Owners Manual - Swisher Mowers
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1. 660 747 8650 SWISHER MOWER amp MACHINE CO INC 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE P O BOX 67 WARRENSBURG MO 64093 www swisherinc com SWISHER MOWER amp MACHINE CO INC PRINTED IN U S A2. seconds Each TrailCutter brake system has been tested for safety the consumer should not alter any part of the brake system BREAKING IN YOUR CUTTER e Set the vehicle parking brake and chock the wheels to prevent accidental rolling e While the engine is running slowly engage blade control e Ina safe environment i e no children or pets allow blades to rotate and engine to idle for 5 minutes breaking in the belt for a longer life e Stop cutter STARTING THE 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 mower is level and blades are disengaged Engine must be level to accurately check and fill oil Do not overfill e Check spark plug wire oil and fuel e Check all electrical connections for build up of debris e Set engine idle to CHOKE position e Turn key to the RUN position e Pull rope with a single fluid motion for non 12V models only e 12 models only Turn key to the RUN position then to the START position e Set engine idle at maximum RPM for best performance e Allow engine to run a few moments before engaging blades CAUTION SHUT OFF THE CUTTER ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CUTTER FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT For best cutting results the cutter deck should be parallel to the ground To check parallel adjustment measure the distance fr
3. use and carries no commercial warranty 3 Limitation 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 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 apply to you This
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5. 26 TireWhsel amp Bearngs 2 8408 4834 27 Washer 1346 IDX 11 4 OD X 1 8 8195 28 5 6 18 1 Serrated Flange bot 10548 13 When ordering replacement parts USE PAINT CODE TC TEX RED S SILVER TK TEX BLACK 12 tem Description _ DECK ASSEMBLY 1 Screw 312 18x 75 X 26X249 2 SideGusset Right 15057 FIGURE 4 3 Nut 5 16 18Serrated Flange NB170 4 SideGusset Lett 15056 5 Deck Weldment RT44 15727 6 Bracket Remote Cable Detent 15606 7 Weldment Blade Mount 15005 8 ZBracketJackSupport 15055 9 Remote Cable Mount BottOn 15059 10 FrontRailDeckSupport 15054 11 Rail RT44 Left 17557 12 Rail RT44 Right 17358 13 RearZRailBrace RT44 16371 When ordering replacement parts USE PAINT CODE TC TEX RED S SILVER TK TEX BLACK 13 BLADE DRIVER ASSEMBLY FIGURE 5 ltem 7 Description 1 StumpJumperWeldment 4859TK 2 3SA WashrZP NB179 3 Bade X 4 10358 3 4 10 X 2 1 2 GR8 Bolt NB611 5 3 4 10 Nyloc Nut 609 6 1 ID X 2 OD X 14GA Bellville Washer 738 7 1 X11 2 10GA Washer Hardened PLN NB614HT 8 BldeBeaing 4845 9 TbeSpece 4049 10 Blade Driver 4858TK 1 2 13 X 2 HCC GR5 ZP NB509 1 2 13 Nylock Nut NB281 13 BB1
6. 82 16 Washer Belleville 699 17 Brake Arm Assembl 4893 20 1 2 X 1 9 16 Shoulder Bolt NB220 21 Torsion Brake Spring 9040 22 Brake Rod 4891TK 23 1 4 20 HX Nut ZP NB139 24 Clutch Rod Spring 6825 25 3 8 16 X 2 1 2 HTC GR5 ZP NB619 26 3 8 16 HNC GR2 ZP NB212 27 Idler Pulley OD 3 25 ID 3 8 B527 28 3 8 SAE Washer NB272 29 3 8 16 Nyloc Nut NB182 When ordering replacement parts USE PAINT CODE TC TEX RED S SILVER TK TEX BLACK 15 CONSOLE ASSEMBLY FIGURE 8 Item Description Part 1 T Handle for Console 4463TK 2 1 4 20 Nylok Nut NB180 3 5 16 18 Nyloc Nut NB181 4 5 16 18 X 1 1 2 Torx Pan ZP NB591 5 Console Weldment 4575TK 6 Key Switch Lock Washer 9088 7 Key Switch Nut 9087 8 Key Switch ON OFF 2 Prong KSM Key Switch 12 VOLT 3623 Keys KSK 9 1 4 20 X 2 1 2 HCC GR2 ZP NB141 10 1 4 SAE Washer NB274 11 Console Mount Plate 4852TK 12 1 4 20 Wing Nut ZP NB608 13 1 4 X 1 1 2 Clevis Pin NB518 14 1 4 20 X 1 1 4 HCC GR5 ZP NB560 15 Clutch Cable Clevis 9023MOD 16 Link for Console 4461TK 17 Pin Cotter 5 64 X 3 4 ZY NB519 18 Wiring Harness B amp S QBRT11544 10385 Wiring Harness B amp S QBRT14544 10299 ENGINE TO BLADE PULLEY CONFIGURATION FIGURE 9 BLADE DRIVER PULLEY P N 4846 n Cees IDLER PULLEY 527 BELT P N 50 PULLEY P N BB105 When ordering replacement parts USE PAINT
7. CODE TC TEX RED S SILVER TK TEX BLACK 16 WIRING DIAGRAM QBRT11544 amp QBRT12544 FIGURE 10 1 BEEESESTEAASEESTISSESS 42AEEZSTATA EZURREZELLEERELUVRRRELTVERREZURVNW Ll GREEH RED O r 18 ss ol l ee ES sic en nl ie Hs KEY SWITCH 10385 nn CONSOLE WIRING DIAGRAM QBRT 14544 FIGURE 11 Briggs 12V BATTERY LARGE RED SOLENOID ME HITE dog go 11111 r md E GE PE G wi 0 2 10299 17 REPAIR PARTS Your 44 Trailcutter has been produced with components designed specific to this machine Although standard V belts springs bearings blades pulleys hardware etc look similar to parts used on other machinery they may in some cases be made of a different construction and or materials Descrpion 1 BateyBo X X 10298TK 2 Wiring Harness RTB134412V 11764 WiingHamessPOLi2544 10385 2 WiingHamessRTBi2544 10385 2 JWiingHamessRTBi4544 10299 8 KeySwitch 3623 4 9087 5 Key Switch Lock Washer X 9088 6 DBecdOn Of X OD28 7 Tank Mount Weldment 10763TK 8 QasTakMowmt 6078TK 9 LokPn X m 10 GasTankAssembly X 6059 NotShown 12voltWiringHamess Engine 10299 N
8. E IN PLACE BEFORE OPERATING MOWER KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE SPINNING BLADES Keep clear Contact can injure OD36 DEFLECTOR DECAL AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Read and follow owner s manual Keep hands and feet away from discharge area and blades Avoid sudden turns sudden changes direction sudden changes in speed Go up and down slopes not acro If machine micas going uphill ra qeu slowly dow Look down end behind before and while moving backwards Do not operate when children or others are around Never carry children or others as passengers Keep safety devices such as guards and deflectors in place and operatin Remove objects the at could be thrown by the blade Know safe operating instructions before starting on le OD45 W ARNING DECAL OD55 DANGER DECAL h o par In EWG AGE BLADE DISEHGAUE In 5 ODIO ENGAGE DECAL OD99161 QUADBOSS DECAL OD99 OFF RUN DECAL OD28 OFF RUN START DECAL 10 FRONT SKIRT ASSEMBLY FIGURE 1 Item Description Part 1 Bolt Serr Flange 1 4 20 X 3 4 GR5 ZY NB690_ 2 MetalStrapForRubberFlap 4853 3 RubberFlappr _ _ 10384 4 Nut SerrFlange 1 4 20Grade 5ZY NB524 HITCH BAR ASSEMBLY FIGURE 2 Item Description 1 HitchTube 11142 2 38 16x3 GR5BOLT 221 3 ExendedLHith 13320TK 5 8 11 X 1 1 2 Bolt NB145Z 5 8 11 Nyloc
9. OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO STARTING SERIAL L109 243001 QBRT12544 QBRT14544 44 ROUGH CUT TRAIL CUTTER Important Read and follow all Safety Precautions and instructions before operating this equipment Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts SWISHER MOWER 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE P O BOX 67 WARRENSBURG MISSOURI 64093 Made In The PHONE 660 747 8183 FAX 660 747 8650 U S A Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 17341 Rev 09 233 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 15 1 800 558 5402 The Honda Engine Service Hot Line is 1 800 426 7701 2 Commercial Use This product is not intended for commercial
10. at have been damaged or deeply nicked Important Check blade and spindle hardware on a regular basis to make sure nuts are tight CAUTION DO NOT HANDLE CUTTER BLADES WITH BARE HANDS CARELESS OR IMPROPER HANDLING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING The unit is not cutting level Level deck Check air pressure of all tires make sure they are equal See tires for maximum inflation e Without the engine running make certain blades are installed identically The engine will not start e Disengage blades turn key switch to the OFF position check battery and all other electrical connections and inspect spark plug and wire e Contact engine manufacturer or qualified mechanic Engine runs poorly e See engine manual e Check the throttle adjuster e Replace fuel clean fuel filter and fuel line e Check spark plug and gap Cutter bounces excessively while towing e Lower tire pressure e Tow at a lower speed IF PROBLEMS PERSIST HAVE A QUALIFIED MECHANIC SERVICE THE CUTTER NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE AN ADJUSTMENT THAT YOU ARE NOT SURE IS CORRECT DOING SO CAN CAUSE OTHER PROBLEMS SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged Order by part number from Swisher Mower and Machine Co Inc 1 800 222 8183 8 5 CT M F MADE IN THE U S A op38 OD39 SWISHER FLAG DECAL DO NOT EXCEED OD82 44 RUGGED CUT DECAL 5 MPH OD33 5MPH DECAL DANGER CAUTION THIS DEFLECTOR MUST B
11. d hole patterned plates STARTING TO CUT Adjust the cutting height Double check vehicle to cutter attachment Start mower engine and set throttle to FAST for best cutting performance Slowly engage T handle lever see figure 8 page 16 Carefully mount tow vehicle and start mowing at a slow travel speed STOPPING THE CUTTING SESSION Bring tow vehicle to a complete stop set the parking brake and disengage blades Turn key switch to the OFF position Always remember to remove keys to avoid irresponsible usage SUGGESTED CUTTING PRACTICES Operate cutter engine at full throttle to assure the best cutting performance and maximum material discharge Allow wet grass to dry Wet grass will clump and collect under the mowing deck Cutter should be started with tow vehicle in low gear and increased only as safe mowing conditions permit Cutting speed should not exceed 5 MPH Cutting conditions and the types of grass will vary from place to place You may find when cutting dense areas that the pressure of the wheel tracks may cause the grass to be pushed down and not effectively mowed If this happens you may want to mow the area twice Once with the cutter raised and the second cutting at the desired height The second cutting should be at a right angle from the previous for best results e Reducing the travel speed will help cut dense growth This allows the blades the time necessary to make its initial cut and regain momentum to con
12. ear of the date on the battery then it may need to be charged with a 12 volt battery charger for a minimum of 1 hour but no more than 2 hours at a rate of 6 to 10 amps Attach battery cable s to battery 1f so equipped Red wire to positive FIRST and black wire to negative SECOND Reconnect spark plug wire Refer to Owner s Manual p 5 For proper operating procedures OPERATING YOUR TRAILCUTTER 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 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 44 Rugged Cut Trailcutter 15 designed to clear dense areas of grass and cut saplings up to 1 1 2 inch thick on meadows and small estates It is not intended to create a finish cut on lawns Your Trailcutter should be towed behind an golf cart lawn tractor or other approved vehicle It is not recommended for speeds exceeding 5 MPH ATTACHING TRAILCUTTER TO TOW VEHICLE e Back vehicle up to desired towing p
13. g 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 cutters discharge direction and do not point at anyone Stop the machine if anyone enters the cutting 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 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts e Do not mow in reverse Always look down and behind before and during backing Turn off the blades when not cutting Before leaving the machine turn off the blades and stop the engine e Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways e Do not operate the cutter if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner if the mower vibrates excessively Excessive vibration is an indication of damage Repair cutter as necessary e Dress properly Do not operate the cutter when barefoot or wearing open sandals Wear only solid shoes with good traction when cutting Never allow operation by untrained persons Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Do not ope
14. k Nut NB561 3 8 16 Nylock Nut NB182 7 5 16 18X21 2HCC GR5ZP NB138 8 5 16 18NylocNut_ 181 9 SafetyHitchPin 10 Swivelhitch H10TK 11 LiftBarWeldment 10369 12 3 8 16 1 1 4 Grade 5 Hex Bolt NB618 13 X G3e16LockNu 182 14 10063 15 3 BLockPin NB520 16 RT44Hitch Weldment 11145 When ordering replacement parts USE PAINT CODE TC TEX RED S SILVER TK TEX BLACK 11 Wems Description Part 2 1213X112HCCGRBZY 10046 3 SingePoinPivoBlock 4007TK MOBILITY amp COVER 4 12332WayJamLockNu 8121 8 Washer Bellville 512xi26x 138GR2 10291 ASSEMBLIES 6 i12i3JamNt 7 V2NRMachBusingi4GA NBI77 FIGURE 3 8 HeightAdustRod 4006 9 KnobHeighAdustmen H7K 10 5 167 NBi7 11 Tube Front Weldmen 10342TK i2 FrontCovr 10367 18 Soew 31218x785 6X249 i4 Weldment AxeBar Right 10356TK Bolt 5 16 X 18 UNC X 75 Flange Head NB596 16 10843 i7 Cover Rear 17389 18 Nu 5716 18 Serrated Flange NB170_ 19 Weldment AxeBarlef 10355TK 20 1 243 4 NB28 21 10290 22 S8IDX1ODi4GAWashe NBi49 28 Washer 84 D X11 4OD 18 NBI79 24 1 2 13X 2 1 2 Hex Tap GAS ZP___ _NB586 1 8 X 1 Cotter Pin NB126 7
15. om the bottom edge of the deck in both the front and rear of the deck This adjustment is best done while the tow vehicle and Trailcutter are connected e Remove bolt and nut from the L hitch 10388TK e Raise or lower hitch section to obtain proper front to back adjustment e Connect bolt and nut in L hitch securely Then rotate nut counter clockwise 1 2 turn L hitch should pivot freely Bolt must go completely through nut but do not over tighten See figure 2 page 11 CUTTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT There is approximately 4 inches of height adjustment Rotate height adjust crank handle in a clockwise direction to lower the mower deck counter clockwise direction to lift the mower deck Dense areas of material should be cut twice Push handle down to lock height position TOW HITCH OFFSET When offsetting the cutter do so to the side opposite the discharge of the tow vehicle Swisher recommends if the tow vehicle 1s equipped with a mid mount mower to overlap the cut approximately 6 This may vary depending on mowing terrain obstacles and or tow vehicle Always keep safety the first priority Always keep the tow vehicle cutter raised higher than the Trailcutter To change the offsetting position both ball lock pins should be removed Figure 2 The hitches will swivel around remaining bolts Set hitches to desired positions and return ball lock pins making sure they go through the hitch tubing and the semi circle
16. osition e Offset the Trail Cutter to the side opposite the tow vehicle discharge if any This prevents the tow vehicle from throwing grass into Trailcutter engine e Bolt swivel hitch H10 to tow vehicle receiver If tow vehicle has a ball hitch the ball must be removed before swivel hitch can be fastened e Attach tow hitch and the L hitch 10388TK amp to the swivel hitch The hitch pin H11 should go completely through both the swivel L hitches and clipped to prevent accidental separation Check that all hardware is secure at both the tow vehicle and the Trailcutter TRANSPORTING CUTTER e Stop Trailcutter e Place Trailcutter deck in its highest position e When transporting unattached from tow vehicle remove spark plug wire and place it where it cannot contact the spark plug STOPPING THE ENGINE eMake sure the tow vehicle parking brake is set eDisengage cutting Blades engine to idle speed and allow engine to run momentarily for cooling urn the key to the off position ENGAGING BLADES Note Do not attempt to start the unit with the T handle console in the ENGAGED position Engage blades by pulling down the T handle lever into the horizontal position Return lever to the vertical position to disengage blades See detail on page 16 figure 8 e The braking system is applied when the blades become disengaged It is designed to bring the blades to a quick stop approximately 7
17. otShown Nut 1 4 20Nyoc X 180 NotShown Solenoid Assembly 12 Vot 1002004 NotShown Battery Hold Down 15 Tarp Strap BHOLD NotShown BatteyCable Black 10 BCS NotShown 10 Red BCSR NotShown BatteryCable SmallRubberBoot NotShoun X 7 BATPAD Sold Separately Battery UIR NA When ordering replacement parts USE PAINT CODE TC TEX RED S SILVER TK TEX BLACK 18 Date Oil Changed Maintenance Log Date Date Blades Changed Sharpen or Changed 19 Notes OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO STARTING SERIAL L109 243001 QBRT12544 QBRT14544 QUADBOSS 44 ROUGH CUT TRAILCUTTER Each mower has its own model number Each engine has its own model number The model number for the mower will be found on the right hand side of the motor mount The model number for the engine will be found on the top of the blower fan housing All mower parts listed herein may be ordered directly from Swisher Mower amp Machine Co Inc or your nearest Swisher dealer All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the engine supplied with your mower WHEN ORDERING PARTS PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE PRODUCT 44 TRAILCUTTER SERIAL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER TYPE PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION TELEPHONE 1 800 222 8183 FAX 1
18. rate 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 Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running e Cutter blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blades or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Do not operate at too fast a rate e Return lever to its vertical position to disengage blades e The braking system is applied when the blades become disengaged It is designed to bring the blades to a quick stop approximately 7 seconds Each Trailcutter brake system has been tested and calibrated For safety the consumer should not alter the braking system ASSEMBLY Disengage spark plug wire and place where it cannot make a connection Refer to Figure 2 p 11 Attach hitch assembly parts to front of mower Insert 3 8 16 X 2 1 2 through plate and attach 3 8 16 nut to the bottom Tighten nut tight until tube is clamped then back off turn to allow tube to pivot The L hitch can be adjusted up or down to level the deck from front to back Check engine oil All engines are filled with oil at the factory Verify oil level and add if necessary before starting engine See Engine Owner s Manual Verify fuel level and add if necessary before starting engine Check the battery if so equipped If battery is put into service after the month amp y
19. tinue cutting and discharging debris properly The engine may stall if you are mowing too fast Do not attempt to cut areas that the tow vehicle cannot maneuver through and or slopes that you do not feel comfortable riding CUTTER MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this cutter 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 BEFORE EACH SEASON A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer e Replace the spark plug e Clean or replace the air filter e Check blades and belts for wear BEFORE EACH USE e Check engine oil level Do this twice to ensure an accurate reading Check condition of air filter and clean or replace if necessary e Check blade operation e Check for loose fasteners e Lubricate threads of adjustment rod P N 4006 figure 3 page 12 DAILY MAINTENANCE Make sure all nuts and bolts are tight and cotter pins and retainer springs are secure Keep blades sharp Observe all safety precautions 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 while on the cutter Important Replace blades th
20. 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS CUTTER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING DECALS PARTS BREAKDOWN Thank you for choosing Swisher s 44 Trailcutter Before operating your cutter please read understand and follow all of the safety precautions and other instructions explained in this manual As with all power equipment lawn mowers and cutters can be potentially dangerous if improperly used 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 and feet and throw objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in 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 startin
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