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GAS UNITS FUEL:

Use only clean, fresh, unleaded regular grade
gasoline.

CAUTION:

Do not mix oil with gasoline.

OCTANE RATING:

The octane rating of gasoline is a measure of its
resistance to “knocking”.  Using a minimum of 87
octane by the anti-knock index is recommenced.
The anti-knock index is posted on service station
pumps in the U.S.A.

NOTE:  If  “knocking or pinging” occurs, use a
different brand of gasoline or higher octane rating.

Oxygenates (either ethanol or MTBE) are added
to the gasoline. If you use the oxygenated fuel be
sure it is unleaded and meets the minimum octane
rating requirement.

! WARNING !

Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions.

Before refueling, turn the engine switch OFF. 

Do

not smoke!

 Make sure the area is well ventilated

and free from any source of flame or sparks,
including any appliances with a pilot light. Never
fill tank so that fuel level rises into the filler neck. If
tank is overfilled, heat may cause fuel to expand
and overflow through vents in tank cap. After
refueling make sure tank cap is securely closed.

If gasoline is spilled, wipe it up immediately.

DIESEL UNITS FUEL:

Use clean, fresh diesel with a minimum of 40
cetane. Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

Note: DO NOT use kerosene or gasoline instead
of diesel fuel. Failure to observe this caution will
damage engine.

ALL UNITS FUEL LEVELS:

Keep tank full.  Do NOT over fill.  Allow space in
tank for fuel expansion. Check for fuel leaks at fuel
filter, injector pump, fuel pipes and etc.

If the fuel tank does run dry and the engine is
equipped with a fuel filter with priming pump,
stroke the pump to bleed the air from the fuel filter
system.

ENGINE OIL:

The following oils are recommended for gasoline
engines.
API Service Classification: SF, SG, SH or SJ

Fuel and Oil Recommendations

 

CAUTION:

Engines are NOT shipped serviced from
factory.  You must service engine before

cranking it!

 

CAUTION:

On Diesel engine model series 432447, 522447
& 582447 - THESE ENGINES ARE CERTIFIED
TO OPERATE ON DIESEL FUEL ONLY.

NOTE:

Consult Engine Manual for Engine
Manufactures Recommendations on

Operation and Maintenance Information.

 

CAUTION:

ENGINES ARE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL.
SERVICE ENGINE AND RECHECK OIL LEVEL
BEFORE STARTING.

Summary of Contents for 52K23A Prowler Mid-Cut

Page 1: ...OPERATORS MANUAL 61K650P...

Page 2: ...r was built to the highest standards in the industry However the prolonged life and maximum efficiency of your mower depends on you following the operating maintenance and adjustment instructions in t...

Page 3: ...ing daylight hours or under very good artificial light 11 The safety shield over the Grass Discharge area must always be bolted in place and in the DOWN position unless the Grass Catcher is being used...

Page 4: ...ng Important for units prior to SN 43276 Do not overfill battery Electrolyte will overflow onto parts of the machine resulting in severe corrosion THE MACHINE IS SHIPPED WITHADRY BATTERY 1 Remove the...

Page 5: ...ng make sure tank cap is securely closed If gasoline is spilled wipe it up immediately DIESEL UNITS FUEL Use clean fresh diesel with a minimum of 40 cetane Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used w...

Page 6: ...ON position 3 Make sure that the PTO is disengaged by pushing the switch to the DOWN position 4 Set Engine Choke Control to for cold starts to FULL position FOR DIESEL UNITS WITH THE THROTTLE SET IN S...

Page 7: ...tal for safe operation TO START ENGINE 1 Blades PTO switch must be OFF 2 Control Levers must be in Neutral position 3 Park Brake must be ON 4 Operator must be in seat ENGINE WILL KILL IF 1 The operato...

Page 8: ...checking the tire pressure The front tires should have 20 to 22 PSI and the rear tires should have 12 to 14 PSI If tire pressures are correct examine the dampening cylinders The cylinders are preset f...

Page 9: ...eck should be leveled 4 To adjust the deck height remove the clevis pin from the lift spring rod This may be accomplished by moving the lift arm to a point that relieves the pressure off the pin See f...

Page 10: ...hecked for proper alignment and wear There after check the belts every 40 hours of operation or weekly whichever occurs first TIRES Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient operation of the mo...

Page 11: ...ck plug and tighten securely The lubricant in the cutter deck gearbox should be changed after every 500 hours of operation or yearly whichever occurs first Place a suitable container beneath the cutte...

Page 12: ...FINS TIGHTEN NUTS AND SCREWS CHANGE ENGINE OIL CLEAN AND REGAP SPARK PLUG CHANGE OIL FILTER REPLACE AIR CLEANER PAPER ELEMENT CLEAN COMBUSTION CHAMBER CHECK AND ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCE CLEAN AND LAP VA...

Page 13: ...Notes...

Page 14: ...Notes...

Page 15: ...warranty statement that is included in the literature packet Engine warranties should be referred to the nearest authorized service outlet of the engine manufacturer The responsibility of Encore Mfg C...

Page 16: ...ENCORE MANUFACTURING CO INC All rights reserved Contents subject to change Part Number 0802 B PROWLER MID CUT 61K650P OPERATORS MANUAL 933095...

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