Swisher LV5537S User's Manual
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1. BLOWER ASSEWBLY 50 0 5 8 XR PIN 8 8 SPRING FORTDLER ARM 8888 30 576 18 14 SERRATED FLANGE 23 56 18 SERRATED FLANGE 0 6 9804 56 S T Key Stock WIRING HARNESS PLATE SWITCHMOUNTING se 1 2 11 1 2 3 4 5 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 SWISHER LAWN VACUUM OWNER S MANUAL HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Each Lawn Vacuum has its own serial number Each engine has its own serial number The serial number for the Lawn Vacuum will be found on the left hand side of the motorbase The serial number for the engine will be found on the top of the blower fan housing All Lawn Vacuum parts listed herein may be ordered directly MODEL NO from Swisher Mower amp Machine Co Inc your nearest Swisher dealer or from our website www swisherinc com LVS5 53 7 All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the engine supplied with your mower LV55378S2. WHEN ORDERING PARTS PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE PRODUCT LAWN VACUUM SERIAL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER TYPE PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION www swisherinc com TELEPHONE 1 800 222 8183 FAX 1 660 747 8650 SWISHER MOWER amp MACHINE INC 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE WARRENSBURG MO 64093 SWISHER MOWER amp MACHINE CO INC
3. AND STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH THE ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY OR AN ATTACHMENT BE AWARE OF CHANGING CONDITIONS ON SLOPES DO NOT OVER FILL CART TWO IN ONE APPLICATION Your Swisher Lawn Vacuum has been designed to perform two capabilities in one product While you are not using your Lawn Vacuum to sweep up leaves and grass clippings the engine assembly fabric cover and upper frame may be disassembled to leave you with a utility trailer Empty all fuel from engine Remove engine assembly and the plastic elbow from tongue and store in a ventilated area Remove bag by un clipping it from the lip of the cart and releasing the Velcro straps from the frame Shake out loose debris fold and store in a dry area Lift the frame out of the cart fold and store with the fabric covering DANGER DO NOT USE THE LAWN VACUUM WITH JUST THE ENGINE AND THE BLOWER TUBE THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS VACUUM MAINTENANCE CAUTION ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS AND OR REPAIRS e Replace the spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season e Keep the air cleaner free of debris Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation then change the oil every 25 hours of operation e Rotate hoses from end to end after every 25 hours of use and rotate each hose Ya turn after every mowing season This keeps debris from building up in one area e Regular cleaning and scheduled maintenan
4. circumvent its design capabilities and capacities could result in serious injury or fatality and WILL VOID THE WARRANTY e Allow only responsible adults who have read this manual to operate this machine Never allow children to operate this machine e Inspect turf for any rocks string toys wire etc that may cause an obstruction and remove them e Identify all in ground objects that will need to be avoided such as sprinkler heads stakes water valves etc e Stop the engine if you pick up a foreign object and after all moving parts have stopped inspect the vacuum for any damage Use the proper boot for your mower deck Only use vacuum for turf collection When crossing gravel areas stop the vacuum and mower blades Only a single operator is to operate the lawn vacuum Keep all others including pets and children a minimum of 20 feet away from your work area e Always disconnect the spark plug wires and place them where they cannot contact the spark plug to prevent accidental starting the engine when setting up transporting adjusting or repairing e Always wear protective gear such as safety goggles protective hearing device e Never wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught by moving parts of the vacuum and pull you into it Keep hair away from moving parts There are rotating blades inside these opening 3 Familiarize yourself with all of the controls in a safe environment before starting to work with this
5. machine Keep hands and feet away from moving parts Only operate vacuum on slopes of 35 grade or less Never operate or allow someone to operate this equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Do not remove top cover or attempt to empty contents or make any adjustments of cart while engine is running Do not use lawn vacuum if any guards hoses adapters boot or any other damage or repairs are needed Vehicle braking and stability are affected by the addition of this equipment Do not fill the lawn vacuum to its full capacity without checking the towing capacities of the tow vehicle SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged Order by part number from Swisher Mower and Machine Co Inc DANGER OD55 TRIANGLE DANGER DECAL STOP THE ENGINE BEFORE UNCLOGGING DISCHARGE CHUTE DO NOT REMOVE THE FABRIC COVER OR EMPTY CONTENTS OF CART WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF DEBRIS OD70142 DANGER STOP ENGINE DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF DEB DECAL RUNNING EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION SHOULD BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHEN OPERATING THE VACUUM OD38 CAUTIONS DECAL Ne 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Remove outside crate and set parts aside Remove small components and identify each piece Raise front hitch using caution to preven
6. CUUM 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 starting any cutting machine and while operating such a machine The operation of any engine produces sound waves that are damaging to the human ear Ear protection is recommended CAUTION Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is 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 The Lawn Vacuum is designed to vacuum grass clippings and leaves from yards It is not intended to vacuum over gravel sand rock etc or any other material that will damage the impeller blades The Lawn Vacuum is not designed to exceed 5 MPH It should be towed by an approved lawn tractor only It is not designed to tow behind our patented Trail Mowers TO START ENGINE See engine manufacturer s recommendations for the type and amount of oil and fuel used e Make sure the tow vehicle parking brake is set and vacuum is level Engine must be level to accurately check and fill oil Do not overfill e Check spark plug wire oil and fuel e Set engine idle to CHOKE position e Grasp pull rope handle and pull out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle Pull the rope with a single fluid motion Let t
7. ce will prolong the life and performance of your Lawn Vacuum e Remove debris as it accumulates paying special attention to the hoses e Replace or repair any damaged or worn parts immediately Check the fabric covering periodically for any tears rips or deterioration Lubrication may be needed to keep the release latch functioning smoothly ATTENTION GRASS CATCHER COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO WEAR DAMAGE AND DETERIORATION WHICH COULD EXPOSE MOVING PARTS OR ALLOW OBJECTS TO BE THROWN FREQUENTLY CHECK COMPONENTS AND REPLACE WITH SWISHER S RECOMMENDED PARTS WHEN NECESSARY STORAGE e Clean the vacuum e Before storing be sure Lawn Vacuum is thoroughly dried especially the fabric covering Mildew can cause the fabric to deteriorate e Remove fuel from the gas tank e Change oil and air filters e Store vacuum in a dry covered area or indoors am lt ONLY A QUALIFIED MECHANIC SHOULD MAKE ANY J ADJUSTMENTS DISASSEMBLY OR OTHER KINDS OF REPAIRS ASSEMBLY DETAIL DETAIL SERVICE PARTS Please have Model and Serial Numbers ready when ordering parts Color cannot be guaranteed upon service parts 2 BG FRAME WELOMENT 5 REAR FRAME SECTION FRONT FRAME SECTION 58 ee A OE Sd 5 0 BAG FRAME 8 AME e
8. ed To create a custom template mark around your discharge opening on a piece of cardboard Tape the template to the face of the boot locating the template approximately 1 2 from the front edge and 4 down from the top Keep as close to the top as possible Mark outline of template onto the face of the boot using a white crayon nail or scribe Drill a starting hole inside the outline and then use a key hole saw or equivalent to cut out the opening Be sure not to cut the hole too big the first time Position the boot over the deck opening and check for fit of cutout If necessary trim cutout Keep the fit as close as possible for best vacuum suction A selection of boot brackets is provided Some bending may be required Drilling of holes into your existing deck may be necessary as well as drilling into the top of the boot ATTENTION WE HAVE MADE EVERY ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE HARDWARE TO MOUNT THE DECK BOOT TO VARIOUS LAWN MOWING MANUFACTURERS DUE TO CONSTANT CHANGES IN DESIGNS OF MOWING DECKS SOME ADAPTATION MAY BE NECESSARY Be careful while lifting not to bend latch ee A Insert tongue and pin Install 4 bolts and nuts Move components off of pallet and identify Bag adapter fits into bag and over blower tube Assemble frame into corner holes Blower tube slides over debris exhaust Figure 3 Figure 5 OPERATING YOUR LAWN VA
9. he rope recoil slowly Repeat instruction 4 or 5 times until engine fires e Once engine is running move CHOKE control to RUN position TO STOP ENGINE e Move the throttle control lever to the OFF position Disconnect spark plug wire from plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended or is being worked on VACUUM AND EMPTY Inspect the Lawn Vacuum to make sure all covers tailgate deck adapter elbow hose adapter and hose are properly attached Check tires for proper inflation Check oil and gas in vacuum and lawn tractor engines Begin operation at low speed adjust forward speed to match grass height and or moisture condition to prevent clogging Should your Lawn Vacuum become clogged shut off tractor and vacuum engines Before attempting to unclog remove spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting To empty cart shut off tractor engine and set brake Shut off Lawn Vacuum engine Unzip the fabric cover and remove the tailgate Unhooking the fabric from the sides and front of the cart is not necessary Release the latch holding the cart to the tongue by lifting up on the handle Unhook the plastic elbow from the fabric adapter attached to the fabric Tilt the cart backwards Using a rake or other suitable tool pull the grass clippings from the cart After cart is emptied return cart to tongue and reattach plastic elbow to the boot Put tailgate back on and attach fabric CAUTION VEHICLE BRAKING
10. ninety 90 days from the date of original purchase 3 Limitations 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 4 Exclusions 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 THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR ALL EXPRESSED WARRANTIES Some states do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last so the above limitations or exclusions may not a
11. pply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state This is a limited warranty as defined by the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 Please fill in the serial numbers and model numbers for both the engine and the lawn vacuum on the back of this manual 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 serious injury or death WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm DANGER Your lawn vacuum is intended to be operated according to the rules for A safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury If you violate any of these rules you may cause serious injury to yourself or others e Read the manual Learn to operate this equipment in a safe manner e Do not under any circumstances alter this lawn vacuum This equipment was designed and engineered in accordance with operating instructions Altering this equipment or using this equipment in such a way as to
12. swisherinc com OWNER S MANUAL STARTING SERIAL 1505 160001 MODEL NO LV5537 LV5537S LAWN VACUUM Wand Adaptor Kit sold separately Part Number 5473 IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions Assembly before operating this equipment Operation eeu Service and Adjustment Repair Parts 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE WARRENSBURG MISSOURI 64093 PHONE 660 747 Made In The 8183 FAX 660 747 8650 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 USA ONLV 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 is subject to the following limitations and exclusions 1 Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a separate warranty extended to them by the individual engine manufacturer Any engine service difficulty is the responsibility of the engine manufacturer and in no way is 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 is 1 800 558 5402 2 Commercial Use The warranty period for any product used for commercial or rental is limited to
13. t latch from being bent Figure 1 Latch hitch to wagon Align holes in frame and install 3 8 16 1 Hex Head bolt and lock nuts Tighten all four of the hitch bolts securely Figure 2 Insert hitch tube into the front of the hitch and lock in place with the snap pin H11 Lower trailer down on the wheels and roll off of the pallet Align fan engine pump assembly on lower slots of motor base with the rivets pushing down and rearward to align the front holes Figure 3 Install 3 8 16X1 bolts in front holes and tighten Unfold fabric bag frame and place into pockets at the corner of the bed Figure 5 Install tailgate by sliding downward into the rear channels Open fabric bag and spread over the top frame stretching downward and slipping the plastic edge under the edge of the trailer bed rail Attach the Velcro tabs around the rear frame section and zip the rear flap closed Insert the bag adaptor into the bag sleeve at the front upper left hand corner Install upper tube onto blower and lock into place Install hose onto the front of the blower housing and secure clamp Cut boot to fit deck and install to deck Figure 4 Assemble end of hose and a hose clamp over the round opening of boot and tighten clamp PREPARING THE DECK BOOT View the boot templates that are provided Select the template that corresponds with the discharge opening of mowing deck If a template does not exist for your mower then one will need to be creat
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