Swisher T1260 User's Manual
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1. OWNER S MANUAL STARTING SERIAL 99 307001 MODEL NO 11260 11360 60 UNIVERSAL TRAILMOWER A IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before Assembly operating this O eration equipment p Service and Adjustment SENUR ARS Repair Parts P O BOX 67 WARRENSBURG MISSOURI 64093 PHONE 660 747 8183 FAX 660 747 8650 aE ee Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 USA ONT60 LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is This product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser We will repair or replace at our discretion parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship This warranty 15 subject to the following limitations and exclusions 1 Engine Warranty 2 Commercial Use 3 Limitations 4 Exclusions All engines utilized on our products have a separate warranty extended to them by the individual engine manufacturer Any engine service difficulty 15 the responsibility of the engine manufacturer and in no way 1s Swisher Mower Co Inc or its agents responsible for the engine warranty The Briggs amp Stratton Engine Service Hot Line is 1 800 233 3723 The Tecumseh Engine Service Hot Line 15 800 558 5402 The warranty period for this product used for commercial or rental 1s limited t2. Fuel Line Part 6031TK NB 136 NB 181 CH5S F4157W 6155RN NB120 OD11 H7N T2PB OD41 6599 H7K NB276 6155LN NB120 6102T 6102NC 6102NTK AS119 AS120 6FLC AS140 11 Figure 05 Item 8 11 12 13 12 02 Description Height Adjust Assembly Eye Bolt Stabilizer Arm Plastic Bushing Ruler Decal Knob 5 16 Pal Nut Engine Plate Front Caster Assembly Tire Wheel Bearing Bolt Nut Spacer Exterior Washer Caster Fork Caster Nut Washer Throttle Plate Engage Lever Swisher Decal Part H7N 6599 6696 T2PB OD41 H7K NB276 6155NFC 6774C F4157W NB624 NB595 663L NB178 665C NB122 NB195 6155THC 6720C OD99116 ll 12 Item 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 16 Description Clutch Idler Rod Spring Idler Rod Spring Idler Pulley Clutch Idler Arm Idler Bracket Throttle Decal Blade Driver Center Blade Driver Right KEY 19 25 SWITCH 20 24 FRONT Figure 06 Part Item Description 3123TK 682S 22 Blade Driver Left 6704TK 682S 23 Deck 527 24 Warning Serious Injury Decal 6709TK 25 5 MPH Decal 6681TK 26 Caution Deflector Decal OD58 2f 60 Decal 9084 28 Danger Triangle Decal 9085 29 Danger Decal Blade Driver Update Position Replaces Center 9084 Blade Driver Assembly 6769 Blade Driver Assembly and 9002 Shaft Right 9085 Blade Driver Assembly 19059 Blade Driver Assembly and 9000 Shaft Left 9086 Blade Driver Assembly 19059 Blade Driver Assembly and 9001 Shaft LEFT Par
3. Graduated scales are for reference only not the actual cutter height Place crank handle in a retracted position to maintain height adjustment STARTING TO MOW Adjust the cutting height Double check vehicle to mower attachment Start mower engine properly Slowly activate the blade engage lever 681N by rotating it forward and left until the lever locks into place Carefully mount tow vehicle and start mowing slowly STOPPING THE MOWING SESSION Pull safety tether to shut toggle switch OFF If the engine fails to stop or if the safety tether has become inoperable then use Alternative Stopping Method ALTERNATIVE STOPPING METHOD e Bring vehicle to complete stop shut off engine and set parking brake e Disengage blade engage lever 681N e Manually shut toggle and key switches to their OFF positions e Always remember to remove keys to avoid irresponsible usage TRANSPORTING MOWER e Stop mower properly e Place mower deck in its highest position e If transporting unattached from tow vehicle then remove spark plug wire and place where it cannot contact the spark plug SUGGESTED MOWING PRACTICES e Operate mower engine at full throttle to assure the best cutting performance and maximum material discharge e Allow wet grass to dry Clumps of wet grass will collect under the mowing deck e Mowing should be started with tow vehicle in low gear and increased only as safe mowing conditions permit This speed shou
4. and blades are disengaged Check spark plug wire oil and fuel Check all electrical connections See Schematics Make sure toggle switch 1s turned ON and the red tether 1s properly attached Set engine idle to CHOKE position With feet clear of mower deck turn key switch to the START position 1f unit is equipped with 12 volt system release when engine begins to run For units NOT equipped with electric start turn key to ON position and pull starter Rope until engine starts Set engine idle at desired RPM BREAKING IN YOUR MOWER Set vehicle parking brake or chock wheels to prevent accidental rolling Start engine properly Slowly engage blade control In a safe environment 1 e no children allow blades to rotate and engine to idle for 5 minutes This breaks in the belts and the engine Stop mower properly CAUTION SHUT OFF MOWER ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE MOWER MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Adjust while mower is not running The cutting range 1s approximately 1 5 to 4 5 The height has been measured from the ground to the blade tip without the engine running Rotate height adjust crank handles H7N in a clockwise direction to lift the mower deck A counter clockwise direction 15 used to lower the mower deck Make sure the height adjustment 1s the same at side crank handles For best results see SUGGESTED PRACTICE section
5. l Lay out parts according to the diagram 2 Insert part 661A into part 662 and pin with the hitch pin H11 3 Insert part 661 into part 661A Choose from the 3 holes to set the desired hitch length Pin with a hitch pin 4 Part 662 slides into the front tube of the frame Again choose from the 3 holes to arrange desired offset Pin with a hitch pin H11 5 Eliminate step 3 for hitching from the center bracket Only one method can be used at a time A gac Oe S he 662 Zee ght hr a cU OFFSET TOWING Me E WALL ATV or Utility POSITION E A sQ 8 Vehicle Attachment an db MEL or e gt Instructions A de kai A Existing Rear Hitch Bent Pin Hair Pin and Receiver supplied by others Jm CENTER TOWING gU POSITION OPERATING YOUR TRAILMOWER The operation of any mower can produce foreign objects to be thrown into the eyes resulting In severe eye damage Always wear certified safety glasses or wide vision safety goggles over spectacles before staring any cutting machine and while operating such a machine The operation of any cutter produces sound waves that are damaging to the human ear Ear protection 1s recommended CAUTION Tragic accidents can occur if the operator 15 not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them INTENDED USE This TrailMower 15
6. serious injury or death e Read the manual Learn to operate this machine safely e Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place the wire where it cannot contact the spark plug to prevent accidental starting the engine when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs e Keep all shields and guards in place e Understand the speed steering and stability of this machine Know the positions and operations of all controls before you operate this machine Check all of the controls in a safe area before starting to work with this machine e Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with these instructions to operate this machine Never allow children to operate this machine e Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc that can be picked up and thrown by the blade e Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point at anyone Stop the machine if anyone enters the mowing area Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children under the watchful care of another responsible adult e No riders e Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Do not mow in reverse Always look down and behind before and while backing e Turn off the blades when not mowing Before leaving the machine
7. E THE MOWER MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this Trailmower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain unit as instructed In this manual some adjustments will need to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly All adjustments in this manual should be checked at least once each season BEFORE EACH USE e Check engine oil level on a level surface Check twice to insure an accurate reading e Check condition of air filter clean and replace as necessary e Check blade operation keep blades in good condition e Check for loose fasteners and tighten them as needed AFTER EACH USE e Keep blades sharp Remove fresh grass clippings with garden hose Grass clippings can harden to the underside should be scraped out with a putty knife Keep fluids at proper levels Cover unit to prevent rain or other debris build up Definitely cover the engine BEFORE AND OR AFTER EACH SEASON e Replace the spark plug e Clean or replace the air filter e Anew spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer e Check blades and belts for wear Replace as necessary STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION Do not store engine indoors or other poorly ventilated area Keep engine away from gas appliances where fumes could contact open flame pilot lights or sparks If engine i
8. LE SHUT OFF SWITCH E F3 BROWN RED HONDA WIRING SCHEMATIC MOTOR RECTIFIER s KEY SOLENOID JUMPER SWITCH BLACK BLACK WHITE SRTIPE BROWN RED TOGGLE SWITCH POSITIVE BATTERY BATTERY CABLE ATTACH RED TETHER HERE i a NEGATIVE 17 BAITERY CABLE Items Not Shown Item Wiring Harness Briggs Wiring Harness Tecumseh Wiring Harness Honda oolenoid Frame Caster Bearings Key Switch Battery Cable Red Battery Cable Black Engine Belt Blade Driver Belts Part WHN60B WHN60T W HN60H 9043 B98 KS12 BCSR BCS 644 66LR2 NOTES SWISHER 60 UNIVERSAL TRAILMOWER OWNER S MANUAL HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS MODEL NO Each mower has its own model number Each engine has its own model number The model number for the mower will be T 1 2 6 0 found the right hand side the frame above the right wheel The model number for the engine will be found on the top of the blower fan housing T 1 3 6 0 All mower parts listed herein may be ordered directly from Swisher Mower amp Machine Co Inc or your nearest Swisher dealer T 1 4 60 All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the engine supplied with your mower WHEN ORDERING PARTS PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING INORMATION AVAILABLE PRODUCT T 60 TRAILMOWER SERIAL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER TYPE PART NUMBER PA
9. RT DESCRIPTION TELEPHONE 1 800 222 8183 FAX 1 660 747 8650 SWISHER MOWER amp MACHINE CO INC P O BOX 67 WARRENSBURG MO 64093 SWISHER MOWER amp MACHINE CO INC PRINTED IN U S A
10. designed to produce a quality finish cut on lawns golf courses etc It is not designed to clear brush or cut saplings Your TrailMower should be towed behind an ATV a golf cart lawn tractor or similar approved vehicle It is not meant for speeds exceeding 5 MPH ATTACHING TRAILMOWER TO TOW VEHICLE Place mower behind vehicle and back vehicle up to desired attaching position e When offsetting TrailMower do so to side opposite the discharge of the tow vehicle e Bolt swivel hitch H10 to vehicle tow receiver e Attach tow hitch 661 to the swivel hitch with hitch pin H11 Make certain hitch pin goes completely through each piece and 1s clipped to prevent accidental separation e Attach red safety tether H9C to both the towing vehicle and to the TrailMower toggle switch 685SP located on the throttle housing 6155 Its purpose is to manually stop mower engine or to stop mower engine in case the two machines become separated e tis extremely important the safety tether is secured properly to both the toggle switch and the towing vehicle STARTING THE ENGINE See engine manufacturer s instructions for the type and amount of oil and fuel used TrailMowers with electric start engines will need a battery sold separately Swisher recommends using a standard U 1 R lawn amp garden battery e Engine must be level to accurately check and fill oil Do not overfill Make sure the tow vehicle parking brake 1s set mower 1s level
11. ld not exceed 5 MPH e The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2 5 during the cool season and to over 3 during the hot months e Fora healthier lawn and better aesthetics your lawn should be mowed often and after moderate growth e When cutting high or dense grass areas go slowly Some areas may need to be mowed twice The second cut should be at 90 degrees to the first 1f possible e Mowing thick or high grass Raise rear height crank handle to 5 75 above the other two handles e Creating a manicured lawn Lower rear height crank handle to 25 5 below front of deck This allows grass blades to be cut twice It also continually cuts clippings to produce a mulching effect GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING e mower is not cutting level o Level deck making sure the side crank handles are equal o Check air pressure of all tires make sure they are equal about 15 18 psi o Examine blades for damage while mower engine Is not running e The engine will not start o Disengage blades turn toggle switch to ON position check battery and all other electrical connections and inspect spark plug and wire o Check for fuel in the engine e Engine runs poorly o Seeengine manual o Check throttle adjuster o Replace fuel clean fuel filter and fuel line MOWER NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE AN ADJUSTMENT THAT YOU ARE NOT SURE IS CORRECT DOING SO CAN CAUSE OTHER PROBLEMS IF PROBLEMS PERSIST HAVE QUALIFIED MECHANIC SERVIC
12. o ninety 90 days from the date of original purchase This warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted and operated in accordance with the instructions contained within this manual This warranty does not apply to any product of Swisher Mower Co Inc that has been subject to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation shipping damage or to normal wear of the product Excluded from this warranty are normal wear normal adjustments and normal maintenance In the event you have a claim under this warranty you must return the product to an authorized service dealer All transportation charges damage or loss incurred during transportation of parts submitted for replacement or repair under this warranty shall be borne by the purchaser Should you have any questions concerning this warranty please contact us toll free at 1 800 222 8183 The model number serial number date of purchase and the name of the authorized Swisher dealer from whom you purchased the mower will be needed before any warranty claim can be processed SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual When you see this symbol carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury Read this manual completely This machine can amputate hands feet and throw objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in
13. round Mever carry children or others as passengers Keep safety devices such as guards and deflectors in place and Hamo that could be thrown by the blade OD43 Flying Debris Decal Know safe operating instructions before starting engine CAUTION OD45 Warning Decal OD55 Danger Decal nO HOT EXCEED 5 MPH KEEP PEOPLE CLEAR OF AREA WHEN MOWING USE CHUTE GUARD COVER OR COMPLETE GRASS CATCHER WHEN MOWING DEBRIS MAY CAUSE INJURY DD43 OD33 Speed Decal UNSTABLE SURFAGE OD11 No step Decal OD29 Danger Decal A DANGER e a Essi Ch Fai REQUIRED ASSEMBLY FRONT WHEEL CASTER ASSEMBLY 1 Remove single nut and washers from caster shaft Place one washer on the shaft of the caster wheel sub assembly Slide same shaft through the bearing frame with wheel towards the ground Place the other washer on the shaft it should be resting on the top bearing Thread nyloc jam nut onto shaft Tighten nut snuggly making sure shaft threads enter the nyloc of the nut Over tightening of this nut will bind caster 7 Repeat process for other front side pu P REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY 1 Remove cotter pin from axle 2 Slide washer NB149 if necessary and wheel valve stem out onto axle and replace cotter pin 3 Bend cotter pin so it will not fall out 4 Repeat process for other wheel OFFSET amp CENTER TOW HITCH BAR ASSEMBLY
14. s to be stored for 30 or more days prepare unit as follows e Drain fuel outside into an approved container e Start engine properly and run until unit 15 out of fuel e Let engine cool e Remove remaining gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming within the engine Gum deposits can cause malfunction in the engine e Store mower with blades disengaged to prevent belts from being permanently stretched BLADE CARE AND SERVICE For best results cutter blades must be kept sharp The blades can be sharpened with a few strokes of a file or grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen blades while they are on the cutter Disconnect spark plug wire before servicing unit Important Replace blades that have been damaged or deeply nicked Important Check blade and spindle hardware on a regular basis to make sure nuts are tight Only a qualified mechanic should be used for any adjustments disassembly or other kind of repairs NB126 664N Figure 01 HIOTK Figure03 1 NB136 N 6031TK steel chute replaces plastic chute Figure 04 Mm SERIAL NUMBER 01 Item 10 09 Description Grass Chute Bolt Nut Spring Tire Wheel Bearing Right Belt Guard Acorn Nut No Step Decal Height Adjust Assembly Plastic Bushing Ruler Decal Eye Bolt Knob 5 16 Pal Nut Left Belt Guard Acorn Nut Gas Tank Gas Cap Gas Tank Mount Rubber Bushing Fuel Shutoff Valve Fuel Line Hose Clamp
15. t 9086 6725C OD45 OD33 OD43 OD99128 OD55 OD29 UJI H E 3 3 Figure 07 Item Description Part 30 Blade 3 9004 31 Anti Scalp Roller AS001 32 Rear Axle 664N MIDDLE CENTER BOTTOM CENTER BLADE DRIVER er BLADE DRIVER PULLEY BELT 66L PULLEY BELT 66LR2 LEFT RIGHT TOP CENTER BLADE ENGINE PULLEY BELT 644 DRIVER PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY BELT CONFIGURATION 13 68995 11 699 E NB452N Briggs amp Honda K i NB238N Tecumseh Not Shown OIL DRAIN VALVE CAP AS122 AS123 ENGINE PULLEY ASSEMBLY 14 BLADE DRIVER ASSEMBLIES EFFECTIVE AFTER SERIAL L199307001 6114 9091TK re enforcement will vary from what 1s BOSS 79 shown 9075 shaft replaces RIGHT both the 9002 shaft amp 9010 spacer E NB179 n NB216 9004 NB607 m 8N 9077 shaft replaces both the 9000 shaft and the 9010 CENTER inen B B99TK 15 LEFT lt gt NBI75 d 5155 i EN 6104RS 9078 shaft replaces both the 9001 shaft and the 9010 spacer is NB607 Sy NB238N 16 ELECTRICSTART WIRING SCHEMATIC 13 HP ENGINE amp STARTER BATTERY C e THICK RED BLACK N 7 SOLENOID BLACK PLASTIC CLIPS GREEN S oe w ORANGE 3 dus BROWN RED YA IGNITION SWITCH FLEKIBLE BLACK TUBING GREEN TOGG
16. turn off the blades and stop the engine e Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways e Do notoperate the mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner or if the mower vibrates excessively Excessive vibration is an indication of damage Repair mower as necessary e Dress properly Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing e Do notoperate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs e Do notoperate on slopes greater than 15 degrees e Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly e Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting e Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running e Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blades or wear gloves and use extra caution w hen servicing them SAFETY DECALS Replace decals immediately if damaged Order by part number from Swisher Mowers AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FLYING DEBRIS EYE INJURY ANDIOR CUTS POSSIBLE Read and follow owner s manual Keep hands and feet away from discharge area and blades Avoid sudden turns sudden changes in direction sudden changes in speed Go up and down slopes not across Ift machine stops going uphill stop blade and back slowly down Look down and behind before and while moving backwards Do not operate when children or others are a
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