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OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. STARTING SERIAL #: L17-335001 QBRC11544 44” COUNTRY CUT TRAIL CUTTER IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Read and follow all Read and follow all Assembly Safety Precautions Safety Precautions and Instructions and Instructions Operation before operating this before operating this equipment.
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. 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” Trail Cutter. 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.
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• 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 TRAIL CUTTER 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 mower produces sound waves that are damaging to the human ear.
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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 Fig 10 pg 17. •...
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CUTTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT • There is approximately 4” of height adjustment. • Rotate height adjust crank handle in a clockwise direction to lower the mower deck. Rotate counterclockwise to lift the mower deck. • Dense areas should be cut twice. •...
• 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. The engine may stall if you are mowing too fast! • Do not attempt to cut areas that the tow vehicle cannot maneuver through and/or slopes that you do not feel comfortable riding.
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. 1-800-222-8183, 8-5 CT M-F 19976-SWISHER FLAG DECAL OD33-5MPH DECAL OD29-DANGER DECAL OD36-DEFLECTOR DECAL OD55-DANGER DECAL OD10-ENGAGE DECAL OD45-WARNING DECAL OD99161 QUADBOSS DECAL OD99-OFF/RUN DECAL...
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UNCRATING & SET-UP DIAGRAM Item # Item # Item # Description Description Description Part # Part # Part # Item # Item # Description Description Part # Part # Bolt - Hex, 5/8-11 X 2 1/2" Bolt - Hex, 5/8-11 X 2 1/2" Bolt - Hex, 5/8-11 X 2 1/2"...
DECK ASSEMBLY Item # Description Part # FIGURE 6 Deck - Weldment 15727* Screw - .312-18 x .75 26X249 Side Gusset - Left 15056* Nut - 5/16-18 Serrated Flange NB170 Side Gusset - Right 15057* Z Bracket, Jack Support 15055* Front Rail/Deck Support 15054* Remote Cable Mount - Bolt On...
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All mower parts listed herein may be ordered directly from Swisher or your nearest Swisher dealer. All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the QBRC11544 engine supplied with your mower WHEN ORDERING PARTS, PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE: * PRODUCT –...