Encore EDGE EE48FR691V32SS, Operator'S Manual

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CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Clean area around hydraulic reservoir cap and
remover cap. Oil level should be between 1/4”
– 3/4” when cold. Lower levels can result in
hydro damage/failure. Higher levels can result
in spillage from hot oil expansion. If necessary,
add SAE 20W50 motor oil. Replace hydraulic
reservoir cap and tighten until snug. Do not
over- tighten.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Check tire pressure.
3. Inflate drive tires to 12-14 psi (83-97 kPa).
4. Inflate caster tires to 15 psi.
CHECK CONDITION OF BELTS
Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Look on the top side of the cutting deck to
check the mower blade drive belt condition.
3. Look under the engine deck to check the pump
drive belt condition.
4. Check all idler arms to be sure they pivot freely.
LUBRICATE GREASE FITTINGS
Note: See chart for service intervals.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Lubricate fittings with NGLI #2 multi-purpose
grease.
CASTER WHEEL ROTATION
Service Interval: Every 200 hours
Removal and Installation
Remove nut and caster bolt. Pull the wheel out of
the fork. Install in reverse order. Tighten caster
bolt. Torque to 45 ft-lbs (61Nm), then back nut off
1/2 turn.
NOTE: Tire should rotate freely but axle spacers
should not.
If wheels do not rotate freely take the unit to the
dealer for service.
Lubrication Chart
FITTING
LOCATIONS
INITIAL
PUMPS
NUMBER
OF
PLACES
SERVICE
INTERVAL
1. Front Caster
Wheel Hubs
1 2 Weekly
2. Front Caster
Pivots
0 2 Yearly
CHECK SPARK PLUGS
Service Interval: Every 100 Hours
Remove spark plugs, check condition and reset
gaps, or replace with new plugs. See Engine
Owner’s Manual.