Swisher RT10544, RT80044 manual

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    44” RUGGED CUT TRAILMOWER OWNER’S MANUAL 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 PHONE (660) 747-8183 FAX (660) 747-8650 MODEL NO. RT10544 RT80044 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts Made In The USA Rev. 12.10.99[...]

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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. Thi[...]

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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. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SA[...]

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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. DO NOT: · Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. · Do not mow nea r drop - offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is o[...]

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    SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from Swisher Mower and Machine Co. Inc. D55-DANGER DECAL D30-WARNING DECAL D20-CAUTION DECAL D28-OFF/ON DECAL D10-ENGAGE DECAL D99116-MED. SILVER LOGO DECAL 4[...]

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    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 5[...]

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    OPERATING YOUR NEW CUTTER 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. NEVER ASSUME THAT CHILDREN WILL REMAIN WHERE YOU LAST SAW THEM. The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can re[...]

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    CAUTION: FILL TO BOTTOM OF FUEL TANK FILLER NECK.DO NOT OVERFILL WIPE OFF SPILLED OIL OR FUEL. DO NOT STORE, SPILL, OR USE GASOLINE NEAR OPEN FLAME. TO START ENGINE CAUTION: KEEP THE BLADE CLUTCH LEVER IN “DISENGAGED” POSITION WHEN STARTING ENGINE. • Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected. • Place throttle control in “CHOKE” po[...]

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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. Failu re 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 accumu[...]

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    REPLACEMENT PARTS ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 1 4865 DECK WELDMENT 2 NB-253 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 FLNGE BOLT NB-181 5/16-18 FLNGE NUT 4 WHRT44TEC WIR HRNES-TEC 4 WHRT44BS WIR HRNES-BRIGGS&STRTON 5 NB-504 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 BOLT NB-181 5/16-18 FLNGE NUT 6 4853 RUBBER FLAP STRAP 7 4843 RUBBER FLAP 8 NB-617 1/2-13 X 1 1/2 BOLT NB-213 1/2-13 NUT NB-281 1/2-13[...]

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    OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. RT10544 RT80044 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. All mower parts listed here[...]