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swisherinc.com
OWNER’S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
POLB10544HD
RTB105441
RTB1254412V
44” ROUGH CUT
TRAILMOWER
Assembly
Operation
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
Rev. 05-301
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
ONRT44
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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 two (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 warran
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Thank you for choosing Swisher’s RC44 Trail mower. Before operating your mower, please read, understand and follow all of the safety precautions and other instructions explained in this manual . As with all power equipment, lawnmowers can be potentially dangerous if improperly used. 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. R
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• 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 the mower vibrates excessively. Excessive vibration is an indication of damage. Repair mower as necessary. • Dress properly. Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing.
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OPERATING YOUR TRAILMOWER 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. The operation of any cutter produces sound waves that are damaging to the human ear. Ear protection is recommended. CAUTION! Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of
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• Return lever to its vertical position to disengage blades. • The braking system is applied when the blades become disengaged. It is designed to bring the blades to quick stop (approximately 7 seconds). Each Trail Mower brake system has been tested. For safety, the consumer should not alter the braking system. STOPPING THE ENGINE • Make sure the tow vehicle parking brake is set. • Disengage mower blades. • Reduce engine idle speed, and allow engine to run momentarily for cooling. • Turn key to
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MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT • There is approximately 3 inches 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. • Dense areas of grass should be cut twice. • Push handle down to lock height position. TOW HITCH OFFSET • When offsetting the mower do so to the side opposite the discharge of the tow vehicle. • Swisher recommends if the tow vehicle is equipped with a mid-mount mower to
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CUTTER MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 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. BEFORE EACH SEASON A new spark plug and clean air
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GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING The mower is not cutting level. • Level deck. Check air pressure of all tires; make sure they are equal. See tires for maximum inflation. • Make certain blades are installed identical, without the engine running. The engine will not start. • Disengage blades, turn key switch to the “OFF” position, check battery and all other electrical connections, and inspect spark plug and wire. • Contact engine manufacturer or qualified mechanic. Engine runs poorly. • See engine manual
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SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from Swisher Mower and Machine Co. Inc. OD39-SWISHER FLAG DECAL OD82-44 RUGGED CUT DECAL OD33-5MPH DECAL OD29-DANGER DECAL OD36-Deflector Decal OD55-DANGER DECAL OD10-ENGAGE DECAL OD45-WARNING DECAL OD99-OFF/RUN DECAL OD28-OFF/RUN/START DECAL 10
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FRONT SKIRT ASSEMBLY 5 FIGURE 1 4 Item # Description Part # 1 5/16-18 X 1 HCC GR5 ZP NB501 3 2 Metal Strap For Rubber Flap 4853TC 3 Rubber Flapper, 5" X 42.75" 4843 2 4 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut NB181 5 Deck Weldment 4865TC 1 4 5 9 COVER ASSEMBLY FIGURE 2 3 Item # Description Part # 1 Front Auxiliary Pulley Cover 44 88 6 62 2T C C 9 4836TC 2 Motor Base Support 4836C 2 4844TC 3 Pulley Cover 4844C 4840TC 4 Rear Auxiliary Pulley Cover 4840C 5 5 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt NB596 6 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nu
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1 2 3 REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY 4 FIGURE 4 5 Item # Description Part # 6 1 Plastic Knob - Black 4857 19 2 3/8-16 2-Way Lock Nut NB280 7 3 Height Adjustment Crank 4874TC 4 3/8-16 X 1 1/4 GR5 ZP NB618 8 5 1/4-20 X 1 1/2 HCCGR2ZP NB104Z 6 1/4-20 Nylok Nut NB180 9 7 3/4-10 X 13 Stud w/ Groove 4829-010 10 9 8 Top Height Adjustment Bar 4850TC 9 Height Adjustment Pin Lock 4827TC 10 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 11 26 11 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt NB596 12 Bottom Height Adjustment Bar 4851TC 12 13 Rear To
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NOT ACTUAL ENGINE PULLEY ASSEMBLY ENGINE USED FIGURE 6 (REF. ONLY) Item # Description Part # 1 1 Engine B&S Recoil St W/Gas Tank N/A Engine B&S 12V St W/Gas Tank N/A 2 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 3 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 Serrated Flange Bolt NB253 4 5/16 USS Flat Washer ZP NB556 5 RT44 Belt Guide 4867 6 Spacer For Engine Pulley BB105S 7 5/16-18 X 2 1/4 Flang Serr. GR5 ZP NB622 8 Engine Pulley- 4.25"OD,1 1/4 ID BB105 14 9 1/4 X 1 Key Stock 9031 10 Spacer Lower For Engine Pulley BB105SL 3 2 11 Wash
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CONSOLE ASSEMBLY FIGURE 8 Item # Description Part # 16 1 T Handle for Console 4463TK 17 1 2 1/4-20 Nylok Nut NB180 15 10 3 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut NB181 10 4 5/16-18 X 1 1/2 Torx Pan ZP NB591 13 5 Console Weldment 4575TK 2 6 Key Switch Lock Washer 9088 7 Key Switch Nut 9087 14 8 Key Switch ON-OFF, 2 Prong KSM 18 3 Key Switch 3623 12 9 1/4-20 X 2 1/2 HCC GR2 ZP NB141 4 10 1/4 SAE Washer NB274 10 11 Console Mount Plate 4852TK 5 12 1/4-20 Wing Nut ZP NB608 6 13 1/4 X 1 1/2 Clevis Pin NB518 14 1/4-20 X 1
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Rough Cut 44 12 Volt Start Replacement Parts SEE FIGURE 8 1 2 3 Item # Description Part # 1 Battery Bracket Weldment 4909TK 2 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt NB596 3 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 Not Shown M6-1.0 Nut Yellow Zinc NB600 Not Shown Solenoid Assembly 9043 Not Shown Battery Hold Down, 15" Tarp Strap BHOLD Not Shown Battery Cable (Black 10") BCS Not Shown Battery Cable (10" Red) BCSR Not Shown Battery Cable Small Rubber Boot BCBT Not Shown Lower Wiring Harness 11764 Not Shown Battery P
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44”ROUGH CUT swisherinc.com 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 motor mount. 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
