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 INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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...
Page 5 - SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS; OD30 – WARNING DECAL
SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from Swisher Mower and Machine Co. Inc. OD30 – WARNING DECAL OD29 – SPINNING BLADE DECAL OD43 – FLYING DEBRIS DECAL OD36 – DEFLECTOR DECAL OD55 – DANGER DECAL
Page 6 - OPERATING YOUR NEW CUTTER
OPERATING YOUR NEW CUTTER PROPULSION The Finishing Touch is self-propelled, and is controlled by a “GROUND CONTROL” bail. To engage the drive, put the transaxle in a gear and activate the lower bail. Releasing the bail will disengage the self-propel and activate the parking brake. Under most conditi...
Page 7 - BREAKING IN YOUR CUTTER; Start engine properly.
BLADE ENGAGE An “OPERATOR PRESENCE” bail and a “BLADE ENGAGE” latch together control engaging the mowers blades. The bail must be engaged before activating the latch. Releasing the “OPERATOR PRESENCE” bail will disengage both the blade and the “BLADE ENGAGE” latch. STARTING THE ENGINE • See engine m...
Page 8 - Check behind you for safety.; CUTTING HEIGHT
BACKING UP • Disengage blades by releasing “OPERATOR PRESENCE” bail. Engine will stop if blades are not disengaged. • Check behind you for safety. • Move transaxle into “REVERSE” position. • Activate “GROUND CONTROL” bail. • Avoid sudden acceleration by slowly squeezing the bail control. TRANSPORTIN...
Page 9 - CUTTER MAINTENANCE; NEVER RUN AN ENGINE INSIDE AN ENCLOSED AREA!
CUTTER MAINTENANCE 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 ...
Page 10 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; BELTS CONFIGURATION
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BELTS CONFIGURATION Stop engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug. TRANSMISSION BELT BLADE SPINDLE BELT BLADE DRIVE BELT BLADE SPINDLE BELT REPLACEMENT REMOVAL • Stop engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plu...
Page 13 - REPLACEMENT PARTS
REPLACEMENT PARTS Item # Description Part # 1 Motor Base 4270 2 W ire Link BRS6H 3 Link Spring T2SM 4 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 5 5/16-18 x 21/2 Grade 5 Bolt NB138 6 Shift Linkage 4282 7 Blade Driver Housing B99 8 Brake Spring BT297 9 Brake Pad BP370 10 Blad Engage Idler 4262 11 1/2 -13 Nut ...