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EW32X   
Commercial Mower

 

 

Operator

s Manual 

 

Encore Power Equipment, Inc. 

401 N. Commerce Street

, Beatrice, NE 68310 

Toll Free Number: 1-800-267-4255

 

 

Summary of Contents for EW28X11BX

Page 1: ...3 EW32X Commercial Mower Operator s Manual Encore Power Equipment Inc 401 N Commerce Street Beatrice NE 68310 Toll Free Number 1 800 267 4255 ...

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Page 3: ...death HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Keep all shields guards and safety devices especially the grass discharge system in place and in proper working condition Stop machine and wait for all moving parts to stop remove spark plug wires or remove key before adjusting servicing or performing maintenance If mower deck becomes clogged stop machine and wait for all moving parts to stop Remove spark plug wire or...

Page 4: ...cessories 7 2 8 Approximate Dimensions 7 2 9 Torque Requirements 7 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 8 3 1 Unpacking 8 3 2 Assembling 8 3 3 Engine maintenance 8 4 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 8 4 1 Pre start 8 4 2 Starting Engine 9 4 3 Mowing Operation 9 4 4 Driving Operation 9 4 5 Stopping Engine 9 5 MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENTS 10 5 1 Periodic Maintenance 10 5 1 1Check the Engine Oil Level 10 5 1 2 Clean Engine Air ...

Page 5: ...ment 12 5 2 2 Blade Drive Belt Adjustment and Replacement 12 5 2 2 1 Synchronous Belt Adjustment and Replacement 13 5 2 2 2 Blade Brake Pad Replacement 13 5 2 3 Transmission Drive Belt Adjustment 13 5 2 4 Drive Control Adjustment 14 5 2 5 Drive Belt Adjustment and Replacement 14 5 2 6 Transmission Replacement 14 5 2 7 Shift Control Rod Adjustment 14 5 2 8 Blade Control Rod Adjustment 5 15 6 TROUBL...

Page 6: ...ther people or their property 1 3 PREPARATION 1 3 1 Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job Only use accessories and attachments approved by Encore Power Equipment Inc 1 3 2 The use of personal protective equipment such as but not limited to protection for the eyes ears feet and head is recommended POTENTIAL HAZARD This m...

Page 7: ...OID THE HAZARD Purchase and store gasoline 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 interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow the loss of any static charge When practical remove gas powered equipment fr...

Page 8: ... attention to the job at hand 1 4 2 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light keep away from holes and hidden hazards NEVER carry passengers DO NOT operate the mower when children or others are in the area 1 4 3 When feasible avoid operating the equipment in wet grass 1 4 4 Use extreme caution when mowing and or turning on slopes as loss of traction and or tip over could occur The operator is ...

Page 9: ...is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly 1 4 15 Be aware of the mower discharge and direct discharge away from others 1 4 16 DO NOT operate the mower under the influence of alcohol and or drugs 1 4 17 Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision 1 5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 5 1 For engine maintenance follow the ...

Page 10: ...to clean dry surface Smooth to remove any air bubbles 1 6 6 Familiarize yourself with the following safety decals and instruction labels They are critical to the safe operation of your machine Decals and their locations are as follows 1 On the left panel of rear frame 1 On the panel of console Electric Start Model 2 On the panel of mower deck 4 On the panel of mower deck 5 On the panel of mower de...

Page 11: ...em with blade clutch and transmission interlock to engine kills Forward Speed Range 0 4 38mph 0 7km h 2 5 Cutting Deck Type Floating deck True Cutting Width 32 81 26cm Blade engagement Manual control Cutting Height Adjustment Manual adjustment 1 5 3 8cm to 4 0 10 16cm in 0 5 1 27cm increments Cutting Blades 2 32 cut 16 5 41 9cm Cutting Deck Belts Flat Belt Synchronous Belt 32 1200 8M 2 6 Operator ...

Page 12: ...l stop Neutral Latches Located on bottom of the handles They are used to lock the steering levers when stopping Gear shift lever Used to shift the transmission from neutral into one of 3 forward gears Fuel shut off valve The fuel shut off valve is used to shut off the fuel when the machine will not be used for a few days during transport to and from the jobsite and when parked inside a building 2 ...

Page 13: ...are a bit different on different models of Engines See FIG 5 FIG 5 3 3 Engine Maintenance Engine is shipped without oil Fill to the appropriate level with SAE10W 30 or 10W 40 4 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully before operating the mower 4 1 Pre start See Engine Owners Manual Check engine oil level Fill fuel tanks For best results use only clean fresh regular grade unleaded ...

Page 14: ...the midway position pull the mower blade drive lever backward to the disengage position to stop the blades POTENTIAL HAZARD An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in an operator s or bystander s direction Also contact with the blade could occur WHAT CAN HAPPEN Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or death HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never operate the mower w...

Page 15: ...l below the LOW or ADD mark on the dipstick or over the FULL mark 5 1 2 Clean Engine Air Cooling System Service Interval Daily or more often in dry conditions Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove the key Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake screen and from around engine shrouding POTENTIAL HAZARD Excessive debris can cause the engine and hydraulic system to overheat...

Page 16: ...re Service Interval Daily Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any other possible problem Tighten hardware or correct the problem before operating 5 1 7 Check the air cleaner Service Interval 50 hrs Check more often under severe conditions See engine manual for additional information Stop engine wait for all moving parts to...

Page 17: ... adjustments to the unit 5 2 1 Cutting Height Adjustment Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key or pull out spark plug lead Disengage Blade NOTE When changing cutting height positions always come to a complete stop and disengage the blade Insert height adjustment pin into the hole corresponding to desired cutting height See decal on deck lift plate Move lever out of transport...

Page 18: ...es 1 4 with 10 pounds of pressure adjust the tension by moving transmission drive idler pulley then tighten all the nuts See FIG 10 Loosen the nut on the tension pulley of the transmission drive belt Remove the tension pulley and the belt you need to replace Install the new belt then install the transmission drive pulley in reverse order Adjust the belt according to the method of belt adjustment t...

Page 19: ...ive pulley bolt 3300198 and pulley Remove the transmission mounting bolts 3300106 Disconnect the shift link Transfer the shift link to new transmission Install new transmission case back into position Reinstall output shaft bearings leave bolts loose Install and tighten case mounting bolts 3300106 Reconnect shift link Reinstall transmission belt and pulley and tighten pulley bolt 3300198 Finally t...

Page 20: ...er than the back of the mower deck this is the rake of the deck 6 3 ENGINE WILL NOT START Make sure there is fuel in the fuel tank and that the fuel valve is open Check that the blade drive is disengaged and the ignition switch is in the ON position Check that the spark plug wire is properly connected Make sure the transmission is in neutral Check for loose or faulty wiring connections Check for c...

Page 21: ...s can explode causing serious injury HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Keep sparks flames or cigarettes away from battery Ventilate when charging or using battery in an enclosed space 7 1 CHECK BATTERY Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter Locate the voltage of the battery in the table below and charge the battery for the recommended time interval to bring the charge up to a full charge ...

Page 22: ...ays shield eyes face skin and clothing from battery Cigarettes flames or sparks could cause battery to explode Do not charge or use booster cables or adjust post connection without proper training If battery acid comes in contact with skin or eyes flush with water and call a physician immediately Keep out of reach of children 7 3 MAINTENANCE PERIOD Service Interval Monthly Allowing batteries to st...

Page 23: ...18 8 WIRING DIAGRAM Recoil Start up Wiring Harness Electrical Start up Wiring Harness ...

Page 24: ...s option without charge for parts or labor up to two years of the original date of purchase To take advantage of this limited warranty the Mower must be returned to an Authorized Worldlawn Dealer within the warranty period The cost of delivering the Mower to the Authorized Dealer and return delivery shall be the responsibility of the Owner Worldlawn s sole responsibility with any claim made under ...

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Page 28: ...ENCORE MANUFACTURING A DIVISION OF WORLDLAWN POWER EQUIPMENT INC 401 COMMERCE STREET BEATRICE NE 68310 800 267 4255 FAX 402 223 4103 ENCOREEQUIPMENT COM Form No 28204 202002 ...

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