26 HP- 60" CUT CELEBRATING OVER 60 YEARS OFINNOVATION 1945- 2007 1602 CORPORATE Manufacturing DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, PHONE 660-747-8183 FAX 660-747-8650 MISSOURI 64093 quality lawn care equipment since 1945 OWNER'S MANUAL 12935 Rev.
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 two (2) years 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.
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Swisher Zero Turn mower. This machine is built for the greatest efficiency and rapid mowing of large areas. Conveniently located controls and dual commercial grade hydrostatic transmissions regulated by steering levers, contribute the machine's performance. to This manual is a valuable document. Following the instructions for use, service, maintenance, etc. can greatly increase the life-span of your machine.
INTRODUCTION Uncrating & Assembly TOOLS REQUIRED: ,/ 2 - ½" Wrenches or ½" Socket with drive ratchet ,/ Tire pressure ,/ Nail bar or claw hammer ,/ Wire snips gauge To Remove The Mower From The Crate Dispose of top and side panels of the crate. Remove loose parts and packing Cut any banding or strapping Disengage material that may be holding the mower to the crate. spark plug wire and place where it cannot make a connection. Raise the mower deck to its highest position..
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. 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. General Use Read all instructions in this operator's manual NOTE: and on the machine before starting it. Ensure that you understand them and then abide by them.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Use Continued Remember _Always look around before and during reversing maneuvers. The operator is responsible for avoiding dangers or accidents. Slow down before turning. Shut down the mower deck when not mowing. Be careful when rounding the blades do not hit them. fixed objects, Only operate well-lit conditions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Slope Operation Remove obstacles such Mow up and down, on terrain that slopes Avoid starting slip, shut down Always more the blades machine for holes, on slopes, and gradually or bumps. easily. down begin the slope. Remember The operator is responsible for avoiding dangers or accidents. and if it proves downward, if possible. On uneven terrain, movements the machine the can hide obstacles. of the steering Do not mow wet grass.
SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE OIL TYPE SPARK TIRE 2.0 GAL TANKS UNLEADED (SPI-SF-SJ): PLUG GROUND DUAL SPEED SIZE REGULAR SEE ENGINE MANUAL SEE ENGINE MANUAL 0- 6 mph FRONT: 4.10x3.5-5 5/8 Bearing REAR: TIRE PRESSURE BA-I-I-ERY 20 X 10 X 8 FRONT: 50 psi Max REAR: 22 psi Max 12V / Heavy Duty 275 CCA Type Ul L HYDRO Bolt Torque BLADE BOLT TORQUE 27 + - 3 ft. Ibs 35 ft. Ibs CUTTING HEIGHT 1.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Operator Presence Syste m Be sure the operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. mower does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. If your The engine should not start unless the parking brakes (handle controls) are engaged (rotated outward), the PTO (Blade Engagement - See OPERATION FEATURES section of this manual) switch is disengaged (pressed down), and the operator is on the seat.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Blade Maintenance CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety. Disconnect spark plug wire. Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding onto blade. Avoid the sharp edge of the blade. For best results, mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damage blades. Safely raise front of mower. SEE WARNING WARNI NG Hold or block blade from turning. Loosen blade nut and remove blade. Replace blade, (SEE SPECIF ICAT IONS).
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-Belts Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. SEE SPECIFICATION for belt part numbers belt. and SERVICE section of this manual for instructions on how to replace Engine REFER Overall TO YOUR ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL Unit Care Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass, leaves, and other debris that may have accumulated on the machine.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before Each 8 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours Season Use Check Brake Operation Stora,qe X X Check Tire Pressure X X Check Operator Presence X Parking X Brake Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Repl Before X X ace X X3 Mow er Blades Check Battery Clean Battery Ter mina ts & X X X X Check Belts X Check Engine Oil Change w/filter X X Engine Oil Xl,2 Change Engine Oil w/o filter Replace Xl,2 Oil Filter Xl,2 Clean Air Fil
OPERATION FEATURES , Throttle Control - Used to control 7. Control Lever - Sets the speed of the mow er in both the forward and reverse directions and also turns the mower. 8. Hydro Bypass - Engages transmissions for normal operation and disengages transmissions for pushing or pulling the unit 9. Fuet Tanks - Dual 2.0 gal fuel tanks 10. Seat Slide 11. Battery 12. Pivoting 13.
OPERATION FEATURES 1. Throttle Control- Used to control 7. Control Levers - Sets the speed of the mow er in both the forward and reverse directions and also turns the mower. 8. Hydro Bypass - Engages transmissions for normal operation and d is engages transmissions for pushing or pulling the unit 9. Fuet Tanks - Dual 2.0 gal fuel tanks 10. Seat Slide 11. Battery 12. Pivoting 13. Discharge Engine Speed 2. Hour Meter- Indicates hours of operation 3.
OPERATION FEATURES Left Control Panel Right Control Panel Rear of Un it 1. Throttle Control- Used to control 7. Control Levers - Sets the speed of the mow er in both the forward and reverse directions and also turns the mower. 8. Hydro Bypass - Engages transmissions for normal operation and disengages transmissions for pushing or pulling the unit 9. Fuet Tanks - Dual 2.0 gal fuel tanks 10. Seat Slide 11. Battery 12. Pivoting 13. Discharge Engine Speed 2.
OPERATION Starting Operator must (outward) position. position (pushed be sitting in the seat. Control handles must be in the neutral Parking brake must be on. PTO must be in the disengage down). Set choke (if needed), turn key and release throttle to half and shut choke off. as soon Close motion control levers (move inward), releasing Be sure all people are clear of the area. maximum. as engine starts.
OPERATION Controls Be familiar with all controls, starting the machine. _Motion control movement.
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting The Cutting Height Push out on the Deck Lift Handle and raise or lower the deck to the desired position. Position 1 is the lowest setting and Position The cutting range is from approximately 8 is the highest position 1 ½" to approximately 5" Deck Leveling TOOLS ,/ REQUIRED: 2 - ½" Wrenches or ½" Socket Lower deck down the cutting with drive ratchet to the lowest position Loosen the nuts on the top side of the deck the lift cables attach to.
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Deck Belt Routing & Replacement Re m oval Replacement `/Disconnect ,/Apply spark parking ,/Lower to its lowest tension position ,/The idler secure to its original pulleys belt ,/Reinstall ,/Reconnect the belt tension the belt covers spark plug wire Front of Unit 22 at this time position For replacement belt part number refer to Replacement Quick Reference Chart in this manual it around Refer to routing belt will be loose ,/Tightly the belt over the top of the
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Hydro Belt Routing & Replacement Removal Replacement ,/Disconnect ,/Apply spark parking ,/Disconnect plug wire ,/Install from electric ,/Remove clutch stop weldment ,/Remove t he engine to deck ,/Disconnect idler spring ,/Disconnect tension clutch (9973TK) ,/The belt belt will be loose ,/Tightly secure to its original ,/Reinstall the deck idler ,/ Remove belt from the engine the Hydro pulleys it around the engine pulley and the hydro pulleys.
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Engine to Deck Belt Removal Replacement ,/Apply parking v_ Lower the deck ,/ Disconnect ,/ Remove electric brake ,/Install to its lowest tension idler Refer deck it around the electric clutch and route it through the idler and around the deck pulley. position belt from the mower new belt by placing and the ,/The to routing diagram belt will be loose below.
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Parking Brakes ,/The Swisher ZT2660 is equipped with a Parking Brake system activated by pulling the brake knob (10) up. ,/Adjustment ,/Raise for the system is located on the ends of the brake weldment rod (18). the rear wheel off the ground. ,/Disengage unit the hydro to be adjusted with the hydro release handle at the rear of the ,/Adjust so that the brake is not on when the handles are in the operator position. wheel should turn freely.
WIRING HARNESS I WARNING When it is necessary to raise the mower for any repair or service, use jackstands to provide adequate support.
PARTS BREAKDOWN Item # 1 4 5 10 11 Heio.ht Adiust Handle 9952 Plate (right) 9937 13 10535 L_ Suptx_rt Plate (left) Lock Plate 9936 14 Deck Lift Handle Spring 5/16-18 X2 1/2 GR5 Bolt NB138 9922 15 5/16 SAE Washer NB275 26x249 16 10898 17 B99S 18 NB253 19 9958 20 Bushing - Latch Pin 7839Z NB 170 21 7826 9913 22 Height Adjust Handle Grip De ck LN Weldmem Bolt - Self Tapping, 9"X 5/16-18 1.
PARTS BREAKDOWN Item # Part# Description 1 12935 26 HP B&S Enqine 2 NB170 5/1 6-18 Serrated Flanqe Nut 3 BB105SL Spacer Enqine Pulley 4 9993 Motor Pulley 3.25" 5 4258 1/4 X 1/2 KeyStock 6 689S Enqine Pulley Spacer Short .687 7 Electric Clutch 381 3 8 699 Washer Bellevi lie Engine Pulley 9 7/16-20 X 3.
PARTS BREAKDOWN Item # 1 2 De scfiption Deck - Lift Linkaue Assembly 5/16-18 Senated Flame Nut Part # 12777 NB170 3 Bolt - Cania_e 5/16-18 X 3/4 GR5 ZY 10216 4 Bolt- 5/16-18X 5 Washer- 1 1/4 HCC GR5 ZY SAE 5/16 ZY NB504 NB275 6 Buskm_ - Latch Pn 7839Z 7 5/16-18 Nvloc Nut NB181 8 9 Strap - Linkage, Paiuted Temion Bracket 12878 9918* 10 5/16-18 X 3 1/2 eve bolt NB3 15 11 Deck - Bell, Idler Assv 10534 12 Idler Pullev OD-2.
PARTS BREAKDOWN LIFT DETAIL SEEIDLER SEE LIFT DETAIL IDL ER DETAIL Item Item # I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Part # Descriptio n 60 ZT Deck Weldment 9901 5/16-18 x 3/4 Sen" flange bolt Belt Cover 3/8 SAE washer NB596 3/8-16 nytoc nut NB182 Anti-scalp roller 3/8 ID 3/8-16 X 4 Carriage Bolt Deck Han¢l,er 5/16-18 serrated flange nut Chute mount 6025 NB272 AS001 NB707 9938 NB170 6030 5/16-18 x8 1/2 HCC GR2 ZP NB136 3/8-16 Ngoc NutZY NB182 9100 Torsion spring- bent leg Discharge Chute
PARTS BREAKDOWN I) 1 3/4-16 Nut NB175 2 Bellevilte Washer AS155 3 Pulley 4 1/2" B4104 4 5 Spacer 3/4 ID X 1 1/40D 18 GA Washer 12823 NB179 6 7 Center Blade Driver Outer Blade Driver 12824 10540 8 9 3/4 ID X 1 3/40D Flat Washer Blade Mount Plate B98W 9008 10 11 3/8-24 Two Way Lock Nut Blade NB216 3293 12 3/8-24 X 1 Bolt NB238 13 14 Belteville Washer NB607 Blade Bearing 6" Blade Driver Shaft B98 9078 15 Center 16 5" Blade Driver Shaft 9077 17 18 Blade Driver Housinq 10539
PARTS BREAKDOWN / Item # Descriptio n Part # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Hydro Pan Weldment Eaton H_ro w/Resv & Tank Eaton Hydro w/Resv & Tank & Ext Tire & Wheel 20 x 10 x 8 5/64 x 3/4 cotter pin Wheel Hub Lu¢!,Nut 1/2-20 Support - Hydro 9935 10268 10269 3756 9920 13044 AS155 NB519 2203LN 13082 11 12 Connector- Hydro Support Screw - .312- 18 X .75 13083 26X249 13 WASHER .
PARTS BREAKDOWN SEE @ Item # 1 2 3 4 Description Seat Base Con trol Pan et Hour Meter Throttle Control 35" 5 6 7 8 9 10 Hand le Pivot 99 85 1" Dir. Handle Weldment, Ri,qht Txt BIk 5/16-18 X1 Serrated Flan,qe GR5 Bolt St ora,qe Comp art men t 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Not Start Choked engine and attempt to restart Engine flooded 3. Wait s evera! minutes before attempting restart. 4. 4. Bad spark plug Replace spark plug 5. 5. Dirtyair filter Clean or repl ace air filter 6. Replace fuel filter 7. Drain fuel tank &carburetor, refill tank with fresh gas and replace fuel filter Dirtyfuel filter 7. Water in fuel 8. Loose or damaged wiring 9. Carburetor out of adjustment 10. Engine valves out of adjustment 11.
TROUBLESHOOTING Continued PROBLEM CAUSE Set i n High Cut ( position 8)/red uce s peed "Choke" position 2. Push choke control in 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under dec k. 3. Clean undersideof 4. Clean or repl ace air filter 4. Dirty air filter 5. Chec k oil Ievellc ha nge oil 5. Low oil level/dirty oil 6. Clean and re-gap or change plug 6. Faultyspar 7. Replace fuel filter 7. Dirty fuel filter 8. Drain fuel tank & refill tank with fresh gas 8. Stale or dirty fuel 9. 9.
TROUBLESHOOTING Continued PROBLEM Poor cut uneven Battery will not charge CAUSE CORRECTIO N 1. Worn, bent or loose blade 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt 2. Mower deck not level 2. Level deck See sect! on i n this manua! Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under dec k 3. Clean undersideof 4. Replace deck 5. Replace bl ade dr! ver asse mbt y 3. 4. Bent deck 5. Faulty Blade driver assembly 1. Bad battery 1. Replace b att ery 2. Poor cable connections 2. 3.
Mower Each Identification mower Unauthorized has its own model number. Each Use only Swisher engine has its own model number. The model number for the mower will be found under the The replacement unit with anything seat. authorized The model number for the engine will be Replacement replacement parts. of any part on this other than Swisher replacement part may found on the top of the blower fan housing.
Replacement Parts Quick Reference Swisher Part # Part Description 12777 Deck Lift Linkage Assy AS069 Fuse 10 Amp 6046 47" Hydro Belt 3756 20 x 10 x 8 Rear Tire 5058 122" Deck Belt 3293 20.5 Mulching Blade 10263 83" Engine to Deck Belt 10540 Blade Driver Assembly (outside) 12824 Blade Driver Assembly (center) CAUTION Use extreme Before care when performing spark by placing Do not wear watch or jewelry.
WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The California Air Resources Board and Swisher Mower, is pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system (EECS) on your model year 2006 and laterSwisher Product. In California, new Outdoor Power Equipment, must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stri ngent anti-smog standards.
SWISHER Back before electricity his mother's chicken family's lawn mower HISTORY came to rural Missouri house. Max Swisher Max never liked to mow creating a self-propelled unit. grass. was producing He installed lawn mowers a gearbox By tying one end of arope from on his to the mower and the other end to a tree in the center of the yard the mower circled the tree, shortening the rope and guiding the mower in concentric circles.
