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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.

• Clean or replace the air filter.

• Check blades and belts for wear.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.  (Do this twice to ensure an accurate reading.)

• Check condition of air filter and clean or replace if necessary.

• Check blade operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.

• 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 that 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.

CUTTER MAINTENANCE

• 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 continue 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.

Summary of Contents for POL12544X

Page 1: ...0 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts Made In The USA Rev 11 005 www swisherinc com MODEL NO STARTING SERIAL L111 002001 RTB1254...

Page 2: ...he fuel system related components which have been certified to this equipment by SAI are to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years from the date of purchase by the...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...g 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 set at the factory For safety th...

Page 5: ...other approved vehicle It is not recommended for speeds exceeding 5 MPH ATTACHING TRAILCUTTER TO TOW VEHICLE Back vehicle up to desired towing position Offset the Trail Cutter to the side opposite the...

Page 6: ...heck parallel adjustment measure the distance from 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 R...

Page 7: ...ble 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...

Page 8: ...Y 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 bla...

Page 9: ...ectrical 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 a...

Page 10: ...number from Swisher 1 800 222 8183 8 5 CT M F OD82 44 RUGGED CUT DECAL OD29 DANGER DECAL OD39 SWISHER FLAG DECAL OD33 5MPH DECAL OD36 Deflector Decal OD55 DANGER DECAL OD45 WARNING DECAL OD10 ENGAGE...

Page 11: ...URE 1 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 Item Description Part 1 Hitch Tube 11143 2 3 8 16 x 3 GR 5 BOLT NB221 3 Extended L Hitch 13320TK 4 5 8 11 X 1 1 2 Bolt NB145Z 5 5 8 11 Nylock Nut NB561 6 3 8 16 Nyl...

Page 12: ...8 UNC X 75 Flange Head NB596 16 Motor Base 10343 17 Cover Rear 17359 18 Nut 5 16 18 Serrated Flange NB170 19 Weldment Axle Bar Left 10355TK 20 1 2 13 Nyloc Nut NB281 21 Spacer 10290 22 5 8 ID X 1 OD 1...

Page 13: ...ated Flange NB170 4 Side Gusset Left 15056 5 Deck Weldment RT44 15727 6 Bracket Remote Cable Detent 15606 7 Weldment Blade Mount 15005 8 Z Bracket Jack Support 15055 9 Remote Cable Mount Bolt On 15059...

Page 14: ...10GA Washer Hardened PLN NB614HT 8 Blade Bearing 4845 9 Tube Spacer 4049 10 Blade Driver 4858TK 11 1 2 13 X 2 HCC GR5 ZP NB509 12 1 2 13 Nylock Nut NB281 13 Spacer BB105SL 14 Blade Pulley 10 3125 4846...

Page 15: ...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 FIGURE 7 BELT ENGAGE CONFIGURATION 1 Engine B S N A 2 5 16 18...

Page 16: ...ng KSM Key Switch 12 VOLT 3623 9 1 4 20 X 2 1 2 HCC GR2 ZP NB163 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...

Page 17: ...WIRING DIAGRAM RTB12544 RTB12544EC POL12544X FIGURE 10 WIRING DIAGRAM RTB134412V FIGURE 11 17...

Page 18: ...Notes 18 WIRING DIAGRAM RTB14544 POL14544X POL14544XEX FIGURE 12...

Page 19: ...olt Wiring Harness Engine 10299 Not Shown Nut 1 4 20 Nyloc NB180 Not Shown Solenoid Assembly 12 Volt 1002004 Not Shown Battery Hold Down 15 Tarp Strap BHOLD Not Shown Battery Cable Black 10 BCS Not Sh...

Page 20: ...and responsibilities you should contact the Swisher Service representative at 1 800 222 8183 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the Power Equipment Is purchased LENGTH O...

Page 21: ...Maintenance Log Notes Date Oil Changed Date Changed Belts Date Blades Sharpen or Changed 21...

Page 22: ...Maintenance Log Notes Date Oil Changed Date Changed Belts Date Blades Sharpen or Changed 22...

Page 23: ...Maintenance Log Notes Date Oil Changed Date Changed Belts Date Blades Sharpen or Changed 23...

Page 24: ...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 NU...

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