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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
STARTING SERIAL #:
L111-337001
RTB12544
RTB12544-CA
RTB12544A
RTB12544EC
RTB14544
RTB14544-CA
RTB14544A
RTB14544A-CA
RTB14544EC
POL12544X
POL12544X-CA
POL12544XEX
POL14544X
POL14544X-CA
POL14544XEX
Rev. 11-337
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093
Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945
17338
44" ROUGH CUT
TRAIL CUTTER
Assembly
Operation
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
PHONE (660) 747-8183 FAX (660) 747-8650
RTB12544 Shown
Made In The
USA
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Summary of Contents for Swisher RTB12544A
- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. STARTING SERIAL #: L111-337001 RTB12544 RTB12544-CA RTB12544A RTB12544EC RTB12544 Shown RTB14544 RTB14544-CA RTB14544A RTB14544A-CA RTB14544EC 44” ROUGH CUT POL12544X POL12544X-CA TRAIL CUTTER POL12544XEX POL14544X POL14544X-CA POL14544XEX Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts Rev. 11-337...
- 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.
- Page 3 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.
- 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 starting 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 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 16 figure –...
- Page 7 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.
- Page 8 • 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! •...
- Page 9 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. •...
- Page 10 SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from Swisher 1-800-222-8183, 8-5 CT M-F OD39-SWISHER FLAG DECAL OD82-44 RUGGED CUT DECAL OD33-5MPH DECAL OD29-DANGER DECAL OD36-Deflector Decal OD55-DANGER DECAL OD45-WARNING DECAL OD10-ENGAGE DECAL OD99112 LARGE SWISHER LOGO...
- Page 11 FRONT SKIRT ASSEMBLY FIGURE 1 Item # Description Part # Bolt - Serr Flange, 1/4-20 X 3/4 GR5 ZY NB690 Washer - Fender, 1/4X1 1/4OD Gr 2 ZY 11520 Rubber Flapper 10384 Nut - Serr Flange, 1/4-20 Grade 5 ZY NB524 When ordering replacement parts * = USE PAINT CODE: TC=TEX.RED,S=SILVER,TK=TEX.BLACK...
- Page 12 Item # Description Part # Crank Rod ES214 MOBILITY & COVER Bolt - 1/2-13 X 1 1/2 HCC GR5 ZY 10046 Single Point Pivot Block 4007TK ASSEMBLIES 1/2-13 2-Way Jam Lock Nut NB121 Washer - Bellville, .512x1.26x .138 GR2 10291 FIGURE 3 1/2-13 Jam Nut NB118...
- Page 13 DECK ASSEMBLY Item # Description Part # Screw - .312-18 x .75 26X249 Side Gusset - Right 15057* FIGURE 4 Nut - 5/16-18 Serrated Flange NB170 Side Gusset - Left 15056* Deck - Weldment; RT44 15727* Bracket - Remote Cable Detent 15606* Weldment - Blade Mount 15005*...
- Page 14 BLADE DRIVER ASSEMBLY FIGURE 5 Item # Description Part # Stump Jumper Weldment 4859TK 3/4 '' Washer ZP NB179 Blade 10358 3/4''-10 X 2 1/2 ''GR8 Bolt NB611 3/4-10 Nyloc Nut NB609 1"ID X 2"OD X 14GA Bellville Washer NB738 NB614HT 1'' X 1 1/2'' 10GA Washer Hardened PLN Blade Bearing...
- Page 15 NOT ACTUAL ENGINE PULLEY ASSEMBLY ENGINE USED FIGURE 6 (REF. ONLY) Engine B&S 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 NB253 5/16''-18 X 1 1/4'' Serrated Flange Bolt 5/16'' USS Flat Washer ZP NB556 RT44 Belt Guide 4867 Spacer For Engine Pulley BB105S Bolt - Serr Flange,5/16-18 X1 3/4 ZY Gr5 NB515 Engine Pulley- 4.25"OD,1 1/4'' ID...
- Page 16 CONSOLE ASSEMBLY FIGURE 8 Item # Description Part # T Handle for Console 4463TK 1/4-20 Nylok Nut NB180 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut NB181 5/16-18 X 1 1/2 Torx Pan ZP NB591 Console Weldment 4575TK Key Switch Lock Washer 9088 Key Switch Nut 9087 Key Switch ON-OFF, 2 Prong Key Switch ( 12-VOLT )
- Page 17 WIRING DIAGRAM ( RTB12544, RTB12544EC, POL12544X ) FIGURE 10 WIRING DIAGRAM ( RTB134412V ) FIGURE 11...
- Page 18 WIRING DIAGRAM ( RTB14544, POL14544X, POL14544XEX ) FIGURE 12 Notes...
- Page 19 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.
- Page 20 WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance is not covered. ADD-ON OR MODIFIED PARTS: The use of add-on or modified parts may be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. Swisher is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of an add-on or modified part.
- Page 21 Maintenance Log Date Oil Date Date Blades Notes Changed Changed Sharpen or Belts Changed...
- Page 22 Maintenance Log Date Oil Date Date Blades Notes Changed Changed Sharpen or Belts Changed...
- Page 23 Maintenance Log Date Oil Date Date Blades Notes Changed Changed Sharpen or Belts Changed...
- Page 24 RTB12544-CA All mower parts listed herein may be ordered directly from RTB12544A Swisher or your nearest Swisher dealer. RTB12544EC All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the engine supplied with your mower RTB14544...