Encore 32B100 User manual

OPERATORS
MANUAL
32B100

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 WARNING:
DO NOT allow children to operate the
machine. DO NOT allow anyadulttooperate
the machine without proper instruction.
 CAUTION:
Never add fuel to the tank while the engine is
running or hot. ALWAYS WAIT at least five
minutesbeforerefuelingandREFUELWITHTHE
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.
Gasolineis highly flammable - NOSMOKING.
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.
1. Familiarize yourself with the controls
and know how to stop this mower.
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
and all moving parts.
4. Never direct the discharge of material
toward bystanders nor allow anyone
near the machine while in operation.
5. Never tamper with safety devices or
guards. If a guard or safety device is
damaged or removed, replace it before
operating the mower.
6. Handle gasoline carefully: use an
approved gasoline container; fill the fuel
tank to within 1" from the neck with good
quality leaded or unleaded gasoline.
Operator must wear proper shoes and
clothing, which may also include safety
glasses and ear protection.
7. Mow only during daylight hours or under
very good artificial light.
8. Do NOT mow in slippery conditions ,
keep a firm grip on the handle bars,
NEVER RUN.
9. The safety shield over the grass
discharge must always be bolted in
place and in the down position unless
the grass catcher back plate is
completely installed.
10. Do NOT leave the operator position
unless the engine has been killed and
blades have stopped.
11. If a solid object has been hit by the
blades, stop the machine and check for
damage. Repair or replace damaged/
broken part(s) prior to restarting the
engine.
12. Do NOT allow anyone to stand or walk
on the grass discharge side of the
mower when the mower is in operation.
13. Do NOT mow close to drop-offs, deep
ditches or other hazards. Mow hillsides
very carefully by mowing across the face
of slopes, not up or down. Do NOT
mow on steep slopes.
14. To avoid burns, DO NOT TOUCH the
engine or muffler immediately after
operation.

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Assembly Instructions
Fig. 1
upper handle into position. (Remember
that there are 3 – height settings for the
handle for operator comfort.) Route the
wiring harness along the handle,
plugging it into the blade control switch,
using the screws to attach the harness to
the Operator Presence Control switch.
There is not a specific color for hooking
up the harness.
SPECIFICATIONS
Belt Tension Guide
Belt
Engine to Deck
Transmission Belt
Right Blade Drive Belt
Wheel Drive
Inch Deflection
1/2”
1/2”
1/2”
(48”,52”, And 60” only)
1/2”
How to Adjust
Turnbuckle at Idler
Sliding Idler
Threaded Rod to Idler
Self-Adjusting
1. Remove inner parts box and handle from
crate. Remove outside frame work so
that the mower is setting on the pallet.
2. On a 36" mower, use 3 – 5/16" X 1 3/4"
bolts and 3 – 5/16" whizlocks and bolt the
bumper into place. (On the 48" there are
4 - bumper bolts required.)The whizlocks
should go to the inside of the deck.
When assembling a 48" mower, make
sure that the bumper is flush with the
deck on both ends of the bumper.
3. Using 6 – 3/8" X 1" bolts (3 – used for
each caster) and 6 – 3/8" whizlock nuts,
bolt the casters into place. Position
whizlock nuts to the inside of the deck.
4. Using 2 – 5/16" X 1" bolts with 2 – 5/16"
flat washers and 2 – 15/16" nyloc nuts,
take the shifter lever with grip and bolt
onto the top side of the shifter bracket on
the transmission. Place the 5/16" flat
washers on the slotted hole side of the
shifter bracket under the 5/16" nut.
Position the shift lever so that it slides
freely along the top side of the shifter
plate but still hits the stop for reverse.
5. Mount the gas tank using the 2 – nylon
hold down straps, pulling tension on the
buckles until secure. Attach the quick
coupler, on the end of the fuel line, to the
bottom of the tank. (See Fig. 1)
6. Using the remaining 4 - 3/8" X 1" bolts
and the 4 – 3/8" nyloc nuts, bolt the

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Assembly Instructions
NeutralNeutral
LockLock
ParkPark
PositionPosition
Drive-RodDrive-Rod
1/4" - 3/8"1/4" - 3/8"
Fig. 2
7. Using drive rods provided, turn them into
the 5/16" swivel located in the left and
right hand idler engagement bracket.
Adjust the rods so that there is
approximately 1/4" to 3/8" between the
rod and the bottom of the thumb latch.
Rods should be locked in place by using
4 – hair pin cotters and by placing a 5/
16" flat washer to be inside of the drive
handle between the drive lever and hair
pin cotter. (See fig.2)
8. With the thumb latches locked in the
neutral position, adjust the brake swivel
until you feel a slight resistance when
hooking it back to the idler assembly.
Remember with thumb locks in the
neutral position, you should be able to
free wheel the machine. When the
thumb locks are rotated all the way to the
lock position, the brake should lock the
wheel. At this time, you may also hook
up the blade engagement rod, adjusting
the length of the rod so the bell crank will
not bottom out in the slot.
9. At this point, oil and fuel engine. Make
sure that the air pressures in the rear
tires are equal at (12 psi). Adjust the
front tire pressures to (20 psi). Your
mower is now ready for use.
Final Check / Adjustment
1. Adjust the brake control rod to obtain
“free wheeling” with the drive levers in
the neutral position and positive braking
when the drive levers are squeezed close
to the handle grips. Shorten the effective
length of the brake rod to increase
braking.
2. Check air pressure in drive wheels (12
psi) and caster wheels (20psi). This is
critical for appropriate mower tracking.
3. Check for proper belt tension (see belt
tension guide).
Keep a 1/8" to 1/4" clearance between
belt guides and belts. Be sure the drive
control rod is properly adjusted in the
thumb latch. (See Fig 2.)
3. After a 10 hour “Break-In” period go
through steps 1 thru 3.
4. Proper adjustments must be maintained
to insure safe, trouble free, long life
operation of the mower. After completing
the foregoing instructions and
recommended procedures you are ready
to put the mower into operation.
 CAUTION:
Excessive belt tension may cause damage!!

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Before Operating
Know your machine top to bottom.
Make certain all safety standards and
instructions have been fully read and
understood.
Be acquainted with all “SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” in this manual – to
start.
1. Fill the fuel tank and open the fuel valve.
2. Shift the transmission to neutral.
3. Blades engagement lever must be in the
“Off” position or back.
4. Thumb latches need to be in the “Neutral
Lock” position.
5. Choke the engine as required and start.
6. After engine is running, push blade
engagement lever forward to engage
blades.
7. Shift the transmission to the desired gear
(1 thru 4) for mowing, 5th gear is for
transport only.
8. Squeeze the control levers and push
forward on the thumb latches to unlock
the levers. Slowly release control levers
to engage the drive wheels.
9. In a normal mode the mower will travel in
a straight line. To turn; squeeze the drive
lever on the side in which you want to
turn.
10. To STOP forward motion, squeeze both
drive levers, lock thumb latches and shift
the transmission to neutral.
11. This unit is equipped with “Operator
Presence Controls” on the upper handle.
When the operator leaves the operator
position removing both hands from the
“Operator Presence Control” levers it will
cause the engine to shutdown.
THIS FEATURE IS FOR YOUR SAFETY!
 WARNING:
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PREVIOUS
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
SEVERE BODILYINJURY OR
MECHANICAL FAILURE.
 CAUTION:
Machine must be at a full “STOP” before
shifting from forward to reverse or from
reverse to forward. Failure to do so may
result in personal injury and/or damage
to the transmission.

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HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
REARDECK MOUNT IN HIGHEST POSITION
(5) spacers on top of caster arm = 1 7/8" to 3 1/8"
(4) spacers on top of caster arm = 2 1/8" to 3 3/8"
(3) spacers on top of caster arm = 2 1/2" to 3 3/4"
(2) spacers on top of caster arm = 2 5/8" to 3 7/8"
(1) spacer on top of caster arm = 2 7/8" to 4 1/8"
All spacers under caster arm = 3 1/4" to 1 1/2"
REAR DECK MOUNT IN LOWEST POSITION
(5) spacers on top of caster arm = 1 1/2" to 2 3/4"
(4) spacers on top of caster arm = 1 3/4" to 3"
(3) spacers on top of caster arm = 2" to 3 1/4"
(2) spacers on top of caster arm= 2 3/8" to 3 3/8"
(1) spacer on top of caster arm = 2 5/8" to 3 7/8"
All spacers under caster arm = 2 7/8" to 4 1/8"
NOTE: Use 1/4" blade spacers to achieve cutting height between the above measurements.
Caster Arm
Caster Arm
Caster Arm
Caster Arm
Spacers
Spacers
Caster Assy
Caster Assy
Blade Spacers
Blade Spacers
Highest
Highest
Rear Deck
Rear Deck
Mount Position
Mount Position
Lowest
Lowest
Fig. 4
LUBRICATION
(Units Prior to Serial Number 33333)
Grease Daily:
Idler Arm
Caster Wheels and Caster Pivots
Drive Wheels
Grease Every 100 Hours:
Bell Crank Pivot Bearing
Grease Every 250 Hours:
Cutter Housing Bearings
LUBRICATION / MAINTENANCE
The following recommendations should be used to ensure proper and safe operation of the
mower.
 CAUTION:
When greasing Cutter Housing, grease
each one with TWO PUMPS ONLY.
Excessive greasing can force seals out
causing premature bearing failure.

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LUBRICATION
(Units After Serial Number 33333)
Grease Daily:
Idler Arm
Caster Wheels and Caster Pivots
Drive Wheels
Grease Every 100 Hours:
Bell Crank Pivot Bearing
LUBRICATION / MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
The Peerless Transmission is “LIFETIME
LUBRICATED”. If service is required,
contact an authorized Peerless Dealer or
Repair Center.
MAINTENANCE
1. Engine: For complete maintenance and
operating information for your engine,
please refer to your engine operating and
maintenance manual provided by the
engine manufacturer.
2. Belts: The drive and deck belts should
be checked and adjusted after the first
10 hours of use and then every 50 hours
from that point on.
3. Tires: Correct tire pressure is essential
for efficient operation of the mower.
4. Check tire air pressure periodically.
Inflate tires to the pressures listed:
Drive Wheels = 12 psi
Caster Wheels = 20 psi
5. Mower Blades: Check sharpness of
mower blades after every 10 hours of
operation.
To sharpen blades proceed as follows:
•Block the front end of the mower up or
run front end up on ramps
•Remove blade by turning bolt counter
clockwise.
•Sharpen blade with a hand file, 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.
•Reinstall blades.
6. BATTERY:
See battery manufacturer’s instructions
for proper maintenance of battery.
 CAUTION:
DO NOT ADJUST OR CHANGE ATTACHMENTS
UNLESS SPARK PLUG WIRE HAS BEEN
DISCONNECTED AND THE ENGINE HAS
STOPPED.
 WARNING:
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:
THE BATTERY CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID.
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES OR
CLOTHING. ANTIDOTE: INTERNAL – DRINK
LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER OR MILK.
FOLLOW WITH MILK OF MAGNESIA,
BEATEN EGG OR VEGETABLE OIL. CALLA
PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. EYES AND SKIN
– FLUSH WITH WATER AND GET PROMPT
MEDICALATTENTION.
BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES,
KEEP SPARKS, FLAMES AND SMOKING
MATERIALS AWAY. VENTILATE WHEN
CHARGING IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE.
WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN WORKING
NEAR BATTERIES.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
New Blade
25 Degrees When Notch Starts
Discard Blade Dangerous!

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SAFETY DECALS
In order to promote safe operation, Encore Mfg. Co., Inc. supplies safety decals on all
products manufactured. Because damage can occur to safety decals through shipment, use
or reconditioning, Encore will, upon request, provide safety decals for any of our products in
the field at No Charge. Contact your authorized Encore dealer for more information.
363038
363023
363001
363233

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RED /BLACK STP. 18 GA.
RED /BLACK STP. 18 GA.
YELLOW 16 GA.
YELLOW 16 GA.
TO BATT.
TO BATT.
GROUND
GROUND
TO BATT.
TO BATT.
POS.
POS.
ENGINE KILL
ENGINE KILL
BLACK 16 GA.
BLACK 16 GA.
BLACK 16 GA.
BLACK 16 GA.
BROWN 18 GA.
BROWN 18 GA.
RED 12 GA.
RED 12 GA.
RED 12 GA.
RED 12 GA.
RED 14 GA.
RED 14 GA.
ORANGE 18 GA.
ORANGE 18 GA.
ENGINE FUEL
ENGINE FUEL
SOLENOID
SOLENOID
ENGINE
ENGINE
CHARGING
CHARGING
ORANGE / WHITE 18 GA.
ORANGE / WHITE 18 GA.
20 AMP FUSE
20 AMP FUSE
FUSE BLOCK
FUSE BLOCK
BROWN 18 GA.
BROWN 18 GA.
N/C
N/C
ORANGE 12 GA.
ORANGE 12 GA.
WIRE JUNCTION
WIRE JUNCTION
MODULE
MODULE
CONN.
CONN.
423030
423030
423017
423017
STARTER RELAY
STARTER RELAY
RED /BLACK STP. 18 GA.
RED /BLACK STP. 18 GA.
YELLOW 18 GA.
YELLOW 18 GA.
WHITE 16 GA.
WHITE 16 GA.
OPC
OPC
SWITCH
SWITCH
363208
363208
N/O
N/O
363164
363164
BLADE
BLADE
SWITCH
SWITCH
363164
363164
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
SWITCH HYDRO
SWITCH HYDRO
BLACK / WHITE 18 GA.
BLACK / WHITE 18 GA.
GREEN 18 GA.
GREEN 18 GA.
N/O
N/O
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
SWITCH
SWITCH
363207
363207
423027
423027
IGNITION SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH
ENCORE PART #: 363344
ENCORE PART #: 363344
WIRE HARNESS FOR 32B100E ; 12 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 32B100E ; 12 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 36B100E ; 12 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 36B100E ; 12 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 48B300E ; 16 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 48B300E ; 16 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 52B300E ; 16 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 52B300E ; 16 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 60B300E ; 16 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 60B300E ; 16 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 60B400E ; 18 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 60B400E ; 18 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 48B350EWT ; 16 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 48B350EWT ; 16 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 48B450EWT ; 18 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 48B450EWT ; 18 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 52B350E ; 16 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 52B350E ; 16 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 52B450E ; 18 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 52B450E ; 18 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 60B350E ; 16 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 60B350E ; 16 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 60B450E ; 18 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR 60B450E ; 18 HP BRIGGS
WIRE H
WIRE H
ARNESS FOR WB32B12ES; 12 HP BRIGGS
ARNESS FOR WB32B12ES; 12 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR WB36B12ES; 12 HP BRIGGS
WIRE HARNESS FOR WB36B12ES; 12 HP BRIGGS

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363208
363208
OPC SWITCH
OPC SWITCH
TO ENGINE KILL
TO ENGINE KILL
N/O
N/O
N/O
N/O
603060
603060
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
KEY SWITCH
KEY SWITCH
363164
363164
BLADE
BLADE
SWITCH
SWITCH
18 GA YELLOW
18 GA YELLOW
E
E
D
D
C
C
A
A
F
F
B
B
TO ENGINE GND.
TO ENGINE GND.
18 GA BLACK
18 GA BLACK
18 GA WHITE
18 GA WHITE
363207
363207
TRANS.NEUTRAL
TRANS.NEUTRAL
SWITCH
SWITCH
18 GA VIOLET
18 GA VIOLET
18 GA YELLOW
18 GA YELLOW
18 GA RED
18 GA RED
REAR VIEW OF SAFETY
REAR VIEW OF SAFETY
MODULE CONN.
MODULE CONN.
363372
363372
N/C
N/C
18 GA GREEN
18 GA GREEN
18 GA BROWN
18 GA BROWN
ENCORE PART #: 363371
ENCORE PART #: 363371
WIRE HARNESS FOR 48K400 ; 17 HP KAWASAKI
WIRE HARNESS FOR 48K400 ; 17 HP KAWASAKI
WIRE HARNESS FOR 52K400 ; 17 HP KAWASAKI
WIRE HARNESS FOR 52K400 ; 17 HP KAWASAKI
WIRE HARNESS FOR 60K400 ; 17 HP KAWASAKI
WIRE HARNESS FOR 60K400 ; 17 HP KAWASAKI
WIRE HARNESS FOR WB32K13; 13 HP KAWASAKI
WIRE HARNESS FOR WB32K13; 13 HP KAWASAKI
WIRE HARNESS FOR WB36K13; 13 HP KAWASAKI
WIRE HARNESS FOR WB36K13; 13 HP KAWASAKI
WIRE HARNESS FOR WB36K15; 15 HP KAWASAKI
WIRE HARNESS FOR WB36K15; 15 HP KAWASAKI
WIRE HARNESS FOR WB48K15; 15 HP KAWASAKI
WIRE HARNESS FOR WB48K15; 15 HP KAWASAKI
WIRE HARNESS FOR WB48K17; 17 HP KAWASAKI
WIRE HARNESS FOR WB48K17; 17 HP KAWASAKI
NOTE CHANGES AT CONN .red wire was at A slot
NOTE CHANGES AT CONN .red wire was at A slot
Yellow wire was at D slot
Yellow wire was at D slot
brown wire was at B slot
brown wire was at B slot
black wire was at F slot
black wire was at F slot
green wire was at E slot
green wire was at E slot
12-9-98 dlm
12-9-98 dlm
NOTE CHANGES AT CONN .red wire was at B slot
NOTE CHANGES AT CONN .red wire was at B slot
black wire was at E slot
black wire was at E slot
1-21-99 dlm
1-21-99 dlm