3 4 K15Z OPERATORS MANUAL
Table of Contents General Information.................................................................................................. A Section Z34 Kawasaki Quick Reference Sheet................................................................... A-2 Warranty Information............................................................................................... A-3 Safety Precautions...................................................................................................
General Information This manual covers the following equipment models: Z34 – 34K15Z Warranty registration The Delivery and Warranty Registration form must be completed and signed to validate your warranty protection. As the new equipment owner, To the new owner you are expected to see that the form is completed and forwarded to ENCORE MFG. CO., INC. at The purpose of this manual is to assist owners time of delivery.
General Information Z34 Kawasaki Quick Reference Sheet Engine 15hp Kawasaki FH430V-AS23 Blades Torque Specs 423029 14.
ENCORE WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of original retail purchase: 1. Residential use: The warranty will be Two years from the date of purchase against defects in workmanship and materials for any Encore rider that is used for consumer purpose. Normal residential use means use of product on owners’ property only. 2.
ENCORE Your mower is only as safe as the operator! Operator carelessness or error may result in serious bodily injury. Improper maintenance of the machine may also result in injury. Please read and follow these instructions on Safe Operation and be certain that anyone using this mower fully understands and follows these instructions. Instructions are from ANSI Standard B17.4-2004. 1. Handle gasoline carefully. Use an approved gasoline container.
ENCORE STARTING ENGINE Before Operating Reminders Fill engine crankcase as per engine manufacturer’s manual. Engine DOES NOT have oil in crankcase from the factory. Add proper fuel to fuel tank, open shut-off valve. The battery is now a gel-cell and w ill not require acid. Before hooking up the ground wires make sure that the engine has been filled to the proper level with oil. If battery will not turn the engine over after hooking the wires up it may require a charge for 15 to 20 minutes.
ENCORE SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Your Encore Rider is equipped with a Safety Interlock System that is designed to help prevent possible serious injuries. Understanding and maintaining this system is vital, for maximum safe operation. TO START ENGINE: 1. Blades (PTO) must be “OFF”. 2. Control levers in neutral (swung out). 3. Park Brake “ON”. 4. Operator in seat. THE ENGINE WILL KILL IF: 1. The operator leaves the seat with: a. The control levers out of neutral (swung in). b.
ENCORE SER VICE LOCATOR CHAR T 13 12 22 7 9 11 17 1 8 5 2 13 6 4 3 1 19 10 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.
ENCORE Lubrication 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. 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.
ENCORE BATTERY Belt Adjustment The battery is located under the right hand fender to the rear of the machine. The gel-cell battery is maintenance free. Remove key from the ignition switch. The blade drive belt and the deck drive belt may be accessed by raising the foot plate. Each of these belts have an eyebolt for adjusting spring tension. See Figure 4.
ENCORE Tracking Adjustment The Encore Z34 riding lawnmower comes from the factory with the neutral setting already adjusted; however, the full-speed tracking will require checking. The full-speed tracking may be checked by operating the machine on a smooth level surface. If the machine tends to travel more to one side rather than in a straight line, the tracking requires adjustment.
ENCORE Mower Blades Bypass Valve Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation. To sharpen blades proceed as follows: In some applications, it is desirable to move the machine for short distances at low speeds without operating the engine. Using (A) push the lever forward and then turn the knob (B) clockwise to lock lever in forward position. You will need to return the lever to its previous position prior to operating again.
TO ENGINE GROUND RED 14 GA. ENGINE CHARGING BLACK 16 GA. E-1 N/C ABCDE F BLK/WHT 16 GA. BLACK 16 GA. BLK/WHT 16 GA. WHT / LT. GREEN 18 GA. YEL / LT. BLUE 18 GA. LT. GREEN 18 GA. N/O PARK BRAKE SWITCH 523034 N/C CLUTCH CONN. LT. BLUE 14 GA. Note: Only Function of module is delay on seat switch 30 YELLOW 18 GA. 86 87a 85 423017 STARTER RELAY 87 523031 CLUTCH SWITCH SEAT SWITCH 523030 HOUR METER 523283 BLACK 18 GA. GROUND TO ENGINE BLACK 14 GA. LT. BLUE/RED 18 GA. ENGINE KILL LT.
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