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OWNER’S MANUAL STARTING SERIAL #: L111-319001 MODEL NO. LV87551 LV87551A LAWN VACUUM Wand Adaptor Kit sold separately. Part Number 10756 IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Assembly Precautions and Instructions before operating this Operation equipment. Service and Adjustment REV 11-319...
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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury. Read this manual completely. This machine can amputate hands, feet, and throw objects.
Do not fill the lawn vacuum to its full capacity without checking the towing capacities of the tow vehicle. SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from Swisher OD55-TRIANGLE DANGER DECAL OD70142-DANGER STOP ENGINE...
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Decal Locations OD99125 Both Sides OD99156...
UNCRATING INSTRUCTIONS Remove contents from the cart. As noted previously. Remove the plastic ties securing the motor base assembly to the crate but leave the motor base in position on the crate to aid in assembling to the cart. Remove the cart from the crate base and turn it to align with motor base as shown in the illustration. Roll the cart forward, sliding the cart frame into the motor base.
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Quick Link Quick Link Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Blower Front Tarp Strap Boot Hose...
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PREPARING THE DECK BOOT • View the boot templates that are provided. Select the template that corresponds with the discharge opening of your mowing deck. If a template does not exist for your mower, then one will need to be created. •...
OPERATING YOUR LAWN VACUUM The operation of any lawn vacuum 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.
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VACUUM AND EMPTY • Inspect the Lawn Vacuum to make sure all covers, tilt latch lever, elbow, hose adapter, and hose are properly attached. • Check tires for proper inflation. • Check for proper oil and gas levels in both vacuum and lawn tractor engines. •...
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TWO – IN – ONE APPLICATION Your Swisher Lawn Vacuum has been designed to perform two functions with one product. While you are not using your Lawn Vacuum to collect leaves and grass clippings, the engine assembly, fabric cover, and upper frame may be disassembled to leave you with a utility trailer.
• Regular cleaning and scheduled maintenance will prolong the life and performance of your Swisher Lawn Vacuum. • Remove debris as it accumulates, paying special attention to the hoses. • Replace or repair any damaged or worn parts immediately.
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See Detail A DETAIL A SEE DETAIL B DETAIL B Ground for Mag. Shroud Bolt 8-16-07...
SERVICE PARTS Please have Model and Serial Numbers ready when ordering parts. Color cannot be guaranteed on service parts. ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 14056 Tub, 750 lbs, Safari Trailers (# 10911) 14046TK Weldment - Cart Frame 5406 Tube Blower 5407 Adapter Bag 14053TK...
The serial number for the engine will be found on the top of the blower fan housing. All Lawn Vacuum parts listed herein may be ordered directly MODEL NO. from Swisher, your nearest Swisher dealer, or from our website. www.swisherinc.com LV87551 All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the...
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