swisherinc.com OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. STARTING SERIAL #: L506-006001 RTBl15441 RTB12544 RTB134412V RTB14544 POLB10544HD POL12544X 44" ROUGH CUT TRAIL CUTTER POL14544X CAUTION: Read and follow Safety Rules all Assembly and Instructions Before Operating Equipment This Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Rev. ,j 07-159 A TRADITION 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, PHONE Manufacturing 10292 Parts P.O.
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.
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 improperly used. SAFETY cutters can be potentially dangerous if PRECAUTIONS This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual.
• • • • • • • • • • • • 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 TRAILCUTTER [@ The operation of any mower can produce foreign objects to be thrown into the eyes, resulting in severe eye The operation recommended. of any cutter CAUTION! produces Tragic accidents sound waves Cut Trailcutter approved • • Trailcutter vehicle. ATTACHING • • to clear before staring any be towed ) to the human activity. Never ear. Ear protection of children.
ENGAGING Note: BLADES Do not attempt • Engage blades • Return lever •The braking to a quick to start the unit with the T-handle by pulling down to the vertical system position is applied the blades 7 seconds. blades. become ) Each Set the vehicle • While parking • In a safe environment, the engine brake and chock is running, idle for 5 minutes, slowly, " position. position.
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.
CUTTER GENERAL MAINTENANCE 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 adjustlnents will need to be made periodically BEFORE EACH to maintain your unit properly. 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. • Level deck. Check air pressure of all tires; make sure they are equal. See tires for maximum inflation. • 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.
SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately it"damaged. Order by part nmnber from Swisher Mower and Machine Co. Inc. 1-800-222-8183,8-5 CT M-F OD39- OD82-44 RUGGED SWISHER FLAG CUT DECAL OD33-5MPH OD29-DANGER DECAL DECAL OD36-Deflector OD55-DANGER _ ........
FRONT FIGURE SKIRT ASSEMBLY 1 2 \ Item # 1 Description 5/16-18 X 1 HCC GR5ZP Part # NB501 2 3 MetatStrap For Rubber Rap Rubber Flapper 4853* 10384 4 5 5/16-18 Nylock Nut Deck Weldment NB181 10357' / 3 15 11 _a HITCH FIGURE BAR ASSEMBLY 13 1 2 16 14 -7 --3 10_ 4 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Hitch Tube 3/8"-16 x 3" GR.
FIGURE 4 Item # Description 1 5/16-18 2 5/16-18 x3/4 Part # Serr Fig.
NOT ACTUAL ENGINE PULLEY ASSEMBLY FIGURE ENGINE 6 1 2 3 4 5 Engine B&S 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut 5/16"-18 X 1 I/4" Serrated Flange Bolt 5/16" USS Flat Washer ZP RT44 Belt Guide N/A NB 170 NB253 NB556 4867 6 7 Spacer For Engine Pulley 5/16"-18 X 2 1/4 "Flang Serr. GR5 ZP BB105S NB622 8 9 10 11 Engine Pulley- 4.
CONSOLE ASSEMBLY FIGURE tern # 1 8 Part # Description T Handle for Console 4463TK 2 1/4-20 Nylok Nut NB180 3 4 5/t6-18 Nytoc Nut 5/16-18 X 1 1/2 Torx Pan ZP NB181 5 Console Weldment 4575TK 6 Key Switch Lock Washer 9088 7 Key Switch Nut 9087 8 Key Switch ON-OFF, 2 Prong KSM 3623 16 15 NB591 10 18 9 Key Switch ( 12-VOLT ) 1/4-20 X 2 1/2 HCC GR2 ZP 10 1/4 SAE Washer NB274 11 Console Mount Plate 4852TK 12 13 1/4-20 Wing Nut ZP 1t4X t 1/2 Clevis Pin NB6O8 14 1/4-20 X 1 1/4 H
WIRING DIAGRAM ( RTB 115441, RTB 12544, POLB 10544HD ) FIGURE 10 RED RED KEY _TCH KSM 10385 WIRING DIAGRAM ( RTB 134412V ) CONSOLE FIGURE 11 11764 L _J CO_LE 15
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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, different construction and/or materials.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The California Air Resources Board and Swisher Mower, is pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system (EECS) on your model year 2006 and later Swisher Product. In California, new Outdoor Power Equipment, warrant must be designed, the EECS on your Power built and equipped Equipment, to meet the State's for the period of time listed stringent below anti-smog provided there standards.
Maintenance Log Date Oil Date Date Blades Changed Changed Belts Sharpen or Changed 19 Notes
44"ROUGH swisherinc.com 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 t\_und on the top of the vane cover. All mower parts listed herein may be ordered directly fiom Swisher Mower & Machine Co. Inc. or your nearest Swisher dealer.
