Encore X-TREME 60K25X Operation Manual

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OPERATORS
MANUAL

ENCORE

Your mower is only as safe as the operator!
Operator carelessness or error may
result in serious bodily injury. Improper
maintenance of the machine may also
result in injury. Please read and follow
these instructions on Safe Operation and
be certain that anyone using this mower
fully understands and follows these
instructions.

 WARNING:

DO NOT allow children to operate the

machine. DO NOT allow any adult to operate
the machine without proper instruction.

1. Familiarize yourself with the controls and know
how to stop the rider and mower deck quickly.

2. Inspect your work area carefully. Remove
debris from the area to be cut. Keep all
bystanders away from the mowing area.

3. Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands
and feet clear of the mower deck.

4. Never direct the discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the
machine while in operation.

7. Handle gasoline carefully. Use an approved
gasoline container. Fill the fuel tank, to within
1” from the neck, with good quality unleaded
gasoline.

8. Drive levers must be in the Neutral position
and the Blade Clutch must be disengaged
before starting engine.

9. Operator must wear proper shoes and
clothing, which may include safety glasses
and ear protection.

10. Mow only during daylight hours or under very
good artificial light.

11. The safety shield over the Grass Discharge
area must always be bolted in place and in the
DOWN position unless the Grass Catcher is
being used.

12. If a solid object has been hit by the blades
stop the machine and check for damage.
Repair or replace any damaged / broken part
prior to restarting the engine.

13. To avoid burns, DO NOT TOUCH the engine
or muffler immediately after operation.

14. Disengage blades when transporting and
when crossing walks and gravel roads.

5. The machine is not intended for highway or
street use. Never carry passengers!

6. Never tamper with safety devices or guards.
If a guard or safety device is damaged or
removed, replace it before operating the rider.

 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
fill the fuel tank indoors. Wipe up any spilled
gasoline. Gasoline is highly flammable - NO

SMOKING.

15. Do NOT mow close to drop-offs, deep ditches
or other hazards. Do NOT stop or start
suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Mow
up and down the face of steep slopes; NEVER
mow across the face. If a steep hill must be
ascended, BACK up the hill, drive forward
when descending.

16. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution
on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping
or loss of control. Be especially cautious when
changing direction on slopes.

17. The Encore X-treme is NOT designed for
towing. Only factory approved Grass
Collection Systems are permitted.

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NOTE:
Make sure to
connect both
ground wires

Fig.1

Fig. 2

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 value.
The battery is now a gel-cell and will not
require acid.

2. Open bolt bag and lay out bolts:
(2) – 5/16 X 1 HHCS
(4) – 5/16 X 1 1/4 HHCS
(2) – 5/16 Nyloc Nuts
(4) – 5/16 Whizlock Nuts
(4) – 5/16 Flat Washers

3. Take the 2 - 5/16 X 1 HHCS and 2 – 5/16

Nyloc nuts and bolt deflector into place.

4. Take the 4 – 5/16 Flat Washers and

4 – Nyloc Nuts and fasten seat to the seat
plate.

5. Attach the wire harness to the seat switch.

6. Take the remaining bolts and whizlocks

nuts and bolt control levers onto the
outsides of the handle mounts, adjusting
them according to operator comfort.

(See Fig. 2)

Before hooking up the ground wires make
sure that the engine has been filled 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.

Raise the unit slightly and place a board under
each rear wheel.

With the deck in the raised position start the
unit and drive it off the pallet.

Once you are familiar with the contents of this
manual you are ready to mow with the finest
mower built!

ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS

Remove unit from crate, taking care to remove
inner boxes and the small parts box.

1. Remove deflector chute, bolt bag and
operator’s manual from main assembly.

STARTING ENGINE

Throttle control, ignition switch and choke
control are located between 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.

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STARTING ENGINE
(contiuned..)

TO START ENGINE: occupy seat, set park
brake, leave the motion control levers swung
out, move throttle control lever halfway to
operating position. Turn ignition key to
start position to engage starter, release the
key when engine starts. Ignition switch is
spring loaded and will return to run position
automatically.

Slowly return choke to run position once the
engine has started.

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.

 CAUTION:

Always remove the key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even for just a few minutes.
PREVENT ACCIDENTS:

children or unauthorized persons an opportunity
to operate this machine.

Do not give

THE ENGINE WILL KILL IF:

1. The operator leaves the seat with:
a. The control levers out of neutral
(swung in).
b. The blades on (PTO).
c. The park brake is “OFF”.
d. All the above.

2. The park brake is set before the
control levers are in neutral
(swung out)

CORRECT TRANSMISSION
OPERATION TO GO

FORWARD OR REVERSE

The Encore Rider is equipped with a separate
pump and wheel motor for each wheel and are
controlled with “Motion Control Levers” , one
for each wheel.

 To go FORWARD, push both levers
forward evenly.
 To go in REVERSE, pull back on both
levers evenly.

 To CHANGE DIRECTION, slowly
move levers to neutral and move the
lever forward in the direction you want
to go.

 The further the levers are moved away
from the neutral position, the faster the
machine will travel. To turn the Rider
left or right, slow the speed of the
wheel in the direction you want to turn.

 To STOP the Rider, return both levers
evenly to the neutral position.

SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

Your Encore Rider is equipped with a
Safety Interlock System that is designed
to help prevent possible serious injuries.
Understanding and maintaining this system is
vital, for maximum safe operation.

TO START ENGINE:

1. Blades (PTO) must be “OFF”.

2. Control levers in neutral

(swung out).

3. Park Brake “ON”.

4. Operator in seat.

 WARNING:

THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS
PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS
KNOWN IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS
OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARMS.

MOWING SPEED

The Encore Rider is designed to operate
most efficiently at maximum blade speeds.

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