Owner's manual

ENCORE
D-3
 CAUTION:
DO NOT SPILL OIL OR GREASE ON BELTS.
Oil And Filter
Hydraulics
The hydraulic system on this Encore Rider are lled
with 20W50 motor oil which will require approximately 7
quarts of oil to ll.
The hydraulic oil should be changed after every 500
hours or annually, which ever comes rst. The oil
should also be changed if the color of the uid has
become black or milky. A black color and/or a rancid
odor usually indicates possible over heating of the
oil, and a milky color usually indicates water in the
hydraulic oil.
 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. Never
ll the fuel tank indoors. Wipe up any spilled
gasoline. Gasoline is highly ammable - NO
SMOKING.
NOTES:
Consult engine manual for engine manufactures
recommendation on operation, maintenance
information and engine warranty information. Engine
information will not be repeated in this manual.
 WARNING:
1. Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
2. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury
and illness.
3. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
4. Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or container
opening.
5. Keep gas away from eyes and skin.
 WARNING:
To avoid serious Burn injuries:
Allow engine, and hydraulic uids to cool before
servicing transmission or engine systems.
Park mower on a level surface and stop the engine.
Place a suitable container under the hydraulic oil
reservoir. Remove the ll cap from the reservoir.
Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the tank and
allow oil to drain into the container. While the reservoir
is draining replace the hydraulic lter. Replace the drain
plug and ll reservoir to sight glass (located in the rear
side of the tank).
Engine
Please refer to the engine manual for engine
maintenance recommendations. (See Notes Above)
72" MID CUT
GEAR BOX
52-61" MID CUT
GEAR BOX
 CAUTION:
To avoid serious Burn injuries:
The cutter deck gearbox can reach high operating
temperatures. Allow the cutter deck gearbox to cool
before servicing
Gear Box
The uid level in the gear box should be checked after
every 100 hours of operation or bi-weekly, which ever
occurs rst.
Remove ignition key and raise deck to transport
position. Clean and remove the check plug from the
side of the gearbox. Visually check that the lubricant
level is up to the bottom edge of the check-plug hole.
If lubricant is low, add SAE 80W90 lubricant through
the check-plug hole. Install the check plug and tighten
securely. The lubricant in the cutter deck gearbox
should be changed after every 500 hours of operation
or yearly, whichever occurs rst.
Place a suitable container beneath the cutter deck
gearbox and locate the gearbox drain plug. Remove
the drain plug, drain the lubricant into the container and
properly discard it.
Reinstall the drain plug and add SAE 80w90 lubricant
through the check-plug in the gearbox, until it is level
with the bottom of the check-plug hole. Install the check
plug and tighten securely.