Page 2 - LIMITED WARRANTY
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 b...
Page 3 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Thank you for choosing Swisher’s 44” Trail Cutter. Before operating; Never allow children to operate this machine.; Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them; Always look down and behind before and during backing.
㿠 ү 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....
Page 4 - ASSEMBLY; Tools Required
冀 Ҳ • 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 v...
Page 5 - OPERATING YOUR TRAIL CUTTER; STOPPING THE ENGINE
ṰҴ 5 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 machin...
Page 6 - “ENGAGED”
ҠҸ 6 ENGAGING BLADESNote: 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 Fig 10 pg 17. • The braking system is appl...
Page 8 - CUTTER MAINTENANCE
Ҵ CAUTION: DO NOT HANDLE CUTTER BLADES WITH BARE HANDS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER HANDLING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. 8 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 ...
Page 9 - GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
Ҵ 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” positio...
Page 10 - SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS
SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. OD29-DANGER DECAL OD33-5MPH DECAL OD36-DEFLECTOR DECAL OD55-DANGER DECAL OD45-WARNING DECAL OD10-ENGAGE DECAL OD99-OFF/RUN DECAL 10 OD99112 LARGE SWISHER LOGO 19976-SWISHER FLAG DECAL
Page 11 - DECK LEVELING DIAGRAM; FIGURE 1; FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT
11 UNCRATING & SET-UP DIAGRAM DECK LEVELING DIAGRAM FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT For best cutting results, the cutter deck should be parallel to the ground. To check parallel adjustment, measure the distance from the bottom edge of the deck in both the front and rear of the deck. T...
Page 12 - FRONT SKIRT ASSEMBLY; HITCH ASSEMBLY
When ordering replacement parts* = USE PAINT CODE: TK=BLACK Item # Description Part # 1 Nut - Serr Flange, 1/4-20 Grade 5 ZY NB524 2 Rubber Flapper 10384 3 Washer - Fender, 1/4X1 1/4OD Gr 2 ZY 11520 4 Bolt - Serr Flange, 1/4-20 X 3/4 GR5 ZY NB690 FRONT SKIRT ASSEMBLY FIGURE 3 12 HITCH ASSEMBLY FIGUR...
Page 14 - DECK ASSEMBLY
14 Item # Description Part # 1 Deck - Weldment 15727* 2 Screw - .312-18 x .75 26X249 3 Side Gusset - Left 15056* 4 Nut - 5/16-18 Serrated Flange NB170 5 Side Gusset - Right 15057* 6 Z Bracket, Jack Support 15055* 7 Front Rail/Deck Support 15054* 8 Remote Cable Mount - Bolt On 15059* 9 Bracket - Remo...
Page 15 - BLADE DRIVER ASSEMBLY
15 BLADE DRIVER ASSEMBLY FIGURE 7 When ordering replacement parts* = USE PAINT CODE: TK=BLACK Note: The pulley, stump jumper, blades, blade hardware and housing hardware are not included with the 18905 replacement blade driver kit. Item # Description Part # 1 Nut - Nyloc 1"-8 NB612 2 Washer - 1&...
Page 16 - ENGINE PULLEY ASSEMBLY; BELT ENGAGE CONFIGURATION
Item # Description Part # 1 1/2''-13 X 2 1/2'' HCC GR5 ZP NB510 2 Idler Arm 21285* 3 1/2''-13 2-Way Jam Lock Nut NB121 4 1/4''-20 Nylok Nut NB180 5 1/4''-20 X 3/4'' GR5 ZP NB250 6 Clutch Cable Clevis 9023MOD 7 1/4''-20 X 1'' HCC GR5 ZP NB102 8 Belt Engage Arm 4898* 9 1/4'' SAE Washer NB274 10 5/64''...
Page 17 - CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
17 CONSOLE ASSEMBLY FIGURE 10 Item # Description Part # 1 T Handle for Console 4463* 2 1/4-20 Nyloc Nut NB180 3 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut NB181 4 5/16-18 X 1 1/2 Bolt NB505 5 Console Weldment 4575* 6 Key Switch Lock Washer 9088 7 Key Switch Nut 9087 8 Keys KSK 9 Key Switch 3623 10 Console Mount Plate 4852* ...
Page 19 - Unlocked
䫀 ү RECOMMENDED HITCH CONFIGURATIONS FIGURE 16 Unlocked FIGURE 17 Locked FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14 FIGURE 15 19
Page 21 - SWISHER ACQUISITION INC.; OWNER’S; CHANGING YOUR LANDSCAPE SINCE 1945
44” COUNTRY CUT TRAIL CUTTER 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 ma...