4 8 K200 OPERATORS MANUAL
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. 1. 7. Familiarize yourself with the controls and know how to stop this mower. 8. WARNING: 9. DO NOT allow children to operate the machine.
ENCORE SPECIFICATIONS Belt Tension Guide Belt Inch Deflection How to Adjust Engine to Deck Transmission Belt Right Blade Drive Belt 1/2” 1/2” 1/2” (48”,52”, And 60” only) 1/2” Turnbuckle at Idler Sliding Idler Threaded Rod to Idler Wheel Drive Self-Adjusting Assembly Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Remove inner parts box and handle from crate. Remove outside frame work so that the mower is setting on the pallet.
ENCORE Assembly Instructions 7. 8. Using drive rods provided, turn them into the 5/16" swivel located in the left and right hand idler engagement bracket. Adjust the rods so that there is approximately 1/4" to 3/8" between the rod and the bottom of the thumb latch. Rods should be locked in place by using 4 – hair pin cotters and by placing a 5/ 16" flat washer to be inside of the drive handle between the drive lever and hair pin cotter. (See fig.
ENCORE Before Operating Know your machine top to bottom. 11. This unit is equipped with “Operator Presence Controls” on the upper handle. When the operator leaves the operator position removing both hands from the “Operator Presence Control” levers it will cause the engine to shutdown. Make certain all safety standards and instructions have been fully read and understood. Be acquainted with all “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” in this manual – to start. 1. Fill the fuel tank and open the fuel valve. 2.
ENCORE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT REAR DECK MOUNT IN HIGHEST POSITION REAR DECK MOUNT IN LOWEST POSITION (5) spacers on top of caster arm (4) spacers on top of caster arm (3) spacers on top of caster arm (2) spacers on top of caster arm (1) spacer on top of caster arm All spacers under caster arm (5) spacers on top of caster arm = 1 1/2" to 2 3/4" (4) spacers on top of caster arm = 1 3/4" to 3" (3) spacers on top of caster arm = 2" to 3 1/4" (2) spacers on top of caster arm= 2 3/8" to 3 3/8" (1) spacer on top of
ENCORE LUBRICATION / MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION New Blade (Units After Serial Number 33333) Grease Daily: Idler Arm Caster Wheels and Caster Pivots Drive Wheels Grease Every 100 Hours: Bell Crank Pivot Bearing 25 Degrees Mower Blades: Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation. To sharpen blades proceed as follows: • Block the front end of the mower up or run front end up on ramps • Remove blade by turning bolt counter clockwise.
ENCORE SAFETY DECALS In order to promote safe operation, Encore Mfg. Co., Inc. supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damage can occur to safety decals through shipment, use or reconditioning, Encore will, upon request, provide safety decals for any of our products in the field at No Charge. Contact your authorized Encore dealer for more information.
ENCORE ENCORE PART #: 363344 BROWN 18 GA.
ENCORE ENCORE PART #: 363371 WIRE HARNESS FOR 48K400 ; 17 HP KAWASAKI WIRE HARNESS FOR 52K400 ; 17 HP KAWASAKI WIRE HARNESS FOR 60K400 ; 17 HP KAWASAKI WIRE HARNESS FOR WB32K13; 13 HP KAWASAKI WIRE HARNESS FOR WB36K13; 13 HP KAWASAKI WIRE HARNESS FOR WB36K15; 15 HP KAWASAKI WIRE HARNESS FOR WB48K15; 15 HP KAWASAKI WIRE HARNESS FOR WB48K17; 17 HP KAWASAKI NOTE CHANGES AT CONN .red wire was at B slot black wire was at E slot 1-21-99 dlm NOTE CHANGES AT CONN .
ENCORE BLACK / WHITE 18 GA. BROWN 18 GA. MODULE CONN. N/O GREEN 18 GA. N/C YELLOW 16 GA. BROWN 18 GA. NEUTRAL SWITCH YELLOW 18 GA. STARTER RELAY BLADE SWITCH OPC SWITCH N/O NEUTRAL SWITCH HYDRO ENCORE PART #: 363373 WIRE HARNESS FOR 48K450EWT ; 17 HP KAWASAKI WIRE HARNESS FOR 52K450E ; 17 HP KAWASAKI WIRE HARNESS FOR 52K550E ; 19 OR 20 HP KAWASAKI WIRE HARNESS FOR 60K550E ; 19 OR 20 HP KAWASAKI WIRE HARNESS FOR WB48K17ES; 17 HP KAWASAKI BLACK 16 GA. ENGINE KILL 20 AMP FUSE TO BATT.
ENCORE ENCORE PART #: 363388 WIRE HARNESS FOR 32B100 ; 12 HP BRIGGS WIRE HARNESS FOR 36B100 ; 12 HP BRIGGS WIRE HARNESS FOR WB32B12; 12 HP BRIGGS WIRE HARNESS FOR WB36B12; 12 HP BRIGGS REAR VIEW OF SAFETY MODULE CONN. 363372 A B C D E F 18 GA GREEN 18 GA RED TO ENGINE GND. 363208 OPC SWITCH 18 GA YELLOW N/O 363207 TRANS.
ENCORE ENCORE PART #: 603027 WIRE HARNESS FOR 48B300 ; 16 HP BRIGGS WIRE HARNESS FOR 52B300 ; 16 HP BRIGGS WIRE HARNESS FOR 52B400 ; 18 HP BRIGGS WIRE HARNESS FOR 60B300 ; 16 HP BRIGGS WIRE HARNESS FOR 60B400 ; 18 HP BRIGGS REAR VIEW OF SAFETY MODULE CONN. 363372 A B C D E F 18 GA GREEN 18 GA RED TO ENGINE GND. 363208 OPC SWITCH 18 GA YELLOW N/O 363207 TRANS.
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ENCORE WARRANTY This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of original retail purchase. Any part of the Encore commercial mower manufactured by Encore Mfg. Co., Inc. and found in reasonable judgement of Encore Mfg. Co., Inc. to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized Encore Mfg. Co., Inc. dealer without charge for parts and labor.
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