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Before Operatng - 

Remnders

Fill engine crankcase as per engine manufacturer’s 
manual.  

ENGINE DOES NOT HAVE OIL IN 

CRANKCASE FROM THE FACTORY.

  Add proper 

fuel to fuel tank, open shut-off valve.
The battery is a gel-cell and will not require acid. 
Before hooking up the ground wires make sure that 

the engine has been filled to the proper level with oil. 

If battery will not turn the engine over after hooking the 
wires up it may require a charge for 15 to 20 minutes.

STARTING ENGINE

The throttle control, ignition switch and choke control 
are located between the motion control levers on the 
front panel under the front of the seat.
Because of a built-in safety interlock system, your 
machine will not start unless the seat is occupied.

TO START ENGINE:

  occupy seat, set park brake, 

leave the motion control levers swung out, move 
throttle control lever all the way to choke position.  
Turn ignition key to start position to engage starter, 
release the key when engine starts.  Ignition switch 
is spring loaded and will return to run position 
automatically.
Slowly return choke to run position once the engine 
has started.

STOPPING ENGINE

TO STOP ENGINE:

  move throttle lever to idle position 

and turn ignition key to “OFF” position.  If engine has 
been working hard or is hot, allow engine to idle for 
a short period of time before turning off key.  This 
practice will help cool engine before stopping.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

 engine may be stopped 

by turning ignition key to “OFF” position.

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CAUTION:

Always remove the key and set the parking brake 
when leaving the machine unattended, even for just 
a few minutes.  

PREVENT ACCIDENTS:

  

Do not give children or 

unauthorized persons an opportunity to operate 
this machine.

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WARNING:

THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT 
CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN IN THE STATE 
OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH 

DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARMS.

ASSEMBLY 

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  Remove unit from the crate.
2.  Remove seat from packing.  Remove the 5/16 x 

3/4 bolts and disc spring washers from the seat 
plate.  Attached seat to the seat plate using these 
same bolts and tighten.

3.  Plug in the seat switch.  
4.  Connect the ground wire to the battery using the 

bolt on the negative battery post.

5.  Remove the 5/16 x 1 1/4 bolts from the top side of 

the handle mounts.  Rotate the handle to match up 
the holes, re-install the bolts and tighten.

6.  Put oil in engine.  See the Engine Manual for type 

and quantity required.

7.  Put fuel in fuel tank.
8.  Check all tire pressures.
9.  Read “Operator’s Manual” before starting unit.

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WARNING:

DO NOT

 allow children to operate the machine.  

DO 

NOT

 allow any adult to operate the machine without  

proper instruction.

Summary of Contents for F34B18

Page 1: ...OPERATORS MANUAL F34B18...

Page 2: ...ction F34B18 Fuzion Infomation A 1 Fuzion Briggs Stratton Quick Reference Sheet A 2 Encore Warranty Information A 3 Safety Precautions B Section Fuzion Operation C Section Before Operating Remiders C...

Page 3: ...the mower facing forward unless otherwise stated Photographs and illustrations used were current at the time of printing but subsequent production changes may cause your machine to vary slightly in de...

Page 4: ...3201 bearing retainer Tires Seat 353094 wheel tire assy 353098 seat complete w o tracks 353147 drive tire 18x7 5x8 593097 molded arm rest 353095 rim w valvestem 363311 front caster complete 363260 fro...

Page 5: ...e by unauthorized persons Damage caused by use of the Encore equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed Damages caused by disasters such as fire flood wind and lightening Damage...

Page 6: ...Never fill the fuel tank indoors Wipe up any spilled gasoline Gasoline is highly flammable NO SMOKING 7 Handle gasoline carefully Use an approved gasoline container Fill the fuel tank to within 1 fro...

Page 7: ...OFF position If engine has been working hard or is hot allow engine to idle for a short period of time before turning off key This practice will help cool engine before stopping IN CASE OF EMERGENCY e...

Page 8: ...r blades will not be able to lift grass into cutting position as the mower passes Throttle control regulates speed of engine as measured in RPM This control SHOULD NOT be used to control ground speed...

Page 9: ...raulic Bypass 12 Engine Vent Screen 13 Drive Tires 14 Pump Belt 353112 15 Blade Drive Belt 353111 16 Front Casters Wheels 17 20 Blade 603035 18 14 25 Blade 423029 19 Located inside the seat frame unde...

Page 10: ...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 batt...

Page 11: ...he pump belt Pump Belt Tensioner Pump Belt 353112 TO FRONT OF MOWER PUMP BELT ROUTING Simplied View Top View Fig 4 TO FRONT OF MOWER DECK BELT ROUTING Top View of the Deck Simplied View Blade Drive Be...

Page 12: ...f deck pitch from front to back Also all four chains must support the deck equally or must have equal tension on them Important Note Cup side of spring washer goes against blade Spring Washer Blade Bl...

Page 13: ...18 GA 86 BLACK 16 GA GROUND TO ENGINE BLACK 18 GA BLACK 14 GA CLUTCH CONN SEAT SWITCH 353048 PURPLE 18 GA IGNITION SWITCH 423027 RED 12 GA WIRE JUNCTION BLACK 16 GA LT BLUE 14 GA RED 12 GA FUSE BLOCK...

Page 14: ...Notes F 1...

Page 15: ...Notes F 2...

Page 16: ...ENCORE MANUFACTURING CO INC All rights reserved Contents subject to change Part Number 1206 A FUZION F34B18 OPERATORS MANUAL 933203...

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