swisherinc.com OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. RTB115441 RTB134412V RTB14544 44” ROUGH CUT TRAIL CUTTER Rev. 05-033 Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O.
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.
Thank you for choosing Swisher’s 44 ‘’ Trailcutter. 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 TRAILCUTTER 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 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 detail on page 14 figure – 8 • 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 inches of height adjustment. • Rotate height adjust crank handle in a clockwise direction to lower the mower deck. counter-clockwise direction to lift the mower deck. • Dense areas of material 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.
CUTTER MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this cutter 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. BEFORE EACH SEASON A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer. • Replace the spark plug.
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. Order by part number from Swisher Mower and Machine Co. Inc.
FRONT SKIRT ASSEMBLY 5 FIGURE 1 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 2 Description 5/16-18 X 1 HCC GR5 ZP Metal Strap For Rubber Flap Rubber Flapper 5/16-18 Nylock Nut Deck Weldment Part # NB501 4853TC 10384 NB181 10357TC 1 4 3 15 14 HITCH BAR ASSEMBLY 11 2 16 8 1 FIGURE 2 4 9 6 13 7 3 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Description Hitch Tube 3/8'' -16 x 3'' GR.
1 FIGURE 4 Item # Description 1 5/16-18 x 3/4 Serr Flg.
1 NOT ACTUAL ENGINE PULLEY ASSEMBLY ENGINE USED FIGURE 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Engine B&S 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut 5/16''-18 X 1 1/4'' Serrated Flange Bolt 5/16'' USS Flat Washer ZP RT44 Belt Guide Spacer For Engine Pulley 5/16''-18 X 2 1/4 ''Flang Serr. GR5 ZP Engine Pulley- 4.25"OD,1 1/4'' ID 1/4'' X 1'' Key Stock Spacer Lower For Engine Pulley Washer Washer Belleville Engine Pulley 7/16''-20 X 1 HCF GR5 ZP Oil Drain Valve Oil Drain Cap 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut (REF.
CONSOLE ASSEMBLY FIGURE 8 Item # Description 1 T Handle for Console 2 1/4-20 Nylok Nut 3 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut 4 5/16-18 X 1 1/2 Torx Pan ZP 5 Console Weldment 6 Key Switch Lock Washer 7 Key Switch Nut 8 Key Switch ON-OFF, 2 Prong Key Switch ( 12-VOLT ) 9 1/4-20 X 2 1/2 HCC GR2 ZP 10 1/4 SAE Washer 11 Console Mount Plate 12 1/4-20 Wing Nut ZP 13 1/4 X 1 1/2 Clevis Pin 14 1/4-20 X 1 1/4 HCC GR5 ZP 15 Clutch Cable Clevis 16 Link for Console 17 3/32 X 3/4 Cotter Pin Wiring Harness B&S (RECOIL) 18 Wiring Harness B&
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.
44”ROUGH CUT TRAILCUTTER swisherinc.com OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. RTB115441 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 blower fan housing. All mower parts listed herein may be ordered directly from Swisher Mower & Machine Co. Inc. or your nearest Swisher dealer.
