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OPERATORS MANUAL

ER48FX730VX

ER52FX730VX

ER60FX730VX

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Page 1: ...OPERATORS MANUAL ER48FX730VX ER52FX730VX ER60FX730VX...

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Page 3: ...3 ENCORE MANUFACTURING A DIVISION OF WORLDLAWN POWER EQUIPMENT INC ENCOREEQUIPMENT COM 401 COMMERCE ST BEATRICE NE 68310 800 267 4255 FAX 402 223 4103...

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Page 5: ...MODEL NUMBER 16 WEIGHT DIMENSIONS 16 ENGINE 16 FUEL SYSTEM 16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16 TRANSMISSION 16 CUTTING DECK 16 TIRES 16 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS 16 OPERATION 17 OPERATOR CONTROLS 17 STEERING AND MOTION...

Page 6: ...TRANSPORTING A UNIT 22 LOADING A UNIT 22 MAINTENANCE 23 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE S 24 CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL 25 CHECK BATTERY CHARGE 25 RECOMMENDED JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 25 RAISE THE CUSHIO...

Page 7: ...BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 31 FORWARD TRACKING ADJUSTMENT 31 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT 32 CASTER PIVOT BEARINGS PRE LOAD AND LUBRICATION 32 CLEANING 33 CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM AREA 33 CLEAN DUS...

Page 8: ...LS ER48FX730VX GRASS CATCHER 151035 MULCH KIT 461025 MULCH BLADE 483049 FITS MODELS ER52FX730VX GRASS CATCHER 151034 MULCH KIT 451004 MULCH BLADE 823353 FITS MODELS ER60FX730VX GRASS CATCHER 151034 MU...

Page 9: ...struction Keep everyone especially children and pets away from the area of operation Remember that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their prope...

Page 10: ...only in an approved container Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle while filling Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because...

Page 11: ...After striking a foreign object or machine develops an abnormal vibration inspect machine for damage and repair before resuming operation o Before clearing blockages o Before leaving the operator pos...

Page 12: ...NTENANCE AND STORAGE Before any maintenance disengage drives lower implement set parking brake stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire Wait for all moving parts to stop before adjusti...

Page 13: ...sion or moving parts could engage causing personal injury Be sure ignition switch is in the OFF position before charging the battery WARNING Removing standard original equipment parts and accessories...

Page 14: ...nents If an attachment or accessory has been installed make sure current safety signs are visible New safety signs may be obtained from your authorized Encore equipment dealer Safety signs may be affi...

Page 15: ...15 CONSOLE DECAL 463800 CLUTCH ON CLUTCH OFF FAST SLOW NEUTRAL REVERSE PARK BRAKE CHOKE...

Page 16: ...ss 350 CCA Minimum Battery Voltage 12V DC Polarity Neg Ground Fuses 1 15A 1 20A TRANSMISSION Two Parker HTJ Transaxles Hydraulic Oil Synthetic 5W 50 Speed 0 10 5 mph Fwd 0 4 5 mph Reverse CUTTING DECK...

Page 17: ...ottle lever forward will increase engine speed and moving the throttle lever to the rear will decrease engine speed Moving the throttle forward into the detent is full throttle PARK BRAKE LEVER Locate...

Page 18: ...For best results use only clean fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher IMPORTANT Never use methanol gasoline containing methanol gasohol containing more than 10 et...

Page 19: ...g blades under the mower deck are dangerous Blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you Do Not put hands or feet under the mower or mower deck when the blades are engaged DANGER An uncovered di...

Page 20: ...perate position to establish operator presence before he park brake can be released DRIVING FORWARD 1 Move one motion control lever into the neutral operate position 2 Release the parking brake 3 Move...

Page 21: ...l the bottom upward until the latch snaps over the lock bolt OPERATING THE MACHINE WITH THE PLATFORM DOWN Operating the machine with the platform down is recommended when Mowing most areas Driving dow...

Page 22: ...a 20 degree angle between ramp and ground or between ramp and trailer or truck Avoid sudden acceleration while driving unit up a ramp to avoid tipping backward Avoid sudden deceleration while backing...

Page 23: ...do any maintenance Also push the wire s aside so accidental contact with the spark plug does not occur While maintenance or adjustments are being made someone could start the engine Accidental starti...

Page 24: ...lean dust and dirt from cylinder and cylinder head fins Clean and regap spark plugs Every 40 hours Check the condition of the belts Check the tire pressures Lubricate the caster wheel bearings Every 1...

Page 25: ...ery should be fully charged before putting away for winter storage Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter Locate the voltage reading of the battery in the table and charge the batte...

Page 26: ...Not lean over the batteries NOTE Be sure the vent caps are tight and level Place a damp cloth if available over any vent caps on both batteries Be sure the vehicles do not touch and that both electri...

Page 27: ...UTION It is essential that operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to use Do not tamper with the interlock switched Check the operation of the interlock switche...

Page 28: ...the oil drain valve Loosen the oil drain valve and allow the oil to drain Tighten the oil drain valve and remove and retain the clear plastic tube 4 Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap Fill to sp...

Page 29: ...ook 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 f...

Page 30: ...he ground To prevent possible injury to the servicing technician and or bystanders insure the vehicle is properly secured WHEEL HUB NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATION Service Interval Every 500 hours thereafter...

Page 31: ...e Tire Pressure in the Drive System Maintenance section 4 Set the lift lever in the transport position 5 Raise the discharge deflector 6 Carefully rotate the blades front to rear Measure from the tip...

Page 32: ...e adjustment to align with the neutral slot when the pump has returned to neutral 1 Lift Leg Cushion 2 Lengthen or shorten the control rod s by turning the rod until control lever aligns with neutral...

Page 33: ...ly 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 m...

Page 34: ...creen is Dirty Faulty Spark Plug Improper Fuel Stops Suddenly or Lacks Power No Fuel or improper Fuel Engine Overloaded Dirt in Fuel Line Air Filter or Air Screen is Dirty Incorrect Oil Level Blocked...

Page 35: ...35 WIRING SCHEMATICS...

Page 36: ...pment may deny you warranty coverage if your fuel tank has failed due to abuse neglect or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for presenting your lawn mower to a World...

Page 37: ...ads to the determination that a warranted part is in fact defective provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station 7 Throughout the evaporative emission control system s warrant...

Page 38: ...repair or replacement made necessary by the effects of the weather environment transportation or accidents The warranty herein is in lieu of other warranties express or implied including without limi...

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