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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.

Thank you for choosing Swisher’s 44” 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.

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Read the manual. Learn to operate this machine safely.

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.

Keep all shields and guards in place.

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 starting to work with this machine.

Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with these instructions to operate this

machine. Never allow children to operate this machine.

Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc. that can be picked up and

thrown by the blade.

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 themKeep children
under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

No riders!

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

Do not mow in reverse. Always look down and behind before and during backing.

Summary of Contents for POL11544X

Page 1: ...ODEL NO STARTING SERIAL L115 294001 POL11544X POL11544XEX POL14544X POL14544X CA POL14544XEX RC11544BS RC11544BSXP RC14544BS RC14544BS CA RC14544BSXP 17338 REV 15 294 Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before operating this equipment IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before operating this equipment IMPORTANT Made In The USA of US and Global Part...

Page 2: ...th 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 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...

Page 3: ...n setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs Keep all shields and guards in place 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 starting to work with this machine Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with these instructions to operate th...

Page 4: ... spark plug wire and place where it cannot make a connection Refer to Fig 2 pg 11 Attach hitch assembly parts to front of mower Insert 3 8 16 X 2 bolt through the center hole of the plate and secure with 3 8 16 nut Tighten nut tight until tube is clamped then back off turn to allow tube to pivot Insert 3 8 16 X 2 bolt through one of the holes that form a circular pattern and secure with 3 8 16 nut...

Page 5: ...er should be towed behind an ATV golf cart lawn tractor or other approved vehicle It is not recommended for speeds exceeding 5 MPH ATTACHING TRAIL CUTTER TO TOW VEHICLE Back vehicle up to desired towing position Offset the Trail Cutter to the side opposite the tow vehicle discharge if any This prevents the tow vehicle from throwing grass into Trail Cutter engine Using the 20268 hitch pin connect t...

Page 6: ...vis pins 18842 so L hitch 18829 can be repositioned Raise or lower hitch section to obtain proper front to back adjustment Insert clevis pins in the desired hitch position and secure with hair pins CAUTION SHUT OFF THE CUTTER ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CUTTER STARTING THE ENGINE See engine manufacturer s recommendations for the type and a...

Page 7: ...Fig 8 pg 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 maxim...

Page 8: ...heck blade operation Check for loose fasteners Lubricate threads of adjustment rod P N 4006 See Fig 3 pg 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 grind...

Page 9: ...ctrical 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 Check spark plug and gap Cutter bounces excessively while towing Decrease tire pressure Tow at a lower speed IF PROBLEMS PERSIST HAVE A QUALIFIED MECHANIC SERVICE THE CUTTER NEVER ATTEMPT ...

Page 10: ...t number from Swisher 1 800 222 8183 8 5 CT M F OD82 44 RUGGED CUT DECAL OD29 DANGER DECAL 19976 SWISHER FLAG DECAL OD33 5MPH DECAL OD36 DEFLECTOR DECAL OD55 DANGER DECAL OD45 WARNING DECAL OD10 ENGAGE DECAL OD99 OFF RUN DECAL OD28 OFF RUN START DECAL 10 OD99112 LARGE SWISHER LOGO ...

Page 11: ...0 14GA Sq Tube 18834 2 Pin Hitch 3 8 X 3 w Hair Pin 20268 3 Weldment L Hitch 18829 4 Washer SAE Flat 3 8 NB272 5 Bolt 3 8 16 X 3 NB150 6 Nut Nyloc 3 8 16 NB182 7 Tube Hitch Elbow 18833 8 Pin Hair 39 NB127 9 Spacer Straight Hitch 18974 10 Pin Clevis 3 8 X 2 5 18842 11 Arm Hitch Weldment 19132 12 Bolt 3 8 16 X 2 1 2 NB221 13 Tube Hitch 18832 14 Pin Clevis 3 8 X 3 75 18843 15 Bolt 3 8 16 X 1 1 4 NB61...

Page 12: ...21 15 Weldment Axle Bar Right 10356 FIGURE 3 MOTOR BASE WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLIES 12 When ordering replacement parts USE PAINT CODE TK BLACK Item Description Part 16 Washer Nylon 1 4 NB194 17 Motor Base 10343 Cover Rear 12 5HP Model Not Shown 19073 Cover Rear 14 5HP Model Shown 17359 19 Belt Blade 50 BA50 20 1 2 13 Nyloc Nut NB281 21 Spacer 10290 22 5 8 ID X 1 OD 14 GA Washer NB149 23 Was...

Page 13: ... Gusset Right 15057 6 Z Bracket Jack Support 15055 7 Front Rail Deck Support 15054 8 Remote Cable Mount Bolt On 15059 9 Bracket Remote Cable Detent 15606 10 Rail RT44 Right 17358 11 Weldment Blade Mount 15005 12 Rear Z Rail Brace RT44 16371 13 Rail RT44 Left 17357 DECK ASSEMBLY FIGURE 4 When ordering replacement parts USE PAINT CODE TK BLACK ...

Page 14: ...river Housing 4858 10 Bolt 1 2 13 X 2 NB509 11 Washer 1 X 1 1 2 X 10GA NB614HT 12 Nut Nyloc 3 4 10 NB609 13 Weldment Stump Jumper 4859 14 Blade 10358 15 Washer 3 4 X 1 1 4 X 18GA NB179 16 Bolt 3 4 10 X 2 11431 17 Nut Nyloc 1 14 18850 18 Kit Replacement Blade Driver 18905 When ordering replacement parts USE PAINT CODE TK BLACK Note The pulley stump jumper blades blade hardware and housing hardware ...

Page 15: ...0 3 8 16 X 2 1 2 HTC GR5 ZP NB619 21 Washer Belleville 699 22 3 8 16 Nyloc Nut NB182 23 1 4 20 HX Nut ZP NB139 24 Brake Rod 4891 25 5 16 18 X 1 HCC GR5 ZP NB501 26 Spacer B99S 27 5 16 18 Nyloc Nut NB181 FIGURE 7 BELT ENGAGE CONFIGURATION Item Description Part 1 Engine B S N A 2 5 16 18 X 1 1 4 Serrated Flange Bolt NB253 3 5 16 18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 4 Bolt Serr Flange 5 16 18 X1 3 4 ZY Gr5 N...

Page 16: ...e console weldment 4575 on top of the hitch tube and assemble the console mount plate 4852 from underneath the hitch tube using the hardware provided 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 NEVER operate this machine without the wiring harness being secure Item Description Part 11 1 4...

Page 17: ...WIRING DIAGRAM 11 5HP ENGINE FIGURE 9 17 WIRING DIAGRAM 14 5HP ENGINE FIGURE 10 10299 19193 ...

Page 18: ...Notes 18 FIGURE 11 ENGINE TO BLADE PULLEY CONFIGURATION P N B527 P N 4846 P N BB105 P N BA50 ...

Page 19: ... Tek 1 4 X 3 4 NB161 18 Battery Pad BATPAD Not Shown Battery Cable Black 10 BCS Not Shown Battery Cable 10 Red BCSR Not Shown Battery Cable Small Rubber Boot BCBT 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 ca...

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Page 24: ...r mower WHEN ORDERING PARTS PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE PRODUCT RC44 TRAIL CUTTER SERIAL NUMBER _______________ MODEL NUMBER _______________ ENGINE MODEL NUMBER _______________ TYPE _______________ PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION TELEPHONE 1 800 222 8183 FAX 1 660 747 8650 SWISHER 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE WARRENSBURG MO 64093 www swisherinc com OWNER S MANUAL www swisherinc com CHANGI...

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