QuadBoss QBRT18552 Owner's Manual

52” rough cut trail cutter

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OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

STARTING SERIAL #:

L112-016001

QBRT18552

QBRT18552-CA

REV 12-016

1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, WARRENSBURG MISSOURI 64093

Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945

14365

52" ROUGH CUT

TRAIL CUTTER

Assembly

Operation

Service and Adjustment

Repair Parts

PHONE (660) 747-8183 FAX (660) 747-8650

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Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. STARTING SERIAL #: L112-016001 QBRT18552 QBRT18552-CA 52” ROUGH CUT TRAIL CUTTER REV 12-016 Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, WARRENSBURG MISSOURI 64093 Made In The PHONE (660) 747-8183 FAX (660) 747-8650...
Page 2 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 one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. As required by § 1060.120, the fuel system related components, which have been certified to this equipment by SAI are to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser.
Page 3 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 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 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 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 OD99-OFF/RUN DECAL OD28-OFF/RUN/START DECAL...
Page 11 FRONT SKIRT ASSEMBLY FIGURE 1 ITEM NO. 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 13861TC Clamping Plate-Front Debris Guard;...
Page 12 GAS TANK ASSEMBLY FIGURE 4 ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 18221 Cap, Fuel - 2.50 Gallon, Carb Sealed 18214 Fuel Tank - 2.5 Gallon, Carb 18333TC Bracket - Gas Tank, RT52 18331TC Mount - For EPA/CARB Gas Tank, Txt Red NB780 Bolt - Serr Flange, ZY 3/8-16X3/4 Gr5 NB779...
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 13836TC Deck - RT52; Center 13962TC 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...
Page 16 CONSOLE ASSEMBLY FIGURE 8 Item No. Description Part # 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...
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 CARBON CANISTER ASSEMBLY - Only included on “CA” models. ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRI PTION 18224 Carbon Canister - 2.50 Gallon, 3/16 Line 18219 Cable Tie - Carbon Canister 024900 Nut - 10-24 Nylon Lock 17127 Bracket - Carbon Canister, ZT 024203 Screw - 10-24 X 3/4 Phil Truss Head ZP COMMON REPAIR PARTS...
Page 19 YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The California Air Resources Board and Swisher, is pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system (EECS) on your model year 2006 and later Swisher Product. In California, new Outdoor Power Equipment, must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. Swisher must warrant the EECS on your Power Equipment, for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance.
Page 20 MANUAL Swisher or your nearest Swisher dealer. All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the engine supplied with your mower QBRT18552 WHEN ORDERING PARTS, PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE: QBRT18552-CA * PRODUCT – 52’’ TRAILCUTTER...

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