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OWNER'S
MANUAL
STARTING SERIAL #:
L103-335001
MODEL NO.
FT1150
IMPORTANT
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions
and Instructions
before operating this
equipment.
Rev. 05-193
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093
PHONE 660-747-8183 FAX 660-747-8650
Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945
ONFT1150
50" UNIVERSAL MOUNT
TRAILMOWER
For Vehicle Mounting Options See
Details On Page-16
Assembly
Operation
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
R
Made In The
USA
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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL STARTING SERIAL #: L103-335001 MODEL NO. FT1150 50” UNIVERSAL MOUNT TRAILMOWER For Vehicle Mounting Options See Details On Page-16 IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions Assembly before operating this equipment. Operation Service and Adjustment Rev. 05-193 Repair Parts 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O.
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
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. - Page 3 • Turn off the blades when not mowing. 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 mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner or if...
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Page 4: Mower Maintenance
MOWER MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this trailmower 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. -
Page 5: Limited Warranty
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. -
Page 6: Operating Your Mower
OPERATING YOUR 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 starting any cutting machine and while operating such a machine. - Page 7 STARTING THE ENGINE • See engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type and amount of oil and fuel used. Engine must be level to accurately check and fill oil. Do not overfill. • Park vehicle and mower on a level surface, set the vehicle parking brake, and disengage blades.
- Page 8 STOP MOWING • Bring vehicle to a full stop. • Disengage clutch lever by moving lever to center position. • Turn key switch to “OFF” position. TRANSPORTING MOWER • Never transport unit with engine running. • If transporting unattached from tow vehicle, remove spark plug wire and place it where contact with the spark plug cannot be made.
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Page 9: Safety And Operational Decals
SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from Swisher Mower and Machine Co. Inc. OD15-Important Decal OD45 – Warning Decal Decal located On grass chute [not shown] OD33 – Speed Decal OD10--BLADE ENGAGE DECAL OD55 –... -
Page 10: Frame Assembly
ES225 ? Did You Know ? In 1956 Swisher Mower & Machine Co. introduced the first zero turning radius riding mower. The design of this 3-wheeled mower included safety features ahead of its time. In January 2000, it was named one of the century’s top inventions by Popular Mechanics Magazine. -
Page 11: Deck Assembly
FIGURE 2 See Detail (Page 14) See Detail (Page 13) Not Pictured TZ2S Spring See Detail (Page 13) DECK ASSEMBLY FIGURE 2 Item # Description Part # Item # Description Part # 50" Deck Weldment 5158TK 5/16-18 X 4 Carriage Bolt NB-101 Engage Cable Mount 5095TK... -
Page 12: Console Assembly
Console Assembly Figure 7 Item No. Description Part # Console Weldment 5136TK Clutch Cable Clevis 9023MOD T Handle 4463TK Link for Console 4461TK 5/16-18 X 1 1/2 Torx Pan ZP NB-591 1/4 SAE Washer NB-274 1/4 X 1 1/2 Clevis Pin NB-518 3/32 X 3/4 Cotter Pin NB-597... - Page 13 BLADE DRIVER SET-UP Figure 6 Outer Blade Center Blade Driver Driver Configuration Configuration Item No. Description Part # Center Shaft 9054 Blade Bearing Bearing Housing 9057TK Pulley Spacer 6065PM Blade Mount Plate 9008 17 1/2" Blade 5059 Blade Driver Assy. Blade Pulley- 5.5"...
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Page 14: Engine Set-Up
See Detail MOTOR BASE ASSEMBLY Figure 3 Item No. Description Part # Motor Base 5102TK Heat Shield 5094TK Belt Guard 5097TK Anti-Scalp Roller AS-001 3/8-16 X 5 1/2 GR5 ZP NB-575 3/8-16 Nyloc Nut NB-182 1/4-20 HX NUT NB-139 1/4-20 X 1 NB-102 1/4-20 Hx Nut ZP NB-134... -
Page 16: Attachment Options
FIGURE 9 Attachment Options Quick Switch Mount kit Detail-1 Attaching unit to operate in the front mount position PART# 2646 (Quick Switch Mount kit sold separately) Detail-1 , 3 Item No. Description Part # Mount Pin 5153TK 3/16 Click Pin NB506 3/4 ID Washer NB195... - Page 17 Swisher ATV Quick Switch Swisher Log Splitters System Swisher products pioneered tag along type residential mowers in the 1980’s with its 40’’ Trailmower. Today, Swisher offers a full line of products which include log splitters, and a wide range of ATV accessories.
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Page 19: Maintenance Log
Maintenance Log Date Date Blades Date Oil Changed Sharpen or Notes Changed Belts Changed... - Page 20 All mower parts listed herein may be ordered directly from MANUAL Swisher Mower & Machine Co., Inc. or your nearest Swisher dealer. All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the engine supplied with your mower WHEN ORDERING PARTS, PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL NO.
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