Gater WYZ34FS600V, Operator'S Manual

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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 adjust 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.
OIL AND FILTER
Please refer to the engine manual for engine lubrication
recommendations. Transaxle is designed with an
external filter and reservoir for ease of maintenance, To
ensure constant fluid levels and longer life, an initial oil &
filter change at 100 hours, then every 400 hours
thereafter is recommended. Use 20w50 engine oil. It
uses approximately 56 fl. oz.
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
– 18 PSI
LUBRICATION
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.
Note:
A.
Refer to Supplied Engine Manufacturers Owner’s Manual
for all maintenance and engine manufactures warranty
policy information
BATTERY
The battery is located under the seat of the machine.
The gel-cell battery is maintenance free.
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.