Owner's manual

ENCORE
D-6
Deck Cutting Height
Adjustment
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. Once the has been done,
press down on the foot pedal and with your right hand
reach down and push the plastic section of the height
adjustment towards the front of the mower. This will
allow you to slowly release pressure with your foot
which in turn will allow the deck to lower down to your
desired cutting height.
Electric Deck Lift Option
To adjust deck cutting height, simple press the up or
down switch on your left side on the side panel next
to the seat to raise or lower the deck cutting height
a deck cutting height gage located by the right front
caster.
Important Note:
Cup side of spring washer
goes against blade.
Spring
Washer
Blade
Blade
Bolt
Figure 9
 CAUTION:
TURN OFF ENGINE AND REMOVE KEY BEFORE
MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
Mower Blades
Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours
of operation. To sharpen blades proceed as follows:
Block front end of mower up or run front up on
ramps.
Remove blade by turning bolt counter clockwise.
Blades should be discarded when worn excessively.
See Sketch.
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Sharpen blade with a hand le, electric grinder or
blade sharpener. Wear gloves and eye protection
when sharpening. Grind blade at original bevel.
Check balance of blade by positioning the blade on
a nail or blade balance pedestal. Grind the blade
on the end that is heavier until both sides balance.
Do not wear loose
tting clothing
which could get
caught in moving
parts. Always
be sure to wear
adequate protective
clothing. Wearing
safety glasses and safety shoes is advisable.
Reinstall blades. Refer to Figure 9 for further
information
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.EW"LADE
25 Degrees
When Notch Starts
Discard Blade
Dangerous!
 DANGER 
Observe usual fuel handling precautions:
Do not smoke while refueling.
Do not fill tank with engine running or while engine is hot.
Clean up any gasoline spills.
Allow engine to cool before storing machine inside a building.
Keep fuel away from open flame or spark and store mower away
from open flame or spark if this fuel in the tank.
Use extra caution when handling gasoline and other fuels: They
are flammable and vapors are explosive. A fire or explosion from
gasoline or other fuels can burn you and others and can damage
property.
Refuel outdoors preferably, or in well ventilated areas.
Never attempt to start engine when there is a strong odor of fuel
fumes present. Locate and correct cause.
Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of the
reach of children.
Never buy more than a 30 day supply of fuel.
Always place fuel containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before fueling.
Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or a truck or a trailer
as interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the
container and slow the loss of any static charge.
When practical, remove equipment from truck or trailer and refuel
mower with its wheels on the ground.