions. neutral operate position. 2. Push down on the PTO switch to disengage 2. Release the parking brake. the blades.

  • Page 19: Operating The Machine With The Platform Up

    OPERATING THE MACHINE WITH THE WARNING PLATFORM DOWN Operating the machine with the platform down The operator platform is heavy and may is recommended when: cause injury when lowering and raising the operator platform. The platform may  Mowing most areas suddenly drop if not supported when the ...

  • Page 20: Transporting

     If individual ramps must be used, use enough ramps to create an unbroken TRANSPORTING ramp surface wider than the unit.  Do Not exceed a 20 degree angle TRANSPORTING A UNIT between ramp and ground or between Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the ramp and trailer or truck.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Note: The left and right side of the machine is determined by standing 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.

  • Page 22: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

    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 ...

  • Page 23: Check Engine Oil Level

    Check the voltage of the battery with a digital CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL voltmeter. Locate the voltage reading of the battery Check the engine oil daily before starting the in the table and charge the battery for the engine otherwise shortage of the engine oil may recommended time interval to bring the charge up cause serious damage to the engine such as to a full charge of 12.6 volts or greater.

  • Page 24: Release The Cushion For Rear Access

    touch and that both electrical systems are off and at DANGER the same rated system voltage. These instructions are for negative ground systems only. Jump starting a weak battery that is cracked, frozen, has low electrolyte level, or an open/shorted battery cell, can cause an Connect the positive (+) cable to the positive explosion resulting in serious personal injury.

  • Page 25: Check Safety Interlock System

    2. Inspect blades and sharpen or replace as CHECK SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM required. Service Interval: Before each use or daily 3. Reinstall the blades (if they were removed) in the following order: CAUTION A. Install blade bolt through blade with washer on bottom (grass) side of blade.

  • Page 26: Check For Loose Hardware

    10. With control levers in neutral position, release CHANGE ENGINE OIL park brake, engine should stop. Return park Service Interval: 100 hours brake to “ON” position. NOTE: Change oil and filter after first five 11. Restart engine. With control levers in neutral position, pull PTO switch to “ON”...

  • Page 27: Check Hydraulic Oil Level

    Lubrication Chart CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL 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. Motion 2. Clean area around hydraulic reservoir cap and Control Yearly remover cap.

  • Page 28: Hydraulic System Air Purge

    3. High operation temperature and excessive CAUTION expansion of oil. Raising the mower for service or Before starting make sure the reservoir is at the maintenance relying solely on mechanical proper oil level. If it is not, fill to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.

  • Page 29: Thread Locking Adhesives

    THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVES Thread locking adhesives such as “Loctite 242” or ADJUSTMENTS “Fel-Pro, Pro-lock nut type” are used on the Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all following fasteners: moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and  remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making Pump sheave setscrews.

  • Page 30: Pump Drive Belt Tension

    7. Use the threaded adjustment on the front deck 5. Drive the machine and check the full forward rod end to adjust the front blade tip up or down tracking. to achieve desired height. 6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until desired tracking is 8.

  • Page 31: Cleaning

    CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MACHINE CLEANING Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: Before each use or daily (May 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, be required more often in dry or dirty and remove key. Engage parking brake. conditions.) 2.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 33: Wiring Schematics

    WIRING SCHEMATICS...

  • Page 34: Hydraulic Schematic

    HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC...

  • Page 35: Evaporative Emission Control Warranty Statement

    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 your 2012 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.
  • Page 36 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"...

  • Page 37: Limited Warranty

    (see details below). Encore also warrants the Mower’s deck shell will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten years commercial/residential from the original date of purchase (see details below). During the limited warranty period, Encore will repair or replace, at its discretion, any Mower or part thereof which is found to be defective in material and workmanship.

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