Cleaning; Clean All Debris From Engine And Exhaust System Area; Clean Dust And Dirt From Cylinder Head Fins; Clean Debris From Machine - Encore Rage ER52FX730V Operator's Manual

CLEANING

Service Interval: Before each use or daily (May
be required more often in dry or dirty
conditions.)
CAUTION
Excessive debris around engine cooling air
intake and exhaust system area can cause
engine exhaust area and hydraulic system to
overheat which can create a fire hazard.
CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM ENGINE AND
EXHAUST SYSTEM AREA.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake
screen around engine shrouding, and exhaust
system area.
3. Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around the
engine and exhaust system area.
CLEAN DUST AND DIRT FROM CYLINDER
HEAD FINS.
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Remove cooling shrouds from engine and clean
cooling fins. Also clean dust, dirt and oil from
external surfaces of engine which can cause
improper cooling.
3. Make sure cooling shrouds are properly
reinstalled. Operating the engine without
cooling shrouds will cause engine damage due
to overheating.

CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MACHINE

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Clean off any oil, debris, or grass build-up on
the machine and cutting deck, especially under
deck belt shields, around the fuel tank, around
engine and exhaust area.

CLEAN GRASS BUILD-UP UNDER DECK

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Raise deck to the transport (maximum cutting
height) position. Lift the front of unit and
support unit using jack stands or equivalent
support.
CAUTION
Raising the mower for service or
maintenance relying solely on mechanical
or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous. The
mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be
enough support or may malfunction
allowing the unit to fall, which could cause
injury.
Do not rely solely on mechanical or
hydraulic jacks for support. Use adequate
jack stands or equivalent support.
3. Clean out any grass build-up from underside of
deck and in discharge deflector.
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