www.swisherinc.com OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. STARTING SERIAL #: L118-236001 RC14544BS RC14544BS-CA 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 8/23/2019 17338 REV 18-236 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 a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. As required by CFR § 1060.120, the fuel system related components, which have been certified to this equipment by SAI are to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser.
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.
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 T-handle console in the “ENGAGED” position. • Engage blades by pulling down the T-handle lever into the horizontal position. • Return lever to the vertical position to disengage blades. See Fig 8 pg 16. •The braking system is applied when the blades become disengaged. It is designed to bring the blades to a quick stop (approximately 7 seconds).
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. TOW HITCH OFFSET • When offsetting the cutter do so to the side opposite the discharge of the tow vehicle if towing with a mower.
• 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.
FRONT SKIRT ASSEMBLY FIGURE 1 Item # 1 2 3 4 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 Part # NB524 10384 11520 NB690 HITCH ASSEMBLY FIGURE 2 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Description Plug - 1.
MOTOR BASE, WHEEL & HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLIES FIGURE 3 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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 Nut - 1/2-13 Jam Washer - Bellville, .512x1.26x .138 1/2 NR Mach Bushing 14 GA Screw - .312-18 x .75 Guard - Battery Box Base Bolt - 5/16" X 18 UNC X .
DECK ASSEMBLY FIGURE 4 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description Deck - Weldment Screw - .312-18 x .
BLADE DRIVER ASSEMBLY FIGURE 5 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 ASSEMBLY FIGURE 6 Item # Description 1 Engine B&S 2 5/16''-18 X 1 1/4'' Serrated Flange Bolt 3 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut 4 5/16''-18 Nyloc Nut 5 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X1 3/4 ZY Gr5 6 Spacer For Engine Pulley 7 1/4'' X 1'' Key Stock 8 Engine Pulley- 4.
CONSOLE ASSEMBLY FIGURE 8 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Description T Handle for Console 1/4-20 Nyloc Nut 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut 5/16-18 X 1 1/2 Bolt Console Weldment Key Switch Lock Washer Key Switch Nut Keys Key Switch Console Mount Plate Item # 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Part # 4463* NB180 NB181 NB505 4575* 9088 9087 KSK 3623 4852* Description 1/4 SAE Washer 1/4-20 X 2 1/2 HCC GR2 ZP 1/4-20 X 1 1/4 HCC GR5 ZP Link for Console 5/64 X 3/4 Cotter Pin Clutch Cable Clevis 1/4 X 1 1/2 Clevis Pin Engage Cable W
WIRING DIAGRAM, 14.
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. ˪筆 FIGURE 12 FIGURE 11 Mowers equipped with a 14.
BATTERY HOLDER CONFIGURATION FIGURE 13 Lid Closed Position Lid Opened Position Note: Use Thumbscrew [item #3] to hold lid in the open position as shown in illustration above.
˪艆Q RECOMMENDED HITCH CONFIGURATIONS AND POSITIONS FIGURE 15 20
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www.swisherinc.com OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. RC14544BS 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.
