Kimbers Inc
Encore MFG

Encore Manufacturing Z-Series Zero-Turn Mowers

Specifications

 

34K15Z

34B18Z

42K17Z

42B18Z

Engine

15HP Kaw

18HP B&S

17 Kaw

18HP B&S

Engine 15 HP Kawasaki 18HP Briggs & Stratton 17 HP Kawasaki 18HP Briggs & Stratton
Model# FH430V Model 31 FH541V Model 31 ELS
Displacement 431 cc (26.3 in3) 501 cc (30.59 in3) 585 cc (35.6 in3) 501 cc (30.59 in3)
Cylinders Two w/ cast iron cylinder liners One w/ cast iron cylinder liner Two w/ cast iron cylinder liners One w/ cast iron cylinder liner
Crankcase Cap. 1.8 U.S. Qt. (1.7 L) 1.5 U.S. Qt (1.4L) 1.8 U.S. Qt. (1.7 L) 1.5 U.S. Qt (1.4L)
Bore 2.56 in. (65mm) 3.56 in (90.6mm) 2.91 in. (74mm) 3.56 in (90.6mm)
Stroke 2.56 in. (65 mm) 3.06 in (77.78mm) 2.68 in. (68 mm) 3.06 in (77.78mm)
Speed, Fast 3600 RPM 3600 RPM 3600 RPM 3600 RPM
Operating Range 3250-3600 RPM 3250-3600 RPM 3250-3600 RPM 3250-3600 RPM
Valving OHV OHV OHV OHV
Oil Filter Full Flow Replaceable Full Flow Replaceable
Full Flow Replaceable
Full Flow Replaceable
Lubrication Full Pressure Full Pressure Full Pressure Full Pressure
Cooling Air Air Air Air
Air Cleaner Heavy-Duty KAI System Two-stage / Washable Heavy-Duty KAI System Two-stage / Washable

Deck

34" Deck

42" Deck

Deck #10 ga. (.130) Fabricated w/ fully welded seams
Deck Plate #7 ga. (.180), placed to assure blade alignment and reduce vibration which maintains even cut
Side Skirts #10 ga. (.130)
Paint Powder Coated for extended color and gloss
Overall Width  35" (41.5" w/ chute) 42.375" (52.875" w/ chute)
Cutting Height 1" - 4" w/ foot pedal lift 1 - 4.5" w/ foot pedal lift
Pulleys #7 ga. Split steel w/ double hex hub
Spindles Maintenance free, cast aluminum, large sealed precision ball bearings
Deck Drive Electric Clutch w/ direct belt drive

Blades

34 " Deck

42" Deck

Length & # of Blades 14" X 1 & 20" X 1 high lift blades 14" X 3 high lift blades
Blade Tip Speed 19,000 ft. min.
Blade Width 2.5"
Blade Thickness 0.203

Drive

34 " Deck

42" Deck

Hydro Pumps/Wheel Motors Sealed Hydrostatic Drive (IZT Hydro-Gear) 2-Hydro-Gear pumps, belt driven, 2-Parker Torqmotors w/ 1" tapered shaft
Forward Travel Speed 0 - 8 mph in forward and reverse 0 - 9 MPH in forward and reverse
Steering Zero turning radius, dual (twin) adjustable hand lever controls, infinitely variable Zero turning radius, dual (twin) adjustable hand lever controls, infinitely variable, block steering w/ "soft" touch dampeners

Tires/Wheels

34 " Deck

42" Deck

Front Casters 4.1 - 3.5 X 4, 4-ply w/ full length regreasable roller bearings 11 - 4 X 5, 4-ply w/ full length regreasable roller bearings, 3 pcs., 4" rim w/ replaceable axle tube
Drive Wheels 18 X 7.5 - 8 NHS, 4-ply 20 - 10 X 10 pneumatic, 4-ply, optional 21 - 11 X 10, 2-ply knobby tires

Fuel

34 " Deck

42 " Deck

Fuel Type Regular Unleaded Gasoline Regular Unleaded Gasoline
Fuel Tank Cap 3.5 gallons 7 gallons
Fuel Pump Mechanical Mechanical

Brakes

34 " Deck

42 " Deck

Dynamic Braking Twin hand control levers Twin hand control levers
Park Brake Disc-brake activated w/ hand lever NEW Positive locking drum-style shoe brake w/ gentle brake activation w/ hand lever

PTO

Type Electric clutch
Drive Single belt w/ direct belt drive

Electrical

Charge System 16 amp
Battery Voltage 12 Volt - standard
Cold Cranking Amp 235 cca @ 0 degrees F

Dimensions

34 " Deck

42" Deck

Weight - Operating 600 lbs. 750 lbs.
Weight - Shipping 750 lbs. 920 lbs.
Length 66" 69"
Width 35" (41.5" w/ deflector chute) 42.375" (52.875" w/ chute)
Rear Wheel Base (Outside) 33.25" 39"

Warranty

Blade Spindles 2 Years (90 Day Rental)
Hydro Pumps/Wheel Motors 2 Years (90 Day Rental)
Engine 2 Years (90 Day Rental)
Encore Materials & Labor 2 Years (90 Day Rental)
Deck* 10 Years (90 Day Rental)
*The deck is warranted to the original owner ony to be free from defects in materials and workmanship of fabricated steel components for a period of ten years from the original date of purchase.