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OWNER’S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
RT10544
44” RUGGED CUT
RT80044
TRAILMOWER
Assembly
Operation
Service and Adjustment
Rev. 12.10.99
Repair Parts
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093
Made In The
PHONE (660) 747-8183 FAX (660) 747-8650
Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945
USA
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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. This warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions: 1) Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a separate w
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Trailmowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET, AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. · · Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and while using your mower. • Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects Look for this symbol to point out in order to prevent the blades from striking them. Neve
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• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose • Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight Repair, if necessary, before restarting. down the slope. • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or DO NOT: wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. · Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gr
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4 SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS 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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5 SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS 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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OPERATING YOUR NEW CUTTER The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your mower and while mowing. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. CAUTION: 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. NE
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• Start engine, engage blade control to start blades rotating CAUTION: and allow blades to rotate for approximately five minutes FILL TO BOTTOM OF FUEL TANK FILLER to break in mower and engine. NECK.DO NOT OVERFILL WIPE OFF SPILLED OIL OR FUEL. DO NOT STORE, SPILL, OR USE GASOLINE NEAR STARTING TO CUT OPEN FLAME. Caution! Never operate cutter when not seated. Serious injury could occur. TO START ENGINE • Starting the engine: To start the engine, be sure that the blade co
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speed of travel is reduced. This allows the mower the • Always operate mower engine at full throttle when time necessary to make its initial cut, and then the mowing to assure the best mowing performance and subsequent cuts that chop the materials into small pieces proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by to be discharged properly. Failure to do this will result in selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting a poor finished look and the possibility of stalling th
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13 REPLACEMENT PARTS ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 1 4865 DECK WELDMENT 30 6681 IDLER ARM 2 NB-253 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 FLNGE BOLT 31 NB-588 1/2-13 X 2 1/2 BOLT NB-181 5/16-18 FLNGE NUT NB-121 1/2-13 TWO-WAY LOC NUT 4 WHRT44TEC WIR HRNES-TEC NB-281 1/2-13 NYLOC NUT 4 WHRT44BS WIR HRNES-BRIGGS&STRTON 32 NB-250 1/4-20 X 3/4 BOLT 5 NB-504 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 BOLT NB-180 1/4-20 NYLOC NUT NB-181 5/16-18 FLNGE NUT 33 9023 CLEVIS U-CLIP 6 4853 RUBBER FLAP STRAP 34 4839 BELT ENGAGE ARM 7 48
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14 44”ROUGH CUT TRAILMOWER 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. OWNER’S All mower parts listed herein may be ordered directly from Swisher Mower & Machine Co. Inc. or your nearest Swisher MANUAL dealer. All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the engine suppli
