Use and Care Manual
Table Of Contents
- Cover
- Limited Warranty
- Table of Contents
- Safety Precautions
- Features
- General Operations 1
- General Operations 2
- General Operations 3
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Safety & Operation Decals
- Assembly Parts
- Set-Up Directions
- Battery
- Battery Cables
- Height Adjustment
- Hitch Operations 1
- Hitch Operations 2
- Blade Replacement
- Belt Removal & Installation
- Height Adjustment Assembly
- Front Skirt Assembly
- Covers Assembly
- Engine Guard Assembly
- Gas Tank Assembly
- Solenoid Assembly
- Deck Assembly
- Hitch Assembly
- Blade Driver Assembly
- Engine Pulley & Belt Assembly
- Idler Configuration
- Console Assembly
- Wiring Diagram
- California Emissions Requirements
- Torque Specifications Reference Guide
- Slope Guide
- Ordering Information
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CUTTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
• There is approximately 4” of height adjustment.
• Rotate height adjust crank handle in a clockwise direction to raise the Cutter deck.
Rotate counterclockwise to lower the Cutter deck.
• Using indicator lines located on each side of the Cutter, set each side to the same height.
• Dense areas should be cut twice.
• Place handle down into the notch to lock height position.
• See Page 18 for more detailed instructions.
TOW HITCH OFFSET
• If towing with a lawn tractor, offset the rough cut Cutter to the opposite side of the lawn tractor
grass discharge.
• Swisher recommends if the tow vehicle is equipped with a mid-mount Cutter to overlap the cut
approximately 6”. This may vary depending on mowing terrain, obstacles, and/or tow vehicle.
Always keep safety the first priority.
• See pages 18 & 19 for detailed instructions.
STOPPING THE CUTTING SESSION
• Bring tow vehicle to a complete stop, set the parking brake and disengage blades.
• Turn key switch to the “OFF” position.
• Always remember to remove keys to avoid irresponsible usage.
SUGGESTED CUTTING PRACTICES
• Operate Cutter engine at full throttle to assure the best cutting performance and maximum
material discharge.
• Allow wet grass to dry. Wet grass will clump and collect under the mowing deck.
• Cutter should be started with tow vehicle in low gear and increased only as safe mowing
conditions permit. Cutting speed should not exceed 5 MPH.
• Cutting conditions and the types of grass will vary from place to place. You may find when cutting
dense areas that the pressure of the wheel tracks may cause the grass to be pushed down and not
effectively mowed. If this happens you may want to mow the area twice. Once with the Cutter
raised and the second cutting at the desired height. The second cutting should be at a right angle
from the previous for best results.
• 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. 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.
GENERAL OPERATIONS