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OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. STARTING SERIAL #: L115-294001 POL11544X POL11544XEX POL14544X POL14544X-CA POL14544XEX 44” ROUGH CUT RC11544BS RC11544BSXP TRAIL CUTTER RC14544BS RC14544BS-CA RC14544BSXP Assembly IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Operation Read and follow all Read and follow all Safety Precautions Safety Precautions...
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Should you have any questions concerning this warranty, please contact us toll-free at 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.
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.
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• 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.
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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.
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Stop cutter. STARTING THE ENGINE See engine manufacturer’s recommendations for the type and amount of oil and fuel used. Trail Cutters equipped with an electric start engine will need a battery (sold separately). Swisher recommends using a standard “U1” battery. •...
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When offsetting the cutter do so to the side opposite the discharge of the tow vehicle. • Swisher recommends if the tow vehicle is equipped with a mid-mount mower to overlap the cut approximately 6”. This may vary depending on mowing terrain, obstacles, and/or tow vehicle. Always keep safety the first priority.
• 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 and discharging debris properly. The engine may stall if you are mowing too fast! •...
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. •...
SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from Swisher. 1-800-222-8183, 8-5 CT M-F 19976-SWISHER FLAG DECAL OD82-44 RUGGED CUT DECAL OD33-5MPH DECAL OD29-DANGER DECAL OD36-DEFLECTOR DECAL OD55-DANGER DECAL OD10-ENGAGE DECAL OD45-WARNING DECAL OD99112 LARGE SWISHER LOGO...
DECK ASSEMBLY Item # Description Part # FIGURE 4 Deck - Weldment 15727* Screw - .312-18 x .75 26X249 Side Gusset - Left 15056* Nut - 5/16-18 Serrated Flange NB170 Side Gusset - Right 15057* Z Bracket, Jack Support 15055* Front Rail/Deck Support 15054* Remote Cable Mount - Bolt On...
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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 California compliant mowers are have a separate 2.5 gallon fuel tank.
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RECOMMENDED HITCH CONFIGURATIONS AND POSITIONS...
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All mower parts listed herein may be ordered directly from POL11544X Swisher or your nearest Swisher dealer. All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the POL11544XEX engine supplied with your mower...