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OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. STARTING SERIAL # L112-341001 QBFC11544 QBFC12544 44” FINISH CUT TRAIL MOWER IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before operating this Assembly equipment. Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts REV 12-341 Made In The...
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.
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.
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• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Do not mow in reverse. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Turn off the blades when not mowing. Before leaving the machine, turn off the blades and stop the engine.
SAFETY DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from Swisher. OD99161-QUADBOSS Decal OD33-Speed Decal TrailMower Serial # OD55-Triangle Danger Decal (All four deck corners) OD99127-44" Deck White Decal (Not Pictured) OD99127-44" Deck White Decal (Not Pictured) Engine Serial #...
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OPERATING YOUR TRAIL MOWER 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.
ENGAGING BLADES The Trail Mower will not start if the blade lever is in the “ENGAGED” position. • Engage blades by rotating blade lever into the “ENGAGED” position. • Rotate blade lever in opposite direction to disengage blade. • The dual braking system is applied when the blades become disengaged. It is designed to bring the blades to quick stop (approximately 7 seconds).
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MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT • Make adjustments while Trail Mower is not running. • There is approximately 1 ½” to 4 ½” of height adjustment. • Rotate height adjust crank handle in a clockwise direction to lift the mower deck. A counter-clockwise direction is used to lower the mower deck. •...
SUGGESTED MOWING PRACTICES • Operate mower engine at full throttle to assure the best cutting performance and maximum material discharge. • Allow wet grass to dry. Wet grass will clump and collect under the mowing deck. • Mowing should be started with tow vehicle in low gear and increased only as safe mowing conditions permit.
MOWER MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this Trail Mower 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. All adjustments in this manual should be checked at least once each season.
BLADE CARE AND SERVICE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. The blades can be sharpened with a few strokes of a file or grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen blades while they are on the mower. Disconnect spark plug wire before servicing unit. Important: Replace blades that have been damaged or deeply nicked.
Fig. 1 WIRING CONFIGURATIONS FC44 RECOIL START FC44 12 VOLT START PARTS NOT SHOWN DESCRIPTION PART # RECOIL START MODELS Harness - Wiring, Recoil 10638 Module MOD1 12 VOLT START MODELS Harness - Wiring, 12V 10235 Harness - Toggle/Ground Wire Assembly 9090 Solenoid - 3 Pole 1002004...
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Fig. 2 PARTS BREAKDOWN ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # Cover - Belt 10599* Nut - Nyloc 1/2-13 NB281 Bolt - 1/4-20 X 1/2 NB114 Bolt - 1/2-13 X 2 1/2 NB588 Bracket - Roller, Left 4015* Base - Motor 4517*...
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Slide plastic tube on tether 6736 snug against toggle switch 685SP. Blade Driver Assembly (Includes shaft, housing and bearings) Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Part # 9018 ENGINE SET UP BLADE SET UP ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # Nut - Jam 3/4-16 NB175...
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Fig. 5 Fig. 6 STANDARD ENGAGE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # QTY Bolt - 1/2-13 X 5 NB155 Rod - Crank ES214 Bolt - Spade, 5/16-18 X 10.5 NB260 Nut - Push, 5/16 NB117 Nut - Nyloc 5/16-18 NB181...
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS: Each Trail Mower has its own serial number. Each engine has QBFC11544 its own serial number. The serial number for the Trail Mower will be found on the right hand side of the drive belt housing.
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