7 2 B 27LDML OPERATORS MANUAL
Table of Contents General Information....................................................................................................................A Section 72B27LDML Prowler Infomation.....................................................................................................A-1 72B27LDML Prowler Reference Sheet...........................................................................................A-2 Encore Warranty Information.............................................................
General Information This manual covers the following equipment models: 72B27LDML 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 Quick Reference Sheet 72B27LDML Engine Pulleys 26.
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 Three 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. (Doesn’t apply to Prowler Series) 2.
ENCORE Safety Precautions 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. WARNING: DO NOT allow children to operate the machine.
ENCORE Control Location 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 a gel-cell and will 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 LOCATED UNDER THE ENGINE TO THE REAR OF THE MACHINE F. G. A. 72" MID CUT GEAR BOX B. C. E. 52-61" MID CUT GEAR BOX • SERVICE GEAR BOX EVERY 500 HOURS • CHECK FOR LEAKS WEEKLY • OIL: 80-90 GEAR LUBE LOCATED TO REAR OF THE DECK B. D. NOTES: C. Consult Engine Manual for Engine Manufactures Recommendations on Operation and Maintenance Information. GREASE FITTING LUBRICATION LIST A. FOOT LIFT PIVOTS 1 PUMP / 100 HOURS E. BACK RAIL 1 PUMP / 40 HOURS B.
ENCORE Maintenance Info Lubrication 1. Do not adjust mower or change attachments unless the engine has been stopped and the key has been removed. 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. 2. Good maintenance, wiping up gasoline and oil spills, will reduce potential fire hazards.
ENCORE CAUTION: NOTES: DO NOT SPILL OIL OR GREASE ON BELTS. Consult engine manual for engine manufactures recommendation on operation, maintenance information and engine warranty information. Engine information will not be repeated in this manual. CAUTION: Never add fuel to the tank while the engine is running or hot. ALWAYS WAIT at least five minutes before refueling and REFUEL WITH THE ENGINE OFF. KEEP FUEL AWAY FROM SPARKS OR FLAMES. WIPE AWAY any fuel spillage BEFORE starting unit.
ENCORE Drive Adjustment If the mower is not tracking straight or if the unit creeps in the “Neutral Stop” position proceed with the following instructions. TIRE PRESSURE: Checking air pressure in the tires is critical for proper drive or tracking. NOTE: DO NOT ADD ANY TYPE OF TIRE LINER OR FOAM FILL MATERIAL TO THE TIRES! Excessive loads created by foam filled tires may cause failures to the hydro drive system, frame and other components. Foam filling tires will void warranty.
ENCORE Belt Adjustment Remove key from the ignition switch. Remove the key from ignition switch. Flip up the foot plate (See fig. 3) to gain access to the deck drive belt and the eyebolt assembly that is used for adjusting the spring tension. The spring tension is measured by the gap between the coils and should be approximately 1/8”. By turning the 5/16” nylock nut on the end of the eyebolt clockwise, it will increase tension. Moving the deck bracket into the second slot (See fig.
ENCORE Mower Blades Deck Cutting Height Adjustment Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation. To sharpen blades proceed as follows: Foot Deck Lift Option To adjust the cutting height, place foot on the foot pedal, press down until it is locked in the up position, and then remover the height adjustment pin to the desired cutting height.
GLOW PLUG LIGHT GRAY 18 GA YELLOW 18 GA GREEN w/ORG 18GA E-1 OIL GLOW PLUG RELAY BLACK 18 GA 30 AMP 15 AMP 30 AMP HOUR METER RED 12 GA YELLOW 18 GA WHITE w/YELLOW 18 GA GRAY 12 GA GRAY 12 GA BLUE 14 GA RED 12 GA WHITE w/YELLOW 18 GA PINK 18 GA RED w/BLACK 18 GA RED 12 GA WHT/PUR 18 GA FUEL FILTER SWITCH PURPLE 18 GA GRAY 12 GA RED 12 GA RED 12 GA KEY SWITCH WIRE JUNCTION IGNITION SWITCH BLACK 14 GA BLUE 14 GA N/C ENGINE CONNECTOR GREEN 18 GA BROWN 18 GA R ELECTRIC CLUTCH
ENCORE ALL VIEWS OF CONNECTORS ARE FROM WIRE-IN SIDE GREEN 18 GA RED w/BLACK 18 GA FUEL SHUTOFF BROWN 18 GA ENGINE COOLANT TEMP GRAY 12 GA YELLOW 18 GA WHITE w/BLUE 18 GA ENGINE CONNECTOR (ENGINE SIDE) ENGINE OIL PRESSURE RED 12 GA ALTERNATOR OUTPUT GLOW PLUGS STARTER SOLENOID WHITE w/YELLOW 18 GA REGULATOR CONNECTOR ENCORE PART #: 583276 ENGINE WIRE HARNESS FOR 61B850P ; 26 HP BRIGGS - DIESEL ENGINE WIRE HARNESS FOR 72B850P ; 26 HP BRIGGS - DIESEL ENGINE WIRE HARNESS FOR 72B850ZP ; 26 HP BRIGGS
Notes F-1
Notes F-2
Notes F-3
0812 A ,ENCORE MANUFACTURING CO., INC. All rights reserved. Contents subject to change.