OWNER’S MANUAL STARTING SERIAL #: L103-335001 MODEL NO. FT1150 50” UNIVERSAL MOUNT TRAILMOWER R IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before operating this equipment. Rev. 05-193 For Vehicle Mounting Options See Details On Page-16 Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O.
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.
• 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.
MOWER MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this trailmower 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.
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.
OPERATING YOUR 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 starting 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.
STARTING THE ENGINE • See engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type and amount of oil and fuel used. Engine must be level to accurately check and fill oil. Do not overfill. • Park vehicle and mower on a level surface, set the vehicle parking brake, and disengage blades. • Check spark plug wire, oil, and fuel. • Check all electrical connections. • Make certain console assembly is secured to vehicle. • Set engine throttle control to the “CHOKE” position.
STOP MOWING • Bring vehicle to a full stop. • Disengage clutch lever by moving lever to center position. • Turn key switch to “OFF” position. TRANSPORTING MOWER • Never transport unit with engine running. • If transporting unattached from tow vehicle, remove spark plug wire and place it where contact with the spark plug cannot be made. SUGGESTED MOWING PRACTICES • Operate mower engine at full throttle to assure the best cutting performance and maximum material discharge. • Allow wet grass to dry.
SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from Swisher Mower and Machine Co. Inc.
5 FIGURE-1 SEE DETAIL BELOW- # 12 6 4 12 10 6 11 1 8 7 FRAME ASSEMBLY 2 Item No. Description Part # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Frame Weldment Caster Weldment Tire & Wheel NO Tread 4.10x3.5-5 Bearing, Flanged 3/4 ID 3/4 Push Nut BLK Plastic 3/4ID X 1 1/4OD 10 GA. Washer 1/8 X 1 Cotter Pin Sway Bar Right Sway Bar Left Stepped Hgt. Adj. Bushing 1/2-13 X 7 3/4 Eye Bolt Height Adj. Assembly 5/16 PAL NUT KNOB CRANK ROD HEIGHT ADJ.
FIGURE 2 33 See Detail (Page 14) 5 8 36 4 32 14 See Detail 6 (Page 13) 20 19 3 26 31 7 34 12 11 15 10 33 Not Pictured 16 TZ2S Spring 35 2 17 18 1 9 14 See Detail (Page 13) DECK ASSEMBLY FIGURE 2 Item # Description Part # Item # Description Part # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 50" Deck Weldment Engage Cable Mount Grass Chute Mount Grass Chute Weldment BELT COVER 1/2-13 Nyloc Nut 1/2-13 Hex Nut Chute Spring Anti-Scalp Roller 3/8-16 Lock Nut 1/2-13 X 3 HCC GR5 Bolt 5/
Console Assembly 3 8 6 10 9 4 11 2 7 5 1 14 16 Figure 7 Item No.
11 BLADE DRIVER SET-UP Figure 6 8 19 4 7 7 10 2 18 Outer Blade Driver 17 Configuration Center Blade Driver Configuration 1 3 14 20 2 10 15 16 5 9 Item No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 6 13 12 Blade Driver Assy. 9058- 5.75” (Center Shaft) 9018- 4.25” (Outer Shafts) 30 31 26 22 29 23 24 25 33 28 32 21 27 26 Description Part # Center Shaft 9054 Blade Bearing B98 Bearing Housing 9057TK Pulley Spacer 6065PM Blade Mount Plate 9008 17 1/2" Blade 5059 Blade Pulley- 5.
See Detail MOTOR BASE ASSEMBLY 10 Item No. Description Part # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Motor Base Heat Shield Belt Guard Anti-Scalp Roller 3/8-16 X 5 1/2 GR5 ZP 3/8-16 Nyloc Nut 1/4-20 HX NUT 1/4-20 X 1 1/4-20 Hx Nut ZP 5/16-18 X 2 1/2 HCC GR5 ZP 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut 5102TK 5094TK 5097TK AS-001 NB-575 NB-182 NB-139 NB-102 NB-134 NB-253 NB-170 10 9 1 Figure 3 2 7 3 6 8 4 5 13 ENGINE SET-UP Item No.
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. FIGURE 9 Attachment Options TM Quick Switch Mount kit Detail-1 PART# 2646 Attaching unit to operate in the front mount position 2 TM (Quick Switch Mount kit sold separately) Detail-1 , 3 Item No.
REPAIR PARTS Your 50’’ Trailmower 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 and/or materials. R ? Did You Know ? Swisher ATV Quick Switch TM System Swisher Log Splitters Swisher products pioneered tag along type residential mowers in the 1980’s with its 40’’ Trailmower.
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Maintenance Log Date Oil Changed Date Changed Belts Date Blades Sharpen or Changed 18 Notes
Visit us at: www.swisherinc.com 50” UNIVERSAL MOUNT TRAILMOWER R 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 drive belt housing. The model number for the engine will be found on the top of the valve cover. All mower parts listed herein may be ordered directly from Swisher Mower & Machine Co., Inc. or your nearest Swisher dealer.