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 two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to ...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS LIM IT ED WARRANT Y………… 2 OPERAT ION………………..… 16 INT RODUCT ION……………… 4 Features……………………… 16 General…………………………4 Starting…………………………19 Before Operating……………… 4 Grass Height of Cut…………… 19 Uncrating & Assembly………… 5 Controls………...……..……… 20 SYM BOLS & DECALS……… 6 SERVICE & ADJUST M...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; Congratulations; General; Read Before Operating
INTRODUCTION Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Swisher Zero Turn mower. This machine is built for the greatest efficiency and rapid mowing of large areas. Conveniently located controls and dual commercial grade hydrostatic transmissions regulated by steering levers, contribute to the machin...
Page 5 - To Remove The Mower From The Crate
INTRODUCTION Uncrating & Assembly ¾ Dispose of top and side panels of the crate. ¾ Remove loose parts and packing material ¾ Cut any banding or strapping that may be holding the mower to the crate. ¾ Disengage spark plug wire and place where it cannot make a connection. ¾ Raise the mower deck to...
Page 8 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.; General Use; Do Not Use this machine without the
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. General Use ¾ Read all instructions in this operator’s manual and on the machine before starting it. Ensure that you understand them and then abide by them. ¾ Learn how to use the machine and its controls safely and lea...
Page 9 - General Use Continued; WARNING
¾ Always look around before and during reversing maneuvers. ¾ Slow down before turning. ¾ Shut down the mower deck when not mowing. ¾ Be careful when rounding fixed objects, so that the blades do not hit them. ¾ Only operate the machine in daylight or other well-lit conditions. ¾ Keep the machine a ...
Page 10 - Slope Operation
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Slope Operation ¾ Remove obstacles such as stones, tree branches, etc. ¾ Mow up and down, not side to side. Never drive the rider on terrain that slopes more than 10 degrees. ¾ Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the tires begin to slip, shut down the blades and drive slowl...
Page 11 - SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE DUAL 2.0 GAL TANKS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (SPI-SF-SJ): SEE ENGINE MANUAL SPARK PLUG SEE ENGINE MANUAL GROUND SPEED 0 – 6 mph TIRE SIZE FRONT: 4.10x3.5-5 5/8 Bearing REAR: 18 X 9.5 - 8 TIRE PRESSURE FRONT: 50 psi Max REAR: 22 psi Max BATTERY 12V / Heavy Du...
Page 12 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; Operator Presence System; may cause tire damage.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Operator Presence System Be sure the operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. If your mower does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. ¾ The engine should not start unless the parking brake is engaged, the PTO (Blade Engagement – Se...
Page 13 - Blade Maintenance; Safely raise front of mower. SEE WARNING; Battery; To clean battery and terminals; CAUTION
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Blade Maintenance Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety. Disconnect spark plug wire. Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding onto blade. Avoid the sharp edge of the blade. For best results , mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damage blades. ¾ Safely rai...
Page 14 - Engine; REFER TO YOUR ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL; Overall Unit Care; Wash mower periodically. Clean above and below deck.; Driving and Transport on Public Roads; and ensure that the machine is well anchored.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-Belts Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. SEE SPECIFICATION for belt part numbers and SERVICE section of this manual for instructions on how to replace the belt. Eng...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE X X X X Check Operator Presence X Replace Oil Filter X 1,2 Parking Brake X Check for Loose Fasteners X X X Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades X 3 Check Battery X X Clean Battery & Terminals X X Check Belts X Check Engine Oil X X Change Engine Oil w/ filte...
Page 16 - OPERATION; FEATURES; SEE DETAILS PAGE
OPERATION FEATURES 1. Throttle Control – Used to control Engine Speed 2. Hour Meter – Indicates hours of operation 3. Choke Control – Used when starting a cold engine 4. PTO Switch – Used to engage or disengage the deck blades 5. Ignition Switch – Used to start or stop the engine 6. Deck Lift Handle...
Page 19 - Starting; throttle to half and shut choke off.; Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions; Do not attempt to cut wet grass
OPERATION Starting ¾ Operator must be sitting in the seat. Control handles must be in the neutral (outward) position. Parking Brake on. PTO must be in the disengage position (pushed down). ¾ Set choke (if needed), turn key and release as soon as engine starts. Adjust throttle to half and shut choke ...
Page 20 - Controls; starting the machine.; Note: The pressure required to operate the mower is very slight
Controls ¾ Be familiar with all controls, their functions and how to operate them before starting the machine. ¾ Motion control levers on each side of the console control the direction of movement. SEE FIGURE BELOW Note: The pressure required to operate the mower is very slight Control Handles Neutr...
Page 21 - SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS; Adjusting The Cutting Height
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ¾ Push out on the Deck Lift Handle and raise or lower the deck to the desired position. ¾ Position 1 is the lowest setting and Position 8 is the highest position ¾ The cutting range is from approximately 1 ½” to approximately 5” Adjusting The Cutting Height TOOLS REQUIRED: ...
Page 22 - Removal; Front of Unit; For replacement belt part number refer to Replacement Parts
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Deck Belt Routing & Replacement 9 Disconnect spark plug wire 9 Apply parking brake 9 Lower the deck to its lowest position 9 Remove the belt covers 9 Disconnect tension idler 9 Roll the belt over the top of the deck pulleys 9 Remove belt Removal 9 Install new belt by pl...
Page 23 - Hydro Belt Routing & Replacement
Hydro Belt Routing & Replacement 9 Disconnect spark plug wire 9 Apply parking brake 9 Disconnect wiring from electric clutch 9 Remove clutch stop weldment (9973TK) 9 Remove t he engine to deck belt 9 Disconnect idler spring 9 Disconnect tension idler 9 Remove belt from the engine pulley and from...
Page 24 - Seat Adjustment; Travel Reduction Adjustment
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Seat Adjustment Engine to Deck Belt 9 Apply parking brake 9 Lower the deck to its lowest position 9 Disconnect tension idler 9 Remove belt from the mower deck and the electric clutch Removal 9 Install new belt by placing it around the electric clutch and route it through th...
Page 25 - Parking Brakes
Parking Brakes SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS 25 ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # 1 Weldment ; Rod Mount - ZT R Brake 13190 2 Plat e; Clasp - ZT R Brake 13191 3 Weldment ; Rod Piv ot 13195 4 Weldment ; ZT R Brake Linkage - Left 13202 5 Weldment ; ZT R Brake Linkage - Right 13198 6 Spacer B99S 7 5/16-18 x 3/4 FL...
Page 26 - WIRING HARNESS
26 26 WIRING HARNESS WARNING When it is necessary to raise the mower for any repair or service, use jackstands to provide adequate support. DO NOT rely on hydraulic or mechanical jacks
Page 27 - PARTS BREAKDOWN
PARTS BREAKDOWN 27 27 Item # Description Part # 12 Height Adjust Handle 9952 13 Deck Lift Handle Spring 10535 14 5/16-18 X 2 1/2 GR5 Bolt NB138 15 5/16 SAE Washer NB275 16 Nut - Nyloc 5/16-18 ZY NB181 17 Front Handle Cover 9941 18 5/16-18 X 3 GR2 Bolt NB563 19 Bolt - 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 HCC GR5 ZY NB504...
Page 28 - ENGINE ASSEMBLY; Not Shown
Item # Description Part # 1 23 HP B&S Engine N/A 2 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 3 Spacer Engine Pulley BB105SL 4 Motor Pulley 3.25" 9993 5 1/4 X 1/2 Key Stock 4258 6 Engine Pulley Spacer Short .687 689S 7 Electric Clutch 3813 8 Washer Belleville Engine Pulley 699 9 7/16-20 X 3.25 HCF GR...
Page 32 - Outside Driver
1 3/4-16 Nut NB175 2 Belleville Washer AS155 3 Pulley 4 1/2" B4104 4 Spacer 6065PM 5 3/4 ID X 1 1/4 OD 18 GA Washer NB179 6 Blade Driver - Assy, 5.75" Shaft 9058 7 Blade Driver - Assy, 4.25" Shaft 9018 8 3/4 ID X 1 3/4 OD Flat Washer B98W 9 Blade Mount Plate 9008 10 3/8-24 Two Way Lock N...
Page 34 - TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Out of fuel 2. Engine not “choked” properly 3. Engine flooded 4. Bad spark plug 5. Dirty air filter 6. Dirty fuel filter 7. Water in fuel 8. Loose or damaged wiring 9. Carburetor out of adjustment 10. Engine valves out of adjustment 1...
Page 35 - TROUBLESHOOTING Continued
TROUBLESHOOTING Continued PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of Power 1. Cutting too much grass/ too fast 2. “Choke” position 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under deck. 4. Dirty air filter 5. Low oil level/dirty oil 6. Faulty spark plug 7. Dirty fuel filter 8. Stale or dirty fuel 9. Water in fuel ...
Page 36 - PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING Continued PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade 2. Mower deck not level 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under deck. 4. Bent deck 5. Faulty Blade driver assembly 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt 2. Level deck. See section in this manual 3. C...
Page 38 - WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
39 39 WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The California Air Resources Board and Swisher Mower, is pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system (EECS) on your model year 2006 and later Swisher Product. In California, new Outdoor Power Equipment, must b...
Page 39 - Replacement Parts; Quick Reference; Deck Lift Linkage Assy; Use extreme care when working on machinery.
Replacement Parts Quick Reference 12777 Deck Lift Linkage Assy AS069 Fuse 10 Amp 6046 47” Hydro Belt 3604 Rear Tire/Wheel 12881 102” Deck Belt 3295 17.5” Mulching Blade 10263 83” Engine to Deck Belt 9018 Blade Driver Assembly (outside) 9058 Blade Driver Assembly (center) Swisher Part # Part Descript...
Page 40 - SWISHER HISTORY; century’s top household inventions.; CELEBRATING OVER 60 YEARS OF INNOVATION
SWISHER HISTORY Back before electricity came to rural Missouri Max Swisher was producing lawn mowers from his mother’s chicken house. Max never liked to mow grass. He installed a gearbox on his family’s lawn mower creating a self-propelled unit. By tying one end of a rope to the mower and the other ...
