Use and Care Manual
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1. MANUFACTURING QUALITY LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SINCE 1945 Manual 2643 Plow Blade 26498 pot nl ota ATV ACCESSORIES Safety Precautions and Instructions Sold as Separate Pieces Before Operating this Equipment ASSEMBLY OPERATION Made In The SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT U S A REPAIR PARTS 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE WARRENSBURG MISSOURI 64093 PH 660 747 8183 FAN 660 747 8630 swisherinc com 11529 REV 05 278 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 Commercial Use The warranty period for any product used for commercial or rental is limited to ninety 90 days from the date of original purchase 2 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 that has been subject to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation or shipping damage 3 Exclusions Excluded from this warranty are normal wear normal adjustments and normal maintenance In the event y2. Learn to operate this machine safely e Keep the operating speed LOW e Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with these instructions to operate this machine Never allow children to operate this machine e Be sure the area is clear of other people before operating Children are often attracted to the machine and the operating activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children under the watchful care of another responsible adult e Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways e Do not operate the attachment if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner Repair as necessary e Dress properly Do not operate when barefoot or wearing open sandals e Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs e Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly e Do not operate over 5 MPH 8KMH e Operate attachments up and down slopes There is significant risk of overturns when operating across slopes 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 ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION and PARTS LIST TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CAREFULLY FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW REFER TO FIGURES 7 AND 2 WHILE ASSEMBLING THIS PORTION OF THE PLOW ATTACHMENT Unpack parts and make sure all are included I
3. AL RELEASE OF THE LOCK ARM OR TANGLING IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE BLADE ANGLE WHILE OPERATING COME TOA STOP PULL THE ROPE AND RELEASE THE LOCK ARM DRIVE THE PLOW INTO A SNOW BANK AT AN ANGLE TO MOVE THE BLADE WHEN THE PROPER ANGLE IS ACHIEVED RELEASE THE ROPE LOCKING THE BLADE IN PLACE Notes Notes MANUFACTURING QUALITY LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SINCE 1945 Owner s Manual ATV ACCESSORIES Plow Blade 26158 WHEN ORDERING PARTS PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING INORMATION AVAILABLE PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER TYPE PART NUMBER WITH PAINT CODE PART DESCRIPTION TELEPHONE 1 800 222 8163 FAN 1 660 747 8630 SWISHER 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE WARRENSBURG MO 64093 IMPORTANT swisherinc com Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions Before Operating this Equipment
4. Pivot Spring 9 NB 170 5 16 18 Serrated Flange Nut NB 121 1 2 13 2 Way Jam Lock Nut 2 NB 300 Clevis Pin Std ZP 3 8 NB 131 1 2 13 X 3 Hex Bolt 2 NB 127 3 Hair Pin 2310TK Plow Bracket Support 4 NB 509 1 2 13 X 2 Hex Bolt NB 577 1 2 13 X 3 1 2 Hex Bolt 6 2 2 1 2 13 Nyloc Nut 2319TK Lock Arm NB 212 3 8 16 Hex Nut NB 649 3 8 16 X 3 1 2 Hex Bolt NB 272 3 8 SAE Washer Rope Not Shown 2 2335 rit Spring H7K Knob Not Shown TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION CAREFULLY FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW REFER TO FIGURES 2 AND 3 WHILE ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THIS PORTION OF THE PLOW ATTACHMENT The next steps need to be done in sequence 1 2 3 N D Disassemble Pivot Latch assembly from the plow mount Lay parts down in the exact order they were removed Replace lock nuts 25 with lock nuts in hardware kit Slide the plow mount 19 into pivot weldment 1 secure with 12 13 X 3 1 2 bolt 28 and 16 13 nyloc nut 13 Re assemble the Pivot Latch assembly in the reverse order that it was removed in step 1 The Pivot Latch assembly consists of the following components lock arm 29 two bushing 18 two 12 13 lock nut 25 Washer 23 pivot spring 24 and 15 13 X 3 bolt 28 to plow mount 19 Make sure the tail of the pivot spring is secured into the bent washer on plow mount see fig 3 Note lock arm should be able to pivot freely aft
5. er assembled Bolt plow mount bracket 22 and plow bracket support 27 to plow mount 19 as shown using two 3 8 16 X 3 bolts 30 and two 3 8 16 nyloc nuts 7 Insert 42 13 X 3 bolt 26 into plow mount bracket 22 and secure with 12 13 nyloc nut 13 Do not over tighten as this can bend the plow mount bracket This is where you will attach your winch or manual lift pulley sold separately With your Swisher ATV Accessory Mount already installed attach the plow using plow mount pin 20 and two 3 16 click pins 21 Attach red rope 31 to eyelet on lock arm 29 and loop over front of ATV so it can be reached by the operator Read Dangers on the back of the Swisher Plow and consult this manual It would be wise to become familiar with your plow using a slower speed Operating instructions are on page 9 22 Tail of Spring 24 Top of weldment is removed for clarity Figure 3 ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION PUSH YOUR PLOW AROUND THE TENSION PLACED ON THE TILT SPRINGS DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE THAT MUST BE APPLIED TO THE BLADE BEFORE IT FOLDS OVER IF SOMETHING IS HIT ADJUST THE SPRINGS BY LOOSENING THE NUTS 7 ON THE EYEBOLTS 6 AND ADJUSTING UNTIL THE BLADE DOES NOT FOLD OVER DURING NORMAL OPERATION BUT WILL FOLD IF AN OBJECT IS STRUCK AFTER INSTALLING YOUR PLOW SECURE THE ROPE SO IT IS ACCESSABLE WHILE OPERATING THE ATV AND SECURELY HELD THERE SHOULD BE A SMALL AMOUNT OF SLACK IN THE ROPE TO AVOID ACCIDENT
6. f they are not contact the dealer where the Swisher Plow was purchased Locate the pivot weldment 1 and assemble to the blade 2 using two 12 13 X 2 bolts 12 two 15 13 nyloc nuts 13 and two bushing 18 as shown It is important to assure these two bushings are installed between the blade and pivot to allow for the correct rotation of the pivot Assemble the tilt blocks 3 to the pivot weldment using two 15 13 X 2 bolts 12 and two 1 13 nyloc nuts 13 Assemble two 3 8 16 nuts 14 to two eye bolts 6 Assemble the eye bolts into the holes at the top of the blade Secure with two 3 8 washers 15 two 3 8 16 nuts 7 Place plastic caps 17 over the remaining threads of the eye bolts Attach the tilt springs 16 to the eye bolts and to the tabs on the pivot weldment 1 See Figure 1 below Connect the skids 5 through the channels on the outer edges of the blade Adjust their height with clevis pin 10 and hair pin 11 6 6 2 Attach springs here 4 S 5 Tilt Blocks set the E vertical tilt or rake of 5 the blade Figure 1 PLOW ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY FIGURE 2 AS 125 Round Vinyl Cap NB 177 1 2 NR Mach Bushing 2588TK Plow Mount Plow Mount Pin 2 10068TK Skid Weldment Painted 2 NB 506 3 16 Click Pin 2 NB 635 3 8 16 X 3 Turned Eye Bolt 1 2327TK Plow Mount Bracket 4 23 1 TRISOW NB 182 3 8 16 Nyloc Nut 23 TRISOW Washer 9 10216 5 16 18 X 3 4 Carriage Bolt 2336
7. ou 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 product 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 apply 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 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 Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death e Read the manual
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