swisherinc.com OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. STARTING SERIAL # L112-341001 FC11544BS FC11544BSXP FC12544BS FC12544BSXP POL11544D POL11544DEX IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before operating this equipment.
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 be defective due to materials or workmanship.
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, feet, and throw objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. • Read the manual. Learn to operate this machine safely.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Do not mow in reverse. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Turn off the blades when not mowing. 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 mower if the mower has been dropped or damaged in any manner or if it vibrates excessively.
SAFETY DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from Swisher.
OPERATING YOUR TRAIL MOWER 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 staring any cutting machine and while operating such a machine. The operation of any cutter produces sound waves that are damaging to the human ear. Ear protection is recommended. CAUTION! Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children.
ENGAGING BLADES The Trail Mower will not start if the blade lever is in the “ENGAGED” position. • Engage blades by rotating blade lever into the “ENGAGED” position. • Rotate blade lever in opposite direction to disengage blade. • The dual braking system is applied when the blades become disengaged. It is designed to bring the blades to quick stop (approximately 7 seconds). Each Trail Mower brake system has been tested and calibrated. For safety, the consumer should not alter the braking system.
MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT • Make adjustments while Trail Mower is not running. • There is approximately 1 ½” to 4 ½” of height adjustment. • Rotate height adjust crank handle in a clockwise direction to lift the mower deck. A counter-clockwise direction is used to lower the mower deck. • Graduated scales are for reference only, not the actual cutter height. FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT For best cutting results, the mowing deck should be raised to ½” to ¾” higher in the rear.
SUGGESTED MOWING PRACTICES • Operate mower 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. • Mowing should be started with tow vehicle in low gear and increased only as safe mowing conditions permit. Mowing speed should not exceed 5 MPH. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2.5” during the cool season and to over 3” during the hot months.
MOWER MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this Trail Mower 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 your unit properly. All adjustments in this manual should be checked at least once each season. BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level on a level surface.
BLADE CARE AND SERVICE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. The blades can be sharpened with a few strokes of a file or grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen blades while they are on the mower. Disconnect spark plug wire before servicing unit. Important: Replace blades that have been damaged or deeply nicked. Important: Check blade and spindle hardware on a regular basis to make sure nuts are tight.
Fig. 1 WIRING CONFIGURATIONS FC44 RECOIL START FC44 12 VOLT START PARTS NOT SHOWN DESCRIPTION RECOIL START MODELS Harness - Wiring, Recoil Module PART # 10638 MOD1 12 VOLT START MODELS Harness - Wiring, 12V 10235 Harness - Toggle/Ground Wire Assembly 9090 Solenoid - 3 Pole 1002004 Cable - Battery, 10" Red; Positive BCSR Cable - Battery, 10" Black; Negative Box - Battery Pad - Battery Cable - Battery 19.
Fig. 2 PARTS BREAKDOWN ITEM # DESCRIPTION 1 Cover - Belt 2 Bolt - 1/4-20 X 1/2 3 Base - Motor 4 Hitch - Weldment 5 Bolt - Serrated Flange 5/16-18 X 3/4 6 Nut - Serrated Flange 5/16-18 7 Bracket - Roller Right 8 Bolt - 3/8-16 X 5 1/2 9 Bracket - Anti Scalp Roller 10 Roller - Anti-Scalp 3/8 ID 11 Screw - .312-18 X .
Slide plastic tube on tether 6736 snug against toggle switch 685SP. Blade Driver Assembly (Includes shaft, housing and bearings) Fig. 3 Part # 9018 ENGINE SET UP BLADE SET UP ITEM # DESCRIPTION 1 Nut - Jam 3/4-16 2 Washer - Belleville .760 X 1.5 3 Pulley - Blade 4 1/2" 4 Washer - 3/4 X 1 1/4 5 Bearing - Blade 6 Shaft - Blade 4.
Fig. 5 Fig. 6 STANDARD ENGAGE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # QTY 1 Bolt - 1/2-13 X 5 NB155 1 2 Bolt - Spade, 5/16-18 X 10.
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Fig. 10 HITCH ASSEMBLY When ordering replacement parts * = USE PAINT CODE: GT=GRAY TK=BLACK ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # QTY. 1 Weldment - "L" Hitch 18829* 1 2 Tube - Hitch 18832* 1 3 Tube - Hitch Elbow 18833* 1 4 Washer - SAE Flat 3/8 NB272 8 5 Bolt - 3/8-16x2 1/2 HCC GR5 NB221 2 6 Nut - Nyloc 3/8-16 NB182 4 7 Plug - 1.75x10-14ga SQ Tube 18834 2 8 Pin - Clevis, 3/8x2.5; ZY 18842 1 9 Pin - Hair, #39 NB127 5 10 Pin - Clevis, 3/8x3.
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44” FINISH CUT TRAIL MOWER OWNER’S MANUAL HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS: MODEL NO. FC11544BS FC11544BSXP FC12544BS FC12544BSXP POL11544D POL11544DEX Each Trail Mower has its own serial number. Each engine has its own serial number. The serial number for the Trail Mower will be found on the right hand side of the drive belt housing. The serial number for the engine will be found on the top of the blower fan housing.
