swisherinc.com OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. STARTING SERIAL #: L118-236001 RC14552CPKA RC14552CPKA-CA COMMERCIAL PRO 52” COUNTRY CUT TRAIL CUTTER IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before operating this equipment. Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts ade I The 7/30/2020 20930 REV 18-236 SWISHER ACQUISITION INC.
LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period's shown below beginning 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: As required by CFR § 1060.
Thank you for choosing Swisher’s 52” Trail Cutter. 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.
• • • • • • • • • • • Turn off the blades when not cutting. Before leaving the machine, turn off the blades and stop the engine. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. Do not operate the cutter if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner or if the mower vibrates excessively. Excessive vibration is an indication of damage. Repair cutter as necessary. Dress properly. Do not operate the cutter when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
OPERATING YOUR TRAIL CUTTER 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 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.
ENGAGING BLADES Note: Do not attempt to start the unit with the engage switch console in the “ENGAGED” position. • Engage blades by pulling out on the PTO switch. • Push PTO switch in to disengage blades. See detail on page 16 figure – 8 • The braking system is applied when the blades become disengaged. It is designed to bring the blades to a quick stop (approximately 10 seconds). The electric clutch comes with an internal brake.
CUTTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT • There is approximately 3” of height adjustment. • The cutting height can be adjusted by raising the mowing unit onto a series of supported surfaces such as automotive style jack stands or blocks, etc. This should not be done manually but by a power assisted hoist or floor jack. • Once the unit is safely supported off the ground just enough for the tires to clear the ground you can remove the attaching bolts , nuts and washers ( Items # 3, 4 and 5 shown in FIG 9 on page 14).
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. • Replace the spark plug.
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING The unit is not cutting level. • Check for bent or broken blades • Without the engine running, make certain blades are installed identically. The engine will not start. • Disengage blades, turn key switch to the “OFF” position, check battery and all other electrical connections and inspect spark plug and wire. • Contact engine manufacturer or qualified mechanic. Engine runs poorly. • See engine manual. • Check the throttle adjuster. • Replace fuel, clean fuel filter and fuel line.
SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from Swisher.
FRONT SKIRT ASSEMBLY FIGURE 1 ITEM NO. PART NO. NB596 1 NB181 2 13856* 3 13857 4 10548 5 13861* 6 NB170 7 8 NB275 DESCRIPTION Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X 3/4 Gr 5 Nut - Nyloc 5/16-18 ZY Front Guard Support Front Debris Flap; RT52 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18X1GR5 ZY Clamping Plate-Front Debris Guard Nut - Serr Flange 5/16-18 ZY Case Hrd Washer - SAE Flat 5/16 ZY HITCH BAR ASSEMBLY FIGURE 2 ITEM NO. PART NO.
GAS TANK ASSEMBLY FIGURE 4 ITEM NO. PART NO. 1 18221 2 18214 3 18333* 4 18331* 5 NB780 6 NB779 7 NB147 8 1002004 9 14000 10 13841* 11 20913* 12 26X249 13 NB275 14 NB181 15 N/A 16 13961* 17 NB161 18 14316 19 NB180 20 18236 21 18225 22 NB274 23 20914* BLADE DRIVER ASSEMBLY FIGURE 5 ITEM NO. PART NO.
ENGINE, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FIGURE 6 ITEM NO. PART NO. 1 N/A 2 N/A 3 689S 4 N/A 5 N/A 6 20913* 7 3813 8 699 9 NB711 10 NB618 11 20919 12 NB685 16000 18810 DESCRIPTION Engine (Reference Model Shown) Gasket - Kawasaki Muffler Spacer - Short, Engine Pulley, .687 Washer - Split Lock, M8 Nut - M8 x 1.25 Motorbase Weldment - RT52 Clutch - Electric Washer - Belleville 7/16 X 1 1/4 Washer - Split Lock, 3/8 ZY, Medium Bolt - 3/8-16 X 1 1/4 GR5 ZY Muffler - Kawasaki, 14.
COVER – GUARD ASSEMBLY FIGURE 8 ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 13870* Cover - Stump Jumper Pulley 2 26X249 Screw - .312-18 X .
AXLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FIGURE 8 ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 13842* Front Axle Support - RT52 1 13962* Weldment - Right; RT52 Deck 2 13961* Weldment - Left; RT52 Deck 3 NB170 Nut - Serr Flange 5/16-18 ZY Case Hrd 4 13844* Rear Axle Support - RT52, Left 5 10548 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X 1 6 13843* Rear Axle Support - RT52, Right 7 13836* Deck - RT52; Center 8 9 13992* Angle - Deck Support; RT52 REAR DEBRIS GUARD FIGURE 10 ITEM NO. PART NO.
CONSOLE ASSEMBLY FIGURE 8 † Items 1, 2, 3 & 7 can be purchased as Key Switch Kit 21329. When mounting the console assembly it may be necessary to mount it directly to the hitch tube depending on the vehicle you are towing it with. Some vehicle configurations will allow the console to be mounted to the vehicle (i.e. ATV rack). Make sure the wiring harness is secure and will not drag the ground. Periodically check to make sure all hardware is tight and the wiring harness is secure.
ENGINE TO BLADE PULLEY CONFIGURATION FIGURE 9 ITEM NO. PART NO. 3813 1 B527 2 13863 3 14276 4 DESCRIPTION Clutch - Elect ric Pulley - Idler, OD-3.
CARBON CANISTER ASSEMBLY - Only included on “CA” models. ITEM NO. PART NO. 1 18224 2 18219 3 024900 4 17127 5 024203 DESCRIPTION Carbon Canister - 2.50 Gallon, 3/16 Line Cable Tie - Carbon Canister Nut - 10-24 Nylon Lock Bracket - Carbon Canister, ZT Screw - 10-24 X 3/4 Phil Truss Head ZP COMMON REPAIR PARTS Your 52’’ Trail Cutter has been produced with components designed specific to this machine. Although standard V-belts, springs, bearings, blades, pulleys, hardware, etc.
Maintenance Log Date Oil Changed Date Changed Belts Date Blades Sharpen or Changed ◌֮ 19 Notes
swisherinc.com OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. RC14552CPKA 52” COUNTRY CUT TRAIL CUTTER COMMERCIAL PRO 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 valve cover. All mower parts listed herein may be ordered directly from Swisher or your nearest Swisher dealer.
