The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (1) year from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship.
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.
• 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 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.
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ENGAGING BLADES Note: Do not 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. The braking system is applied when the blades become disengaged.
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CUTTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT • There is approximately 4 inches of height adjustment. • Rotate height adjust crank handle in a clockwise direction to lower the mower deck. counter-clockwise direction to lift the mower deck. • Dense areas of material should be cut twice. •...
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 S EAS ON A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.
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 Mower and Machine Co. Inc. 1-800-222-8183,8-5 CT M-F OD39-SWISHER FLAG DECAL OD82-44 RUGGED CUT DECAL OD33-5M PH DECAL OD29-DANGER DECAL OD36-Deflector Decal OD55-DANGER DECAL OD10-ENGAGE DECAL OD45-WARNING DECAL OD99-OFF/RUN DECAL OD28-OFF/RUN/START DECAL...
FRONT SKIRT ASSEMBLY FIGURE 1 Item # Description 5/16-18 X 1 HCC GR5 ZP Metal Strap For Rubber Flap Rubber Flapper 5/16-18 Nylock Nut Deck Weldment 10357TC HITCH BAR ASSEMBLY FIGURE 2 Item # Description Hitch Bar 3/8'' -16 x 3'' GR.5 BOLT L-Hitch 5/8''-11 X 1-1/2'' Bolt 5/8''-11 Nylock Nut...
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FIGURE 4 Item # Description 5/16-18 x 3/4 Serr Flg. Bolt 5/16-18 x Nylock Nut Wheel, Tire, Bearing Back Cover Front Cover Motor Base Axle Bar Weldment Right Axle Bar Weldment Left Front Tube Weldment Deck Front Deck Top Weldment Height Adjust Rod Pivot Block 1/2''-13 X 1 1/2'' HTC GR2 ZP...
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ENGINE PULLEY ASSEMBLY FIGURE 6 Engine B&S 12V St W/Gas Tank 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut 5/16''-18 X 1 1/4'' Serrated Flange Bolt 5/16'' USS Flat Washer ZP RT44 Belt Guide Spacer For Engine Pulley 5/16''-18 X 2 1/4 ''Flang Serr. GR5 ZP Engine Pulley- 4.25"OD,1 1/4'' ID 1/4'' X 1'' Key Stock Spacer Lower For Engine Pulley...
REPAIR PARTS Your 44’’ T railcutter has been produced with components designed specific to this machine. Although standard V-belts, springs, bearings, Not Shown Not Shown Not Shown Not Shown Not Shown Not Shown Not Shown Sold Separately Not Shown Not Shown When ordering replacement parts * = USE PAINT CODE: TC=TEX.RED,S=SILVER,TK=TEX.BLACK s s n e r...
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OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. RTB115441 RTB14544 SWISHER MOWER & MACHINE CO.,INC. 44”ROUGH CUT TRAILCUTTER Each mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for the mower will be found on the right hand side of the motor mount. The model number for the engine will be found on the top of the blower fan housing.
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