swisherinc.com OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. START SERIAL # L206-032001 Tl1544 Tl1044 T10544BSPB 44" FINISH CUT TRAILMOWER T12544 Tl144HSP POLl1544D POLl1544DEX IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before operating this equipment.
LIMITED The manufacturer's detects in materials WARRANTY warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is flee from 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 detective due to materials or workmanship.
SAFETY I PRECAUTIONS This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important manual. When you see this symbol, carefully follows and be alert to the possibility of personal Read this manual completely. This machine can amputate objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions injury or death. • Read the manual. Learn to operate this machine messages in this read the message injury. hands, feet, and throw could result in serious safely.
• Turnoff thebladeswhennotmowing.Beforeleavingthemachine,turnoff the bladesandstoptheengine. • Watchfortrafficwhenoperating nearor crossing roadways. • Donotoperatethemowerif it hasbeendropped or damaged in anymanner or if themowervibratesexcessively. Excessive vibrationis anindicationof damage.Repairmowerasnecessary. • Dressproperly.Do notoperatethemowerwhenbarefootor wearingopen sandals.Wearonlysolidshoeswithgoodtractionwhenmowing.
SAFETY Replace decal immediately if damaged. DECALS Order by part number fiom Swisher Mower and Machine Co. Inc.
OPERATING YOUR TRAILMOWER 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 I_ of any cutter produces sound waves that are damaging to the human ear. Ear protection is recommended. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children.
ENGAGINGBLADES(without The TrailMower T-handle option, Standard) 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 TrailMower brake system has been tested and calibrated.
MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT • Make adjustments while TrailMower is not running. • There is approximately 1 */2"to 4 ½" of height adjustment. • Rotate height adjust crank handle(s) in a clockwise direction to lift the mower deck. A counter-clockwise direction is used to lower the mower deck. • For best results, see "SUGGESTED PRACTICE" section. Graduated scales are for reference only, not the actual cutter height.
SUGGESTED MOWING • Operate PRACTICES 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 • Mowing should be started with tow vehicle in low gear and increased mowing conditions permit. Mowing speed should not exceed 5 MPH. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately over 3" during the hot months. deck. only as sate 2.
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.
BLADE CARE AND SERVICE For best results cutter 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 cutter. Disconnect spark plug wire before servicing unit. Important: Replace blades that have been damaged or deeply nicked. Important: Check blade and spindle hardware are tight.
BALL LOCK PINS RIGHT LEFT Left ofl;et shown REAR FIGURE ONE Slide plastic tube snug against toggle switch.
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FIGURE SIX BLADE SET-UP 53 .56 45 46 @ @ 42 50 @ 59 64 63 FIGURE FIVE ENGINE SET-UP i?E_ ......................................... 6EB6_I_i6N ..................................... ....... :i 55 ............................. THIN WASHER NB179 BEARING B98 4.25" SHAFT BEARING HOUSING 9076 B99ECTK ................................................................................. 9B_i....................................................
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ITEM # 89 90 9t 92 93 DESCRIPTION 3/8 NUT WASHER IDLER PULLEY WASHER 5/16 SERR FLG BOLT PART # NB280 NB272 B527 NB556 NB253 95 96 97 98 99 99A 5/16 NUT BRAKE LINK 3/8 BOLT 5/16 SPADE BOLT EYE BOLT 5/16-18 NUT NB170 4532 NB107 NB260 V139EB NB210Z 106A / 90-- 92 91 97 93 96 lO1/ 98 FIGURE Tension 113 NINE Assembly 112..............._T_ 11013 130 FIGURE Belt / Brake TEN Configuration 132 ii¸ lo9 !YENSiONB_CKEY! ¸ 4593YKii i _B B_g_vi_i_ Figure Twelve Height Adjust 132 i{em ............
FIGURE BRAKE ELEVEN ARM CONFIGURATIONS 124 / / 25 120 118 RIGHT Item # Description 118 1/4-20 BOLT 119 1/4-20 NUT 120 BRAKE ARM 121 1/4-20 NYLOCK 122 BRAKE PAD 123 10-24 BOLT 124 10-24 KEP NUT 125 EYE BOLT 128 129 148 SIDE Part # NB162 NB524 10589 NB180 9039 NB710 NB172 V139EB 1/4-20 NUT 1/4-20 BOLT 1/4-20 x 2 BOLT NB180 NB102 NB218 124 120 148 19 129 LEFT SIDE 18 1i9
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN NOT ACROSS N_LL FOR SAFE OPERATION -_ HILL_ 1. Fold th}s page along dotted l_ne _nd_csted above. 2. HoW page before you so that _ta _eft edge he ve_caHy pa_a[_e_ to a t_ee t_unk o_ othe_ updght structure. 3. S_ght across the fo_d _ the direction of hH[ Slope you want to _eaaureo 4.
44" FINISH CUT TRAILMOWER OWNER'S MANUAL HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS: MODEL Each TraitMower has its own serial number. Each engine has its own serial number. The serial number for the TrailMower will be t\mnd on the right hand side of the drive belt housing. The serial number for the engine will be t\mnd on the top of the blower fan housing. All TrailMower parts listed herein may be ordered directly tiom Swisher Mower & Machine Co. Inc., your nearest Swisher dealer, or fiom our website, www.swisherinc.