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- Page 1 EW36FS481VH EW36FS481VHF EW48FS481VH EW48FS481VHF EW36FS481VHCA EW36FS481VHFCA EW48FS481VHCA EW48FS481VHFCA OPERATORS MANUAL...
- Page 2 HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER...
- Page 3 HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER...
- Page 4 HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER ENCORE MANUFACTURING A DIVISION OF WORLDLAWN POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. ENCOREEQUIPMENT.COM 2415 ASHLAND AVE BEATRICE, NE 68310 800-267-4255 FAX – 402-223-4103...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER Contents SAFETY ..................................8 Safety Alert Symbol ..............................8 TRAINING ................................8 PREPARATION .................................8 OPERATION ................................10 SLOPE OPERATION ............................... 11 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE ..........................12 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ........................ 14 SPECIFICATIONS .............................. 16 MODEL NUMBERS ............................... 16 FIXED DECK MODELS WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS (36/48) .................. - Page 6 HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER HOUR METER ..............................20 BLADE ENGAGEMENT SWITCH ........................20 RDC (FLOATING DECKS ONLY) ......................... 20 PRE-START ................................21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 21 STARTING THE ENGINE ............................ 21 BLADE ENGAGEMENT ............................21 DISENGAGING THE BLADES ..........................22 STOPPING THE ENGINE ............................
- Page 7 HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER DIELECTRIC GREASE ............................29 ADJUSTMENTS..............................30 TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT TENSION ......................30 MOWER DECK DRIVE BELT TENSION ....................... 30 BOTTOM BELT TENSION (if so equipped) ......................30 PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ..........................30 FORWARD TRACKING ADJUSTMENT ....................... 30 CLEANING ................................
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Page 8: Safety
Use only accessories and attachments approved Indicates failure to observe the safety ENCORE instructions will result in death or serious injury. The use of personal protective equipment, such as (but not limited to) safety glasses,... - Page 9 HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER Check that the operator’s presence controls, DANGER safety switches, and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do Not operate In certain conditions during fueling, static unless they function properly. electricity can be released causing gasoline vapors to ignite.
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Page 10: Operation
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER devices in place and in proper working OPERATION condition. Although hazard control and accident Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to prevention are partially dependent upon the stop and engage parking brake: design and configuration of the equipment, o Before refueling these factors are also dependent upon the o Before dumping the grass catcher... -
Page 11: Slope Operation
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER WARNING DANGER Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can can become entangled in rotating parts. cause sliding and loss of control. Contact with rotating parts can cause Mow across slopes, never up and down. traumatic amputation or severe lacerations. -
Page 12: Maintenance And Storage
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store fuel near flames or drain Before any maintenance, disengage drives, indoors. lower implement, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire. - Page 13 HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER CAUTION WARNING If the ignition is in the “ON” position Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid there is potential for sparks and accidentally injected into the skin must be engagement of components. Sparks surgically removed within a few hours by a could cause an explosion or moving doctor familiar with this form of injury or...
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Page 14: Safety And Instructional Decals
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER New safety signs may be obtained from SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL your authorized ENCORE equipment DECALS dealer. Keep all safety signs legible. Remove Safety signs may be affixed by peeling all grease, dirt and debris from safety off the backing to expose the adhesive signs and instructional labels. - Page 15 HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER CONSOLE DECAL – 453567 SPEED CONTROL DECAL 453565 PARK BRAKE DECAL 453568 THROTTLE DECAL 453564 DECAL GRAPHICS ENGINE OFF ENGINE ON CHOKE HOUR METER BLADE SWITCH NEUTRAL FAST SLOW...
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Page 16: Specifications
Kawasaki FS481V See your Engine Owner’s Manual HYDRAULIC SYSTEM RPM: High Idle: 3600 Capacity: 3 quarts w/filter change Low Idle: 1550 (2" below top of fill neck) Filter: Encore P/N 423063 Oil: 15W50 Synthetic Engine Oil... -
Page 17: Assembly Instructions
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER the NOMENCLATURE guide in the back of this ASSEMBLY manual to familiarize yourself with the terms. INSTRUCTIONS 7. Temporarily lift the rear of the mower so that both wheels may be rotated freely. Rotate 1. Remove top boards of crate and all loose each wheel by hand in a back and forth items from inside. -
Page 18: Final Check/Adjustment
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER 10. Ensure that the steering control levers are lock can be engaged, then tighten the jam free to move and not in the latched position. nuts. 11. Remove the clevis pin from the LH pump control spring cartridge and ensure that the FINAL cartridge does not impede the movement of the speed shaft. -
Page 19: Operator Controls
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER 3. With the throttle at idle speed move the OPERATION speed control slowly throughout the full range, the drive wheels should both turn at the same speed progressively increasing as OPERATOR CONTROLS the speed control is moved forward. 4. -
Page 20: Safety Interlock
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER SAFETY INTERLOCK being engaged. The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when transporting. TO START: Park brake must be ON, speed IGNITION SWITCH control lever must be in NEUTRAL position, blade switch must be OFF, and ignition switch Located on the control console. -
Page 21: Pre-Start
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER PRE-START OPERATING Fill fuel tank on level ground. For best results INSTRUCTIONS use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Move the speed control lever to the neutral IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline position. -
Page 22: Disengaging The Blades
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER blade contact can cause serious injury or Erratic movement of the steering levers may death. cause the Operator to lose control of the machine, which may cause damage to the Never operate the mower with the discharge machine or personal injury. -
Page 23: Adjusting The Cutting Height
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER slide the lever to the rear of the mower to latch the handle in the engaged position after the TRANSPORTING engine has been started. TRANSPORTING A UNIT ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the The cutting height of the mower deck is machine. -
Page 24: Loading A Unit
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER Ramp should be long enough so that the angles Do Not exceed a 20 degree angle between the ramp and the ground and the ramp between ramp and ground or between and the trailer or truck do not exceed 20 ramp and trailer or truck. -
Page 25: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE(S) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Before each use or daily Check the engine oil level Check the mower blades Check the safety interlock system Check for loose hardware Check for belt obstructions ... -
Page 26: Check Engine Oil Level
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL 3. Reinstall the blades (if they were removed) in the following order: Check the engine oil daily before starting the A. Install blade bolt through washer, spacers, engine otherwise shortage of the engine oil may and blade in same order as removed to cause serious damage to the engine such as maintain desired cutting height. -
Page 27: Check For Loose Hardware
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER Understanding the Safety Interlock System 11. Before the engine stops, move the park brake to the "ON" (up) position, the engine should The safety interlock system is designed to prevent continue to run. the mower blades from rotating unless: If the Safety Interlock System does not appear to ... -
Page 28: Change Engine Oil
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER CHANGE ENGINE OIL CHANGE HYDRO-DRIVE OIL Service Interval: 100 hours Service Interval: 500 hours NOTE: Change oil and filter after first eight 4. Follow steps 1 through 4 above for engine oil change (8) hours of operation. 5. -
Page 29: Check Tire Pressures
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER CHECK TIRE PRESSURES Lubrication Chart Service Interval: Every 40 hours NUMBER FITTING INITIAL SERVICE 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop LOCATIONS PUMPS INTERVAL PLACES and remove key. Engage parking brake. 1. Deck Belt Every 40 2. -
Page 30: Adjustments
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER BOTTOM BELT TENSION (if so equipped) ADJUSTMENTS Adjust tension rod to obtain 1/2" belt deflection midway between outboard and center spindle Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all pulleys. moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT any adjustments to the unit. -
Page 31: Cleaning
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MACHINE CLEANING Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to (May be required more often in dry or dirty stop, and remove key. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING IMPORTANT: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use. When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example, starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank. -
Page 33: Wiring Schematics
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER WIRING SCHEMATICS... -
Page 34: Cutting Height Adjustments
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS NOMENCLATURE... -
Page 35: Evaporative Emission Control Warranty Statement
HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER Evaporative Emission Control Warranty Statement CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and Worldlawn Power Equipment is pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system's warranty on your 2016 model year lawn mower. In California, new equipment that use small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. - Page 36 HYDRO-DRIVE WALK BEHIND MOWER such part fails during the period of warranty coverage, it must be repaired or replaced by Worldlawn Power Equipment. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remaining warranty period. (2) Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions must be warranted for the warranty period defined in subsection (b)-(2).
- Page 37 In no event shall Encore be responsible for special, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages. This limited warranty specifically excludes parts covered under another manufacturer’s warranty.
- Page 40 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED EW36FS481VH EW48FS481VH EW36FS481VHF EW48FS481VHF OPERATORS MANUAL CONTENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE HYDRO WALK-BEHIND 20160830...
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