Swisher Lawn Mower RT10544 RT80044 User Manual

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Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects  
in order to prevent the blades from striking them. Never  
deliberately run tow vehicle or mower onto or over any  
foreign object.  
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Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as  
described in the manual.  
Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged  
in any manner. Always have damage repaired before  
using your mower.  
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Dress properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or  
wearing open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good  
traction when mowing.  
Always make cutting height adjustments before starting  
your mower. Never attempt to do this while the engine is  
running.  
Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area  
being cut.  
Do not let other interests distract you.  
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.  
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.  
Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your mower,  
stop the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all  
moving parts have stopped. Then disconnect the spark  
plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent  
accidental starting.  
Do not operate your mower if it vibrates abnormally.  
Excessive vibration is an indication of damage; stop the  
engine, safely check for the cause of vibration and repair  
as required.  
ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG  
WIRE AND PLACE IT WHERE IT CANNOT  
CONTACT SPARK PLUG IN ORDER TO  
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN  
SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING  
OR MAKING REPAIRS.  
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the  
manual and on the machine before starting.  
Read this operator's manual carefully. Become familiar  
with the controls and know how to operate your mower  
properly.  
Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the  
instructions to operate the machine.  
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.  
which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.  
Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.  
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.  
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Never operate your mower without proper guards, plates,  
or other safety devices in place.  
Do not attempt to operate the tow vehicle when not in  
drivers seat.  
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Never carry passengers.  
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.  
Always look down and behind before and while backing.  
Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not  
point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without the  
guards in place.  
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip over  
accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All  
slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on it, do not  
mow it.  
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Slow down before turning.  
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn  
off blades, and stop engine.  
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Turn off blades when not mowing.  
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.  
Do not operate the machine while under the influence of  
alcohol or drugs.  
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing  
roadways.  
Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine  
into a trailer or truck.  
Disengage power to mower and stop engine when  
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Mow up and down slopes.  
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.  
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps; uneven terrain could  
overturn the machine; tall grass can hide obstacles.  
Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not  
have to stop or shift while on the slope.  
Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do  
not make sudden changes in speed or direction.  
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transporting or not in use.  
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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose  
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight  
down the slope.  
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Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.  
Repair, if necessary, before restarting.  
Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine  
running.  
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or  
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.  
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn  
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.  
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.  
The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over  
the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.  
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause  
sliding.  
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TRAGIC ACCIDENTS CAN OCCUR IF  
THE OPERATOR IS NOT ALERT TO  
THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN.  
CHILDREN ARE OFTEN ATTRACTED  
TO THE MACHINE AND THE MOWING  
ACTIVITY. NEVER ASSUME THAT  
CHILDREN WILL REMAIN WHERE YOU  
LAST SAW THEM.  
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the  
watchful care of another responsible adult.  
Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.  
Before and when backing, look behind and down for  
small children.  
Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously  
injured or interfere with safe machine operation.  
Never allow children to operate the machine.  
Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,  
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.  
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Use extra care handling gasoline and other fuels. They  
are flammable and vapors are explosive.  
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Use only an approved container.  
Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine  
running.  
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Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not  
smoke while refueling.  
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Never refuel the machine indoors.  
Never store the machine or fuel container inside  
where there is an open flame, like that of a water  
heater.  
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Never run a machine inside a closed area.  
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper  
operation regularly.  
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-  
up; clean oil or fuel spillage; allow machine to cool before  
storing.  
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Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from  
Swisher Mower and Machine Co. Inc.  
D55-DANGER DECAL  
D20-CAUTION DECAL  
D30-WARNING DECAL  
D28-OFF/ON DECAL  
D10-ENGAGE DECAL  
D99116-MED. SILVER LOGO DECAL  
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Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from  
Swisher Mower and Machine Co. Inc.  
D82-44 RUGGED CUT DECAL  
D29- DANGER DECAL  
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TRAGIC ACCIDENTS CAN OCCUR IF THE OPERATOR IS NOT ALERT TO THE PRESENCE OF  
CHILDREN. CHILDREN ARE OFTEN ATTRACTED TO THE MACHINE AND THE MOWING  
ACTIVITY. NEVER ASSUME THAT CHILDREN WILL REMAIN WHERE YOU LAST SAW THEM.  
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Move blade clutch lever to disengaged (vertical) position.  
Turn key switch to OFF position.  
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Place cutter behind tow vehicle and back up to it for  
attaching.  
Slide tow bar of cutter over the tow vehicles hitch so that  
holes line up.  
Insert hitch pin until it extends through the bottom of the  
tow bar.  
This trail mower has been designed to run offset from the  
center of the tow vehicle in order to make the unit more  
flexible in a wide range of mowing situations.  
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The adjustable tow hitch of this mower can be assembled  
from straight behind the tow vehicle to approximately 20”  
offset to either side  
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Place safety latch over the end of the hitch pin.  
Secure control console to tow vehicle, making sure it can  
be reached from the operating position (see pre-assembly  
instructions. Use provided Velcro straps to secure control  
cable to cutter frame, hitch, and tractor.  
(refer to fig. 1)  
Install hitch tube (2) over the front torsion bar (1) on  
mower (Note: the hitch tube can be placed anywhere  
along the length of the torsion bar). Secure the hitch tube  
in place using four 3/8-16 x 2 ½ bolts (4) and 3/8 -16  
nyloc nuts (5).  
Install the “L” hitch (3) into the hitch tube, and loosely  
secure with two 5/16-18 x 2 12 bolts (6) and 5/16-18  
nyloc nuts (7). The “L” hitch will be secured in place  
after the front to back adjustment has been determined  
(see next step).  
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Disengage the blade.  
Shut off cutter engine.  
Place cutter deck in the highest position.  
SHUT OFF MOWER ENGINE AND REMOVE  
SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG  
BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO  
THE MOWER.  
To obtain the best cutting results, the mower deck should be  
adjusted so that it is parallel to the ground. To check front to  
back adjustment, measure from the bottom edge of the deck to  
the ground at both the front and rear of the deck. This next  
series of instructions is best done with the mower and tow  
vehicle together.  
The cutting height range of this unit is from approximately 2  
1/2 to 6 inches. Heights are measured from the ground to the  
blade tip with the engine not running. Rotate height  
adjustment crank handle in a clockwise direction to raise the  
cutter and in a counter clockwise direction to lower.  
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Install the hitch swivel (8) to the tow bar of the tow  
vehicle. (refer to fig. 1)  
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Raise the hitch tube of the mower until the bottom of the  
deck is parallel to the ground. Note the position of the  
clevis on the “L” hitch in relation to the hitch swivel on  
the tow vehicle. The “L” hitch will have to be moved up  
or down to match this height.  
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Fill engine with oil (see engine manual for proper  
procedure and requirements).  
Add gasoline. Fill fuel tank using fresh clean unleaded  
gas.  
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Set the mower back on the ground, remove the hardware,  
slide the “L” hitch into the predetermined position, and  
reinstall the nuts and bolts. The hardware can now be  
tightened.  
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Start engine, engage blade control to start blades rotating  
and allow blades to rotate for approximately five minutes  
to break in mower and engine.  
FILL TO BOTTOM OF FUEL TANK FILLER  
NECK.DO NOTOVERFILL WIPE OFF  
SPILLED OIL OR FUEL. DO NOT  
STORE, SPILL, OR USE GASOLINE NEAR  
OPEN FLAME.  
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Starting the engine: To start the engine, be sure that the  
blade control lever is in the disengaged (vertical) position.  
Turn key switch to the start position.  
Engaging the blade: Move lever from the disengaged  
(vertical) position down to the engaged (horizontal)  
position.  
Disengaging the blade: Move the lever from the engaged  
(horizontal) position up to the disengaged (vertical)  
position.  
KEEP THE BLADE CLUTCH LEVER IN  
“DISENGAGED” POSITION WHEN  
STARTING ENGINE.  
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Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected.  
Place throttle control in “CHOKE” position if the engine  
is cold. A warm engine may not require choking to start.  
Grasp starter handle with one hand. Pull rope out slowly  
until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will  
pull slightly harder at this point).  
Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep  
a firm grip on starter handle and let rope rewind slowly.  
Do not let starter handle snap back against starter.  
When engine starts, move throttle control to the “RUN”  
position (full throttle).  
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Move blade clutch lever to disengaged (vertical) position.  
Turn key switch to OFF position.  
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Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before  
engaging blades.  
Note: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold  
Temperatures (below 32F), the carburetor fuel  
mixture may need to be adjusted for best  
performance (see Service and Adjustments section of  
the engine manual.)  
NEVER CARRY CHILDREN. THEY MAY  
FALL OFF AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED  
OR INTERFERE WITH SAFE OPERATION.  
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Mowing should be started with the tow vehicle in low  
gear and speed increased only as mowing conditions will  
safely permit. This speed should not exceed 3 ½ mph.  
Better mowing results will be obtained in those areas with  
the least amount of growth. While your mower will cut  
through dense growth, you will experience a substantial  
increase in the horsepower required and some change in  
the finished appearance as compared to those areas with  
the least amount of growth.  
CHECK AREA UNDER AND AROUND  
MOWER FOR ANY OBJECTS THAT COULD  
BE THROWN FROM UNDER MOWER.  
MAKE SURE THAT MOWER DISCHARGE  
AREA IS CLEAR.  
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Mowing conditions will vary from place to place,  
including the types of grass and brush that are being  
mowed. When mowing tall grass and brush you may find  
that the pressure of the wheel tracks may cause certain  
grasses and brush to be pushed downward and will not be  
mowed properly. If this condition exists you may have to  
mow the area twice, the first mowing with the mower  
raised and the second mowing at the normal height that  
you have chosen. If it is practical, better results will be  
found if the second mowing is at a right angle in travel to  
the previous mowing.  
TRAGIC ACCIDENTS CAN OCCUR IF  
THE OPERATOR IS NOT ALERT TO  
THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN.  
CHILDREN ARE OFTEN ATTRACTED  
TO THE MACHINE AND THE MOWING  
ACTIVITY. NEVER ASSUME THAT  
CHILDREN WILL REMAIN WHERE YOU  
LAST SAW THEM.  
Break in your belts, pulleys, and engine before you actually  
begin mowing for the first time.  
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When mowing thick grass and brush you will find that the  
performance of the mower will be greatly improved if the  
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speed of travel is reduced. This allows the mower the  
time necessary to make its initial cut, and then the  
subsequent cuts that chop the materials into small pieces  
to be discharged properly. Failure to do this will result in  
a poor finished look and the possibility of stalling the  
engine.  
Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will  
accumulate under the mower deck and leave undesirable  
clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.  
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Always operate mower engine at full throttle when  
mowing to assure the best mowing performance and  
proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by  
selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting  
performance as well as the quality of cut desired.  
When mowing extremely dense brush and saplings, do  
not attempt to mow over any area that the tow vehicle  
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maneuver  
through.  
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.  
All adjustments in the service and adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.  
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Replace the spark plug.  
Clean or replace the air filter.  
Check blades and belts for wear.  
A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.  
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Check engine oil level. (Do this twice to insure an accurate reading.)  
Check condition of air filter and clean or replace if necessary.  
Check blade operation.  
Check for loose fasteners.  
Make sure all nuts and bolts are tight and cotter pins and retainer springs are secure. Keep blades sharp. Observe all safety  
precautions.  
For best results cutter 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 while on the cutter.  
DO NOT HANDLE MOWER BLADES WITH  
BARE HANDS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER  
HANDLING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS  
INJURY.  
Your cutter has been produced with components designed for your unit. Although standard V-belts, bearings, blades, pulleys, etc.  
may look like parts used elsewhere, many are of a different construction and could, in some cases cause a malfunction in the operation  
of the machine.  
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4846  
B527  
BB105  
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ITEM #  
PART #  
4865  
DESCRIPTION  
DECK WELDMENT  
5/16-18 X 1 1/4 FLNGE BOLT  
5/16-18 FLNGE NUT  
ITEM #  
30  
31  
PART #  
6681  
DESCRIPTION  
IDLER ARM  
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NB-253  
NB-181  
WHRT44TEC  
WHRT44BS  
NB-504  
NB-181  
4853  
NB-588  
NB-121  
NB-281  
NB-250  
NB-180  
9023  
1/2-13 X 2 1/2 BOLT  
1/2-13 TWO-WAY LOC NUT  
1/2-13 NYLOC NUT  
1/4-20 X 3/4 BOLT  
1/4-20 NYLOC NUT  
CLEVIS U-CLIP  
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4
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WIR HRNES-TEC  
WIR HRNES-BRIGGS&STRTON  
5/16-18 X 1 1/4 BOLT  
5/16-18 FLNGE NUT  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
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7
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RUBBER FLAP STRAP  
RUBBER FLAP  
1/2-13 X 1 1/2 BOLT  
1/2-13 NUT  
1/2-13 NYLOC NUT  
4839  
682S  
BELT ENGAGE ARM  
IDLER SPRING  
1/4-20 X 1 BOLT  
4843  
NB-617  
NB-213  
NB-281  
6745  
NB-114  
NB-238  
NB-216  
4836  
NB-596  
NB-170  
4834  
NB-195  
4844  
NB-126  
4864  
4860  
NB-107  
NB-182  
T2PB  
NB-596  
NB-170  
4850  
NB-102  
NB-139  
NB-180  
NB-501  
NB-181  
NB-556  
B99S  
1/4-20 NUT  
1/4-20 NYLOC NUT  
5/16-18 X 1 FLNGE BOLT  
5/16-18 NYLOC NUT  
5/16 FLAT WASHER  
SPACER  
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10  
11  
LONG EYEBOLT  
37  
1/2-20 X 1/2 SELF-TAPPING BOLT  
3/8-24 X 1 ENG BOLT  
3/8-24 TWO-WAY LOC NUT  
MOTOR BASE  
12  
13  
38  
39  
40  
BT35  
682S  
3 LINK CHAIN  
IDLER SPRING  
5/16-18 X 3/4 FLNGE BOLT  
5/16-18 FLNGE NUT  
TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY  
13/16 X 1 1/4 X 1/8 WASHER  
PULLEY COVER  
NB-619  
NB-212  
NB-280  
NB-194  
BP370S  
BP370  
BT297  
B527  
3/8-16 X 2 1/2 BOLT  
3/8-16 NUT  
3/8-16 TWO-WAY LOC NUT  
1/4 NYLON WASHER  
BRAKE PAD CLIP  
BRAKE PAD  
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15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
1/8 X 1 COTTER PIN  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT BAR  
REAR TORSION BAR  
3/8-16 X 1 1/2 BOLT  
BRAKE SPRING  
IDLER PULLEY  
T HANDLE  
3/8-16 NYLOC NUT  
4463  
3/8 PLASTIC BUSHING  
5/16-18 X 3/4 FLNGE BOLT  
5/16-18 FLNGE NUT  
TOP HEIGHT ADJUST SECTION  
3/8-16 X 1 1/4 BOLT  
3/8-16 TWO-WAY LOC NUT  
1/4-20 X 1 1/2 BOLT  
1/4-20 NYLOC NUT  
BLACK PLASTIC KNOB  
CRANK HANDLE  
NB-560  
NB-180  
NB-591  
NB-181  
KSM  
1/4-20 X 1 1/4 BOLT  
1/4-20 NYLOC NUT  
5/16-18 X 1 1/2 TORX BOLT  
5/16-18 NYLOC NUT  
KEY SWITCH  
21  
47  
22  
23  
NB-618  
NB-280  
NB-104Z  
NB-180  
4857  
48  
49  
50  
4852  
ENGAGE CONSOLE MOUNT PLATE  
1/4-20 X 2 1/2 BOLT  
1/4 SAE WASHER  
1/4-20 WING NUT  
3/32 X 3/4 COTTER PIN  
1/4 SAE WASHER  
1/4 X 1 1/2 CLEVIS PIN  
T HANDLE LINK  
24  
NB-141  
NB-274  
NB-608  
NB-597  
NB-274  
NB-518  
4461  
4847  
4805  
4809(L&R)  
BR20CC  
BA50  
25  
26  
27  
4874  
4851  
51  
BOTTOM HEIGHT ADJUST SECTION  
5/16-18 X 1/2 FLNGE BOLT  
AUXILARY PULLEY COVER  
3/8-16 X 2 1/2 BOLT  
NB-252  
4837  
NB-619  
NB-212  
NB-182  
28  
29  
52  
53  
54  
ENGAGE CONSOLE  
FRONT TORSION BRACKETS  
REAR TORSION BRACKETS  
ENGAGE CABLE  
3/8-16 NUT  
3/8-16 NYLOC NUT  
55  
NOT SHOWN  
NOT SHOWN  
BELT  
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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 drive belt housing. The  
model number for the engine will be found on the top of the  
blower fan housing.  
All mower parts listed herein may be ordered directly from  
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.  
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WHEN ORDERING PARTS, PLEASE HAVE THE  
FOLLOWING INORMATION AVAILABLE:  
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* PRODUCT - TRAILMOWER  
* SERIAL NUMBER - _______________  
* MODEL NUMBER - _______________  
* ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - _______________  
TYPE - _______________  
* PART NUMBER  
* PART DESCRIPTION  
TELEPHONE - 1-800-222-8183  
FAX - 1-660-747-8650  
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE P.O. BOX 67  
WARRENSBURG, MO 64093  
SWISHER MOWER & MACHINE CO. INC.  
PRINTED IN U.S.A.  
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