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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
STARTING SERIAL #:
L1-07302001
RTB18552
RTB18552-CA
POL18552
POL18552-CA
POL18552EX
Rev. 08-248
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093
Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945
14066
52" ROUGH CUT
TRAIL CUTTER
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
PHONE (660) 747-8183 FAX (660) 747-8650
Made In The
USA
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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. STARTING SERIAL #: L1-07302001 RTB18552 RTB18552-CA POL18552 POL18552-CA 52” ROUGH CUT POL18552EX TRAIL CUTTER Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts Rev. 08-248 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 Made In The...
- Page 2 1-800-222-8183. The model number, serial number, date of purchase, and the name of the authorized Swisher dealer from whom you purchased the mower will be needed before any warranty claim can be processed.
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
Thank you for choosing Swisher’s 52 ‘’ 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. - Page 4 • 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.
- Page 5 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.
- Page 6 ENGAGING BLADES Note: Do not attempt to start the unit with the engage switch console in the ‘’ ENGAGED ’’ position. • Engage blades by pulling out on the PTO switch. • Push PTO switch in to disengage blades. See detail on page 16 figure – 8 •The braking system is applied when the blades become disengaged.
- Page 7 CUTTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT • There is approximately 3 inches of height adjustment. • Dense areas of material should be cut twice.] STARTING TO CUT • Adjust the cutting height to desired height. • Double check vehicle connection to cutter attachment. •...
- Page 8 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.
- Page 9 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING The unit is not cutting level. • Check for bent or broken blades • 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.
- Page 10 SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from Swisher Mower and Machine Co. Inc. 1-800-222-8183,8-5 CT M-F OD39-SWISHER FLAG DECAL OD29-DANGER DECAL OD33-5MPH DECAL OD36-Deflector Decal OD55-DANGER DECAL OD10-ENGAGE DECAL OD45-WARNING DECAL OD99112 LARGE SWISHER LOGO...
- Page 11 FRONT SKIRT ASSEMBLY FIGURE 1 PART NO. DESCRIPTION NB596 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X 3/4 Gr 5 NB181 Nut - Nyloc 5/16-18 ZY 13856TC Front Guard Support 13857 Front Debris Flap; RT52 10548 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18X1GR5 ZY 13861TK Clamping Plate-Front Debris Guard;...
- Page 12 GAS TANK ASSEMBLY FIGURE 4 ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 6102NC Cap - Gas, Black Tank; T60 AS100 Tank - Gas, Plastic Black 13912* Bracket - Gas Tank, Large 13911TC Bracket - Gas Tank NB109 Bolt - Serr Flange, 1/4-20 X 1/2 GR5 ZY NB690 Bolt - Serr Flange, 1/4-20 X 3/4 GR5 ZY NB147...
- Page 13 NOT ACTUAL ENGINE, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ENGINE USED FIGURE 6 (REF. ONLY) ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION EBS18.5 Engine - B&S 18.5 Intk W/Fltr&Prss. Lub. 689S Spacer - Short, Engine Pulley, .687 689S Spacer - Short, Engine Pulley, .687 13868TC Motorbase Weldment - RT52 NB253 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X1 1/4ZY Gr5 Washer - Belleville 7/16 X 1 1/4...
- Page 14 COVER – GUARD ASSEMBLY FIGURE 8 ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 13836* Deck - RT52; Center 13962* Weldment - Right; RT52 Deck NB253 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X1 1/4ZY Gr5 NB170 Nut - Serr Flange 5/16-18 ZY Case Hrd NB596 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X 3/4 Gr 5 13961TC...
- Page 15 AXLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FIGURE 8 ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 13842TC Front Axle Support - RT52 13962TC Weldment - Right; RT52 Deck 13961TC Weldment - Left; RT52 Deck NB170 Nut - Serr Flange 5/16-18 ZY Case Hrd 13844TC Rear Axle Support - RT52, Left NB596 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X 3/4 Gr 5 13843TC...
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Page 16: Console Assembly
CONSOLE ASSEMBLY FIGURE 8 THROTTLE KNOB 686K PTO SWITCH 3605 KEY SWITCH 3623 PLASTIC CONSOLE COVER 686C CONSOLE ENGAGE 686C mod 8-32 X KEP NUT NB201 1/4'' SAE WASHER NB274 8-32 X 1/2'' PHIL TRUSS NB197 CONSOLE PLATE WELDMENT 6108TK WIRING SCHEMATICS PARTS NOT SHOWN Description... - Page 17 ENGINE TO BLADE PULLEY CONFIGURATION FIGURE 9 I TEM NO. PART NO. DESCRI PTI ON 3813 Clut ch - Elect ric; ZTR 50 B527 Pulley - I dler, OD-3.25", ID-3/8" 13863 Pulley - 14" X 1" ID; RT52 14276 Belt, 5/8" x 64" (RT52)
- Page 18 COMMON REPAIR PARTS Your 52’’ 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.
- Page 19 Power Equipment, but Swisher Mower cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts. As the Power Equipment owner, you should be aware that Swisher Mower, may deny you warranty coverage if your Power Equipment, or a covered part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance, unapproved modifications, or the use of parts not made or approved by the equipment manufacturer.
- Page 20 All mower parts listed herein may be ordered directly from MANUAL Swisher Mower & Machine Co. Inc. or your nearest Swisher dealer. All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the engine supplied with your mower MODEL NO.