Owner's manual

ENCORE
C-1
 CAUTION:
Always remove the key and set the parking brake when
leaving the machine unattended, even for just a few minutes.
PREVENT ACCIDENTS: Do not give children or
unauthorized persons an opportunity to operate this machine.
Starting Engine
The throttle control, ignition switch and choke control
are located between the motion control levers on the
front panel under the front of the seat.
Because of a built-in safety interlock system, your
machine will not start unless the seat is occupied.
TO START ENGINE: occupy seat, set park brake,
leave the motion control levers swung out, move
throttle control lever all the way to choke position. With
the throttle set in slow postition, turn the key to the
“ON” position and wait approximately 5 seconds for the
glow plugs to cycle (indicator light should be on while
plugs are preheating combustion chamber). When the
light goes out, turn the key to the “START” position to
engage starter, release the key when engine starts.
Ignition switch is spring loaded and will return to run
position automatically. Let the engine warm up for a
few minutes before applying load.
Stopping Engine
TO STOP ENGINE: move throttle lever to idle position
and turn ignition key to “OFF” position. If engine has
been working hard or is hot, allow engine to idle for
a short period of time before turning off key. This
practice will help cool engine before stopping.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY engine may be stopped
by turning ignition key to “OFF” position.
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 lled 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.
Assembly Instructions
1. Remove mower from the crate. Lay out all the
hardware and parts from the inner box:
Parts will consist of:
1 - seat
1 - bolt bag
1 - literature packet
2 - handles
2. Open bolt bag and lay out
1 - oil breather cap
4 - 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 bolt
4 - 5/16-18 whiz lock nut
4 - 5/16-18 nylock nut
4 - 5/16- std flat washers
3. Take (4) 5/16 std flat washers and (4) 5/16 nylock
nuts and bolt the seat into place. Slide the studs of
the seat though the seat plate and secure with one
flat washer and nylock nut on each of the 4 studs.
(Slide the seat all the way back onto seat tracks
in order to flip seat forward.) At this time you may
also connect the seat switch wires.
4. Using the (4) 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 bolts, bolt the
handles into place. Note: Handle mounts to the
outside of the
square control
block with whiz
locks located on
slotted or handle
side.
5. Place breather
cap on oil tank.
Note: The oil
tank is pre-filled
from the factory
with 20w50
oil and should
be visible in
the sight glass
located on the
back of the tank.
The correct level is mid-point in the sight glass.
Control Location
1. Ignition Key- On front
control panel
2. Engine Throttle- On front
control panel
3. Engine Choke – On front
control panel
4. Blade Switch – Right hand
console
5. Parking Brake – Left hand
console
6. Fuel Valve- On front panel
7. Indicator Lights (oil, alt
and temp) – Right hand
console.
8. Glow plugs and fuel lter
lights located on the left console.
9. Hour meter is located behind the seat on the left hand side
standing in front of the machine. (Not shown)
10. Serial Plate is located under the seat, on the inside of the right
side of the seat frame. (Not shown)
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4.
RIGHT
FUEL
TANK
LEFT
FUEL
TANK
FUEL
TANKS
OFF
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
REVERSE