ENCORE
D-2
MAINTENANCE INFO
1. Do not adjust mower or change attachments
unless the engine has been stopped and the key
has been removed.
2. Good maintenance, wiping up gasoline and oil
spills, will reduce potential fire hazards.
3. To insure that the mower will remain in safe
operating condition, check and tighten all bolts,
nuts and screws. Especially make certain the
blade bolt/nuts are always tightened properly.
4. Never adjust governor on engine to a faster speed.
The engine manufacturer adjusts the engine RPM
to the proper setting.
5. Allow time for the engine to cool down prior to
storing mower. Do not store mower or gasoline
near any open flame or where gasoline fumes may
be ignited.
6. Always replace worn or broken parts with genuine
Encore repair parts purchased from an authorized
Encore dealer. Using anything other than Encore
repair parts may void all Encore factory warranties.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
SPILL OIL OR GREASE ON BELTS.
OIL AND FILTER
Since the hydraulic drives on the Encore Rider are
lifetime lubricated there are no required filter and or oil
changes required. Please refer to the engine manual for
engine lubrication recommendations.
TIRE PRESSURE
This vehicle has been designed to achieve maximum
operator comfort and ride. This cannot be achieved
without proper tire pressure. A low pressure gauge is
required to check the front tires.
Front Tires - 14 PSI
Rear Tires - 20 PSI
NOTES:
The Encore Rider is driven and steered by the rear
wheels.
REAR TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE DIRECTLY EFFECTS
THE TRACKING OF THE MACHINE.
If the machine will not drive in a straight line, check
air pressure and adjust accordingly.
Description of Maintenance Task
Service Intervals
Blades - sharpen & securely fastened to 65 ft-lbs
Every 10 hours
Check fuel level
Daily
Discharge chute - securely in place & in lowest
position
Daily
Verify safety start interlock system
Daily
Visually inspect tires
Daily
Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or
damaged parts
Daily
Check battery connections
Every 50 hours
Check tire pressure with a guage
Every 50 hours
Check pump drive belt tension & condition
Every 100 hours
Check blade drive belt tension & condition
Every 100 hours
Check deck drive belt tension & condition
Every 100 hours
Tighten lug nuts on wheels
Every 100 hours
Check oil level in engine
See Note A
Change engine oil & filter
See Note A
Change fuel filter
See Note A
Clean air intake screen
See Note A
Clean cylinder / head fins
See Note A
Clean foam element
See Note A
Clean paper element
See Note A
Replace air cleaner paper element
See Note A
Clean and regap or replace spark plugs
See Note A
Note:
A. Refer to Supplied Engine Manufactures Owner’s Manual for all
maintance and engine manufactures warranty policy information
Lubrcaton
The following recommendations on lubrication chart
below should be adhered to. Environmental conditions
may be cause to vary frequency. Grease points are
pointed out in Figure 2.
BATTERY
The battery is located under the seat of the machine.
The gel-cell battery is maintenance free.
CAUTION:
When servicing the battery or any other part of the
electrical system, or if the battery must be removed
for any reason, always, disconnect negative (ground)
cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST to avoid possibility
of electrical shorts.
At temperatures below 32° F (0° C), full charge state
must be maintained to prevent cell electrolyte from
freezing and causing permanent battery damage.
For longest service life, battery should be kept clean by
wiping it off with a paper towel. Any corrosion around
battery should be removed by applying a solution of
one part baking soda to four parts water. A light coating
of grease or petroleum jelly may be applied to all
exposed terminal surfaces to prevent corrosion.
