Encore RAGE ER48FX730VX, Operator'S Manual

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WARNING
The operator platform is heavy and may
cause injury when lowering and raising the
operator platform. The platform may
suddenly drop if not supported when the
latch lifted.
•
Do Not put your hands or fingers in the
platform pivot area when lowering or
raising the operator platform.
•
Make sure the platform is supported
when the latch lifted.
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Make sure the latch secures the platform
when folding it in the up position.
OPERATING THE MACHINE WITH THE
PLATFORM UP
Operating the machine with the platform up is
recommended when:
•
Mowing near drop-
off’s
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Mowing small areas where the machine is
too long
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Areas with low over hanging branches or
obstacles
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Loading the machine for transport
•
Unloading the machine after transport
•
Driving up or backing down slopes or ramps
•
Turning in tight areas where platform may
contact obstacles
To raise the platform, pull 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 down slopes
To lower the platform, push the platform
forward against the cushion to release pressure
on the latch pin, pull the knob outward, and
lower the platform.
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
The cutting height of the mower deck is
adjusted from 1.5 to 5.0 inches, shown in
figures below in 1/2 inch (6.4) increments. The
5.0” height is transport.
1. Stop the machine and move the motion
control levers to the neutral position.
2. Engage the park brake.
3. Disengage the PTO.
4. Raise the deck to the transport position
using the deck height lever on the right side.
5. Rotate the cut height knob to the desired
setting (See Picture Below)
NOTE: When changing the cutting height
positions, always come to a complete stop
and disengage the PTO.
6. Pull back and depress the transport latch
button and lower the deck to the desired
cutting height.
Lift link shown in high range