Swisher WB924 manual

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    THE PREDATOR 24 ” ROUGH CUT WALK BEHIND CUTTER OWNER’S MANUAL 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 PHONE (660) 747-8183 FAX (660) 747-8650 MODEL NO. Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts Made In The USA Rev. 01.22.03 Read and follow all Safety Rules [...]

  • Page 2

    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 PRECAUTIONS AND DECALS • Read the manual. Learn to operate this machine safely. • Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place the wire where it cannot contact the spark plug, to prevent accidentally starting the engine when sett ing up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs. • Keep all shields and guards in place. • Understan[...]

  • Page 4

    • Turn off the blades when not mowing. Before leaving the machine, turn off the blades and stop the engine. • Watch for traff ic 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[...]

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    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from Swisher Mower and Machine Co. Inc. OD45 – WARNING DECAL D55 – DANGER DECAL D29 – SPINNING BLADE DECAL The operation of any cutter can produce foreign objects to be thrown into the eyes, resulting in severe eye damage. Always wear certified safety gla[...]

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    OPERATING YOUR NEW CUTTER (Cont) INTENDED USE This is not a lawn mower. The Predator is designed for cutting overgrown brush, weeds, and other types of organic growth. This unit is capable of clearing small saplings of 1 - 1/2” in diameter or less. PROPU LSION The Predator is self - propelled, and is controlled by a “GROUND CONTROL” bail. To [...]

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    STOPPING • Bring cutter to a complete stop. • Disengage the blade. • Place transaxle in the “NEUTRAL” position. • Turn key to “OFF” position. • Remove keys to avoid irresponsible usage. CUTTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT • There are two height settings. • Place two 6” wooden bl ocks under the deck on the side being adjusted. • Remov[...]

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    BACKING UP • Disengage blade. • Check safety behind you. • Move transaxle into “REVERSE” position. • Activate “GROUND CONTROL” bail. TRANSPORTING • Disengage blade. • Shut off engine and remove keys. • Using 3 persons to lift cutter is recommended. • Secure in place while unit is being transported. • Unit should be left in[...]

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    OV ERALL ASSEMBLY So m e part s a re gro uped t o geth er in t he REPLA CEME NT P A RTS list (i .e. n ut s, bolts, was h ers, et c.) Snow Hog Power Trax TRANSMISSION IDLER CONFIGURATION[...]

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    ENGINE-PULLEY CONFIGURATION BLADE CONFIGURATION BELT CONFIGURATION WIRING CONFIGURATION[...]

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    REPLACEMENT PARTS ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 SEE DETAIL ENGINE PULLEY CONFIGURATION 25 T30F FINGER BELT GUIDE 2 2450* MOTOR BASE WELDMENT 26 NB213Z 1/2-13 NUT 2451* ADJUSTABLE BELT GUIDE 27 NB566 3/8-16 NUT 3 2418* FRONT GUARD 28 NB107 3/8-16 X 1 1/2 BOLT NB310 1/4-20 X 1/2 SSC BOLT 29 NB182 3/8-16 NYLOC NUT 5 244[...]

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    OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. PREDATOR 24” WALK BEHIND Each cutter has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for the cutter 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 cutter parts listed herein may be or[...]