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 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 ...
Page 3 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Thank you for choosing Swisher’s 52” 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.
֫◌ 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
• 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 vibra...
Page 5 - OPERATING YOUR TRAIL CUTTER; INTENDED USE
ҝ 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 machine...
Page 6 - “ENGAGED”
笐 B 6 CAUTION: SHUT OFF THE CUTTER ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CUTTER. STARTING THE ENGINESee engine manufacturer’s recommendations for the type and amount of oil and fuel used. • Make sure the tow vehicle parking brake is set, mower is leve...
Page 7 - CUTTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; There is approximately 3” of height adjustment.; This; STARTING TO CUT; Adjust the cutting height to desired height.; STOPPING THE CUTTING SESSION; Turn key switch to the “OFF” position.; SUGGESTED CUTTING PRACTICES
왰 ֮◌ 7 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...
Page 8 - CUTTER MAINTENANCE
킐 ֮◌ 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 must maintain unit as instructed in this manual.Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to maintain y...
Page 9 - GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
킐 ֮◌ 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 spar...
Page 10 - SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS
SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from Swisher. 1-800-222-8183, 8-5 CT M-F OD29-DANGER DECAL 19976-SWISHER FLAG DECAL OD33-5MPH DECAL OD36-Deflector Decal OD55-DANGER DECAL OD45-WARNING DECAL OD10-ENGAGE DECAL OD28-OFF/RUN/START DECAL 10 OD99112...
Page 11 - FRONT SKIRT ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 1 11 FIGURE 2 FRONT SKIRT ASSEMBLY I T EM NO. PA RT NO. DESCRI PT I ON 1 NB596 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X 3/4 Gr 5 2 NB181 Nut - Nyloc 5/16-18 ZY 3 13856* Front Guard Support 4 13857 Front Debris Flap; RT 52 5 10548 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18X1GR5 ZY 6 13861* Clamping Plat e-Front Debris ...
Page 12 - GAS TANK ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 When ordering replacement parts* = USE PAINT CODE: TK=BLACK GAS TANK ASSEMBLY 12 ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 NB612 Nut - Nyloc 1"-8 2 NB738 Washer - Bellv ille, 1 X 2 3 13863 Pulley - 14" X 1" ID 4 NB281 Nut - Nyloc 1/2-13 5 NB555 Washer - USS Flat, 1/2 6 NB596 Bolt...
Page 13 - ENGINE, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY; BELT ENGAGE CONFIGURATION
FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 ENGINE, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 N/A Engine (Reference Model Shown) 2 N/A Gasket - Kawasaki Muffler 3 689S Spacer - Short, Engine Pulley, .687 4 N/A Washer - Split Lock, M8 5 N/A Nut - M8 x 1.25 6 20913* Motorbase Weldment - RT52 7 3813 Clutch - Electric 8 69...
Page 14 - COVER – GUARD ASSEMBLY; FIGURE 8; AXLE - WHEEL ASSEMBLY; FIGURE 9
COVER – GUARD ASSEMBLY FIGURE 8 I T EM NO. PA RT NO. DESCRI PT I ON 1 13870* Cov er - St ump Jumper Pulley 2 26X249 Screw - .312-18 X .75 3 13841* I dler Cov er 4 20913* Weldment - Mot orbase 5 13871* Cov er - Engine Pulley 6 13961* Weldment - Left Deck 7 NB253 Bolt - Serrat ed Flange, 5/16-18 X 1 1...
Page 15 - AXLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY; REAR DEBRIS GUARD
I T EM NO. PA RT NO. DESCRI PT I ON 1 13842* Front A xle Support - RT 52 2 13962* Weldment - Right ; RT 52 Deck 3 13961* Weldment - Left ; RT 52 Deck 4 NB170 Nut - Serr Flange 5/16-18 ZY Case Hrd 5 13844* Rear A xle Support - RT 52, Left 6 10548 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X 1 7 13843* Rear A xle Su...
Page 16 - CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
16 CONSOLE ASSEMBLY FIGURE 8 When ordering replacement parts* = USE PAINT CODE: GT=GRAY TK=BLACK 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 mou...
Page 17 - ENGINE TO BLADE PULLEY
17 I T EM NO. PA RT NO. DESCRI PT I ON 1 3813 Clut ch - Elect ric 2 B527 Pulley - I dler, OD-3.25", I D-3/8" 3 13863 Pulley - 14" X 1" I D 4 14276 Belt , 5/8" x 64" ENGINE TO BLADE PULLEY CONFIGURATION FIGURE 9
Page 18 - COMMON REPAIR PARTS; CARBON CANISTER ASSEMBLY - Only included on “CA” models.
18 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. look similar to parts used on other machinery, they may in some cases be made of a different construction a...
Page 19 - Maintenance Log
֮◌ Maintenance Log Notes Date Oil Changed Date Changed Belts Date Blades Sharpen or Changed 19
Page 20 - SWISHER ACQUISITION INC.; CHANGING YOUR LANDSCAPE SINCE 1945
䈀 8 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 cove...