Maintenance - Swisher ST50022STDQ Owner's Manual

Make sure your trimmer
guidelines in mind every
Trimmer Maintenance
is in safe working condition by keeping the following
time you use your trimmer.
• Keep trimmer in good operating condition and keep all guards and shields in
place. DO NOT operate this trimmer if any of the shields and guards are
missing.
• Check all fasteners for secure fit to keep equipment in safe working order.
Make adjustments as necessary.
• To reduce fire hazards, keep engine free of grass leaves or excessive grease.
• DO NOT operate trimmer with a damaged or missing muffler. DO NOT
tamper with exhaust system; this may cause a fire hazard.
• DO NOT operate engine if air cleaner or the cover over the carburetor air
intake is missing. Removal of these parts could create a fire hazard.
• Before cleaning, making adjustments or repairing the trimmer, STOP engine,
disconnect spark plug wire and allow engine to cool.
• Handle Gasoline with care. DO NOT smoke or use open flame near gasoline.
Use only approved gasoline containers. Never fuel or run trimmer in poorly
ventilated areas, such as a garage or utility building.
• Always replace fuel tank cap. Be sure to clean up any spilled gasoline.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine; severe
injury or damage may result.
Never store mower, with gasoline in the tank, inside a building where fumes
may reach an open flame or spark. Always allow engine to cool before
storing
NEVER ADD GASOLINE TO A HOT ENGINE-ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL
BEFORE ADDING GASOLINE
WARNING - ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG
WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR SERVICE
Engine
• Refer to the engine service manual provided with this unit.
Belt
• Occasionally check the belt for wear. Aworn belt should be replaced.
Belt Adjustment
• The TRIM-N-MOW has an automatic belt tightener and needs no further adjustment
• The TRIM-MAX has an automatic belt tightener that automatically adjusts when the head is
tilted. If you do not regularly tilt the head on your trimmer, it is recommended that you loosen
the head twice a year. (See edge trimming)
Belt Replacement
• Remove front belt cover.
• Push trimmer head toward back of unit, compressing tensioner spring.
• Remove old belt.
• Install new belt by first routing belt under the engine and around the engine pulley.
• Push trimmer head toward back of unit, compressing tensioner spring.
• Install belt over front pulley.
• Release trimmer head. Ensure that belt is correctly installed in the groove of the engine and
front pulleys.
Re install front belt shield.