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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 to the top of 
the baffle inside the tank.  If not, add oil.  Use 
only SAE 15w-50 synthetic 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 in drive tires. 
3.  Inflate drive tires to 12-14 psi (83-97 kPa). 
4.  Inflate caster tires to 15psi. 

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. 

 

 

 

Lubrication Chart 

FITTING 

LOCATIONS 

INITIAL 

PUMPS 

NUMBER 

OF 

PLACES 

SERVICE 

INTERVAL 

1.  Motion 

Control 
Levers 

Yearly 

2.  Front Caster 

Wheel Hubs 

Weekly 

3.  Front Caster 

Pivots 

Yearly 

 

CHECK SPARK PLUGS 
Service Interval:  As required 

Remove spark plugs, check condition and reset 
gaps, or replace with new plugs.  See Engine 
Owner’s Manual. 

CHANGE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FILTER 
AND FLUID 

Service Interval:  Every 500 Hours 

NOTE:  

Oil Filter:  25um.  Use only OEM approved 

filter to avoid system damage 

1.  Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop 

and remove key or spark plug wire(s).  Engage 
parking brake. 

2.  Carefully clean area around filter.  It is 

important that no dirt or contamination enter 
hydraulic system.  Place pan under filter. 

3.  Unscrew filter to remove and allow oil to drain 

from reservoir. 

4.  Turn new filter clockwise until rubber seal 

contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter 
an additional 2/3 to 3/4 turn. 

5.  Fill reservoir as stated in 

Check Hydraulic Oil 

Level.

 

6.  Raise the rear of machine up and support with 

jack stands (or equivalent support) just high 
enough to allow drive wheels to turn freely. 

 

Summary of Contents for Rage ER52FX730V

Page 1: ...ER52FX730V ER52FX730VCA OPERATORS MANUAL...

Page 2: ...2 ENCORE MANUFACTURING A DIVISION OF WORLDLAWN POWER EQUIPMENT INC ENCOREEQUIPMENT COM 2415 ASHLAND AVE BEATRICE NE 68310 800 267 4255 FAX 402 223 4103...

Page 3: ...4 FUEL SYSTEM 14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14 TRANSMISSION 14 CUTTING DECK 14 OPERATION 15 OPERATOR CONTROLS 15 SAFETY INTERLOCK 15 CHOKE CONTROL 15 THROTTLE CONTROL 15 PARK BRAKE LEVER 15 IGNITION SWITCH 15...

Page 4: ...CHECK BATTERY CHARGE 23 RECOMMENDED JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 23 RELEASE THE CUSHION FOR REAR ACCESS 24 CHECK MOWER BLADES 24 CHECK SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM 25 CHECK FOR LOOSE HARDWARE 26 SERVICE AIR CLE...

Page 5: ...ENT 30 CASTER PIVOT BEARINGS PRE LOAD ADJUSTMENT 30 CLEANING 31 CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM AREA 31 CLEAN DUST AND DIRT FROM CYLINDER HEAD FINS 31 CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MACHINE 31 CLEA...

Page 6: ...e the equipment without proper instruction Keep everyone especially children and pets away from the area of operation Remember that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurri...

Page 7: ...electricity can be released causing gasoline vapors to ignite A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you others and cause property damage Purchase and store gasoline only in an approved container...

Page 8: ...hidden hazards Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine Never raise deck with blades running Never operate the mower with damaged guards shields or covers...

Page 9: ...of traction and or tip over could occur The operator is responsible for the safe operation on slopes DANGER Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control When mowing ditch...

Page 10: ...ades NEVER straighten or weld them Disconnect the battery cable from the negative battery post when the unit will be allowed to sit for more than 30 days without use Store fuel in a container specific...

Page 11: ...escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury Fluid accidentally injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gan...

Page 12: ...components 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...

Page 13: ...13 CONSOLE DECAL 453363 CONSOLE GRAPHICS CLUTCH ON CLUTCH OFF FAST SLOW NEUTRAL REVERSE PARK BRAKE CHOKE...

Page 14: ...System 12 Volt 15 Amp 3600 RPM Battery Type Group Ul Battery Class 350 CCA Minimum Battery Voltage 12V DC Polarity Neg Ground Fuses 1 15A 1 20A TRANSMISSION Two Hydro Gear variable displacement pumps...

Page 15: ...engine speed Moving the throttle 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 thro...

Page 16: ...Fill fuel tank on level ground 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 ga...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...ved to the neutral operate 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...

Page 19: ...obstacles To raise the platform pull the bottom upward and push it tight against the cushion The latch pin knob will snap inward to lock the platform into place OPERATING THE MACHINE WITH THE PLATFOR...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...nge engine oil Clean and regap spark plugs After the first 250 hours Change the hydraulic filter and replace the fluid in the reservoir Every 40 hours Check the hydraulic oil level Check the condition...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...s do not touch and that both electrical systems are off and at the same rated system voltage These instructions are for negative ground systems only 3 Connect the positive cable to the positive termin...

Page 25: ...Do not tamper with the interlock switched Check the operation of the interlock switches daily and replace any damaged switches before operating the machine Understanding the Safety Interlock System T...

Page 26: ...ocated on the left side of the engine Place the pan under the machine to catch the oil Install the clear plastic tube located in the literature pack onto the oil drain valve Loosen the oil drain valve...

Page 27: ...ntervals 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 Lubrication Chart FITTING LOCATIONS INITIAL PUMPS NUM...

Page 28: ...tion 3 High operation temperature and excessive expansion of oil Before starting make sure the reservoir is at the proper oil level If it is not fill to the vehicle manufacturer s specifications The f...

Page 29: ...g solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough support or may malfunction allowing the unit to fall which could cause injury Do Not re...

Page 30: ...d turn the stop bolt clockwise in to reduce forward speed counterclockwise out to increase speed Tighten jam nuts 5 Drive the machine and check the full forward tracking 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until d...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...Air Filter or Air Screen 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 Incorrec...

Page 33: ...33 WIRING SCHEMATICS...

Page 34: ...34 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC...

Page 35: ...t you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your lawn mower but Worldlawn Power Equipment cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts As the lawn mower owner you should however be aware...

Page 36: ...sions of subsection 4 above warranty services or repairs must be provided at distribution centers that are franchised to service the subject engines or equipment 6 The owner must not be charged for di...

Page 37: ...tion is deemed defective shall be repaired or replaced at Encore s option without charge for parts or labor up to three years of the original date of purchase Any Mower deck shell or part thereof whic...

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