Encore Classic 26SP100 Operator's & Parts Manual
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OPERATORS/PARTS
MANUAL
OPERATORS MANUAL
SECTION
WARNING:
CAUTION:
NOTES:
GENERAL
This manual contains techincal data on the
following Encore commercial mowers.
optimum performance and safety, always
purchase genuine Encore replacement parts
and accessories.
26SP100
INTRODUCTION
Your mower was built to the highest
standards in the industry. However, the
prolonged life and maximum efficiency of
your mower depends on you following the
operating, maintenance and adjustment
instructions in this manual.
We encourage you to contact your local
Encore dealer for repairs. All Encore dealers
are informed of the latest methods to service
this equipment and provide propmt and
efficient service. They carry a full line of
Encore service parts. This manual includes a
parts section to help in correctly ordering
parts when necessary.
SIGNAL WORDS
This symbol means “Attention! Become
Alert! Your Safety is Involved!” The symbol
is used with the following signal action words
to attract your attention to safety messages.
The message that follows the symbol contains important information about safety.
Signal Word:
A replacement Operator’s Manual is available
from your Encore Dealer or by contacting
Encore Manufacturing Co., Inc., Service
Department at PO Box 888, Beatrice, NE
68310. Please indicate the complete model
and serial number of your Encore product.
The “Right” and “Left”,”Front” and “Rear” of
the machine are referenced from the
operator’s perspective when in the normal
operating position and facing forward travel
direction.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL and
instructions furnished with attachments.
The signal action word “ WARNING” denotes
that a hazard exists on or near the machine
that can result in injury or death if proper
precautions are not taken.
The signal action word “CAUTION” is a
reminder of safety practices on or near the
machine that could result in personal injury if
proper precautions are not taken.
Perform only those maintenance procedures
described in this manual. If major repairs are
ever needed or assistance is desired, contact
an Authorized Encore Dealer. To ensure
The signal action word “NOTES” denotes
relevant information to assist you in the
performance of a task.
GENERAL RULES OF SAFETY FOR
WARNING:
DO NOT allow children to operate the
machine. DO NOT allow any adult to operate
the machine without proper instruction.
CAUTION:
Never add fuel to a running engine. AL WA YS
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.
OPERATION.
The follow general rules of safety should be
followed whenever THE MOWER IS
BEENING USED. Good judgement and
common sense should always prevail.
1. Read and thoroughly understand this
manual, and all decals on unit, before
attempting to operate.
2. DO NOT mow when children and/or
bystanders are present.
objects as damage to machine and/or others
may result.
9. Never mow on a surface angle greater
than 15 degrees. Mow across a slope less
than 15 degrees, NEVER up and down.
10. Do NOT alter governor setting on
engine. Engine over speed could result in
severe damage and/or injury.
11. Keep all shields and safety devices
intact. DO NOT try to circumvent or disable
these features.
12. DO NOT mow at night or in times of
low visibility.
13. DO NOT operate engine in confined
air space where carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
3. ALWAYS WEAR SUITABLE
CLOTHING when operating machine, proper
boots, gloves, and eye protection- NO
LOOSE-FITTING APPERL that could get
caught in the moving parts of machine.
4. Always be alert when operating
machine. Do not let outside interests distract
you.
5. Always clear area to be mowed of any
foreign objects (stones, wire, cans, bottles,
etc. That could be picked up and thrown by
mower.
6. Always be certain that any selfpropelling unit is DISENGAGED before
attempting to start engine.
7. Always disengage power, stop engine,
and remove spark plug wire, before
attempting any inspection, adjustment,
cleaning, or repair .
8. Use care when mowing around fixed
objects. Never deliberately run over foreign
14. ALWAYS STOP ENGINE before
leaving mower unattended for any length of
time.
15. DO NOT operate machine without
muffler.
16. KEEP all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
Keep your High Wheel in good working
condition.
SET -UP AND MAINTIANENCE
CAUTION:
Engine has not been serviced prior to delivery. Consult engine manual to
properly service engine before use.
1. Install handle by flipping handle into place using the bolts located in the
handle support. See diagram a. (Note that the handle frame is slotted so the
handle can be adjusted to the right operator height for operator comfort).
Diagram A
Diagram C
2. Install wheel drive engaging rod and adjust so that the drive cogs engage
the tire. See diagram (b & c). Note that the tires should be inflated to 30
pounds.
Diagram B
3. Drive chain may be adjusted by loosing the top bracket located by the cog
assemble (Refer to figure d) When adjusting the drive chain you must adjust
both sides equally. After adjusting the chain reset cog tension by removing the
pin in the yoke attached to the cog bracket and shortening the rod length to
increase cog pressure.
Figure D
Figure E
4. The drive belt maybe adjusted by loosening the bolts in the lower frame
support and shifting it forward of back. (Refer to f)
HEIGHTS ADJUSTMENTS:
CAUTION:
Stop engine and remove spark plug for safety.
1 1/2"
2"
3"
3 1/4"
2"
3"
3 1/4"
Figure C
Adjust cut setting by changing wheel heights according to figure (c).
Mower blade:
Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation. To sharpen
blades proceed as follows.
a. Block front of mower up.
b. Remove blade by turning bolt counter clockwise.
c. Blades should be discarded when worn excessively. See Sketch.
New Blade
25 Degrees
When Notch Starts
Discard Blade
Dangerous!
d. Sharpen blades with a hand file, electric grinder or blade sharpener. Wear
gloves and eye protection when sharpening. Grind blade at original bevel.
e. Check balance of blade by positioning the blade on a nail or blade balance
pedestal.
f. Reinstall blade making sure that the disc spring washer is bowl side up and re-
torque bolt to 90 ft pounds.
To Begin Operation
The throttle control/choke lever is located on left side of handlebar. To engage
choke, push throttle control lever all the way forward.
Choke as required and start engine.
With engine running, engage the brake bail by squeezing it to the handlebar.
Then push forward on the black plastic drive lever (located on left side of
handlebar just above the throttle control) until it locks into the forward position.
To drive machine forward, engage the
wheel drive bail (located on the
uppermost part of handlebar) by
squeezing it to the handlebar.
To stop machine from pulling forward,
release only the wheel drive bail.
To shut off engine: release the wheel
drive bail and the brake bail. Adjust the
throttle control to the engine stop
position.
Brake Bail Drive Bail
Drive Lever
Throttle Control
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