www.swisherinc.com OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. STARTING SERIAL #: L118-236001 RC14544CPKA RC14544CPKA-CA COMMERCIAL PRO 44” COUNTRY CUT TRAIL CUTTER IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before operating this equipment. Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts ade I The SWISHER ACQUISITION INC.
LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period's shown below beginning 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. This warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions: As required by CFR § 1060.
Thank you for choosing Swisher’s 44” Trail Cutter. Before operating your cutter, please read, understand and follow all of the safety precautions and other instructions explained in this manual. As with all power equipment, lawn mowers and cutters can be potentially dangerous if improperly used. 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.
• • • • • • • • • • Turn off the blades when not cutting. 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 cutter if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner or if the mower vibrates excessively. Excessive vibration is an indication of damage. Repair cutter as necessary. Dress properly. Do not operate the cutter when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when cutting.
OPERATING YOUR TRAIL CUTTER 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 mower 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 Note: Do not attempt to start the unit with the PTO switch in the “ENGAGED” position. • Engage blades by pulling out on the PTO switch. • Push PTO switch in to disengage blades. See detail on page 17 figure – 10 • The braking system is applied when the blades become disengaged. It is designed to bring the blades to a quick stop (approximately 10 seconds). The electric clutch comes with an internal brake.
CUTTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT • There is approximately 4” of height adjustment. • Rotate height adjust crank handle in a clockwise direction to lower the mower deck. Rotate counterclockwise to lift the mower deck. • Dense areas should be cut twice. • Push handle down to lock height position. • Adjust the top link located on the front of the hitch to level the mower after adjusting the cutting height (See figure 2 page 11).
• • 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. CUTTER MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this cutter does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING The unit is not cutting level. • Level deck. Check air pressure of all tires; make sure they are equal. See tires for maximum inflation. • Without the engine running, make certain blades are installed identically. The engine will not start. • Disengage blades, turn key switch to the “OFF” position, check battery and all other electrical connections and inspect spark plug and wire. • Contact engine manufacturer or qualified mechanic. Engine runs poorly. • See engine manual.
SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged.
UNCRATING & SET-UP DIAGRAM Item # Description 1 Weldment - Hitch Mount; RC44 2 Nut - 3/8-16 Lock 3 Nut - 3/4-10 Lock 4 Washer - 3/4" SAE Flat 5 Nut - 5/8-11 Lock 6 Pin - Clevis 3/8 X 3 ZP 7 Bolt - Hex, 5/8-11 X 2 1/2" 8 Top Link - Cat 0 W/ Adjusting Rod 9 Bolt - Hex, 3/4-10 X 4 1/2" 10 Pin - #39 Hair Pin (A155H) 11 Bolt - Hex, 3/8-16 X 1 1/4 Part # 21114* NB182 21132 NB146 21138 21131 NB667 21103 21130 NB127 NB618 Item # 12 13 14 15 Description Washer - 3/4 ID 18 GA Coupler - 2" Ball Bolt - Hex, 3/8-16 X
FRONT SKIRT ASSEMBLY Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description Nut - Serr Flange, 1/4-20 Grade 5 ZY Rubber Flapper Washer - Fender, 1/4X1 1/4OD Gr 2 ZY Bolt - Serr Flange, 1/4-20 X 3/4 GR5 ZY Nut - Serr Flange, 1/4-20 Grade 5 ZY Plate - Harness, Mount Plate - Harness, Mount Support Bolt - 1/4-20 X 1 3/4 GR2 ZY Part # NB524 10384 11520 NB690 NB180 20910* 20911* NB278 FIGURE 3 HITCH ASSEMBLY Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Description Weldment - Pivot Bracket Assembly Weldment - Hitch Mount; RC44
MOTOR BASE, WHEEL & HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLIES FIGURE 5 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Description Nut - 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut, Push - 5/16 Knob Height Adjustment Height Adjust Rod Bolt - 1/2-13 X 1 1/2 1/2-13 Jam Nut Washer - Bellville, .512x1.26x .138 1/2 NR Mach Bushing 14 GA Screw - .312-18 x .75 Front Battery Cover Bolt - 5/16" X 18 UNC X .
DECK ASSEMBLY FIGURE 6 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Deck - Weldment Screw - .312-18 x .
BLADE DRIVER ASSEMBLY FIGURE 7 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Description Nut - Nyloc 1"-8 Washer - 1" X 2" X 14GA Pulley - Blade, 10.
ENGINE PULLEY/BELT ASSEMBLY FIGURE 8 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Description Engine (Reference Model Shown) Washer - Split Lock, 3/8 ZY, Medium Bolt - 3/8-16 X 1 1/4 GR5 ZY Spacer - 1.25OD X 1.032 ID X .90 Txt Blk Nut - Nyloc 5/16-18 ZY Nut - Lock, 5/16-18 ZY 2 Way Grade A Bolt - 5/16-18 X 3 HCC GR5 ZY Clutch - Electric; 1" Crank ZTR 50 Washer - Belleville 7/16 X 1 1/4 Bolt - 7/16-20 X 2 1/2 HCS GR5 ZP Nyloc Muffler - Kawasaki, 14.
CONSOLE ASSEMBLY FIGURE 10 Item No.
REPAIR PARTS Your 44’’ Trailcutter 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. Mowers equipped with a 14.5HP engine have a separate 2.5 gallon fuel tank. California compliant mowers are equipped with a carbon canister.
BATTERY HOLDER CONFIGURATION Mower require a U1 battery (not included). Lid Closed Position Lid Opened Position FIGURE 14 Note: Use Thumbscrew [item #3] to hold lid in the open position as shown in illustration above.
BATTERY CABLE ASSEMBLY Mower require a U1 battery (not included). Item # 1 2 3 Description Cable - Black 10" Nut - M8 x 1.35 Zinc Bolt - HH M8 x 1.
RECOMMENDED HITCH CONFIGURATIONS AND POSITIONS FIGURE 17 ȴﴠﴠﴠﴠﴠﴠ FIGURE 18 FIGURE 19 FIGURE 20 Unlocked 21 FIGURE 21 Locked
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www.swisherinc.com OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. 44” COUNTRY CUT TRAIL CUTTER 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 motor mount. 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 or your nearest Swisher dealer. All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the engine supplied with your mower.
