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OPERATING YOUR TRAILCUTTER

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 starting 
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 children.  
Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.  Never assume that children will 
remain where you last saw them.

INTENDED USE
The 52” Rugged Cut Trailcutter is designed to clear dense areas of grass and cut saplings 
up to 2-1/2 inch thick on meadows and small estates. It is not intended to create a finish 
cut on lawns
.Your Trailcutter should be towed behind an ATV, golf cart, lawn tractor or 
other approved vehicle. It is not recommended for speeds exceeding 5 MPH.

ATTACHING TRAILCUTTER TO TOW VEHICLE

Back vehicle up to desired towing position.  (Tow bar may be attached to

center location or either side) 

Attach 2” ball coupler to vehicle with corresponding ball.

TRANSPORTING CUTTER

Stop Trailcutter.

When transporting unattached from tow vehicle, remove spark plug wire and

place it where it cannot contact the spark plug.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Make sure the tow vehicle parking brake is set

Disengage cutting Blades

Reduce engine to idle speed and allow engine to run momentarily for cooling

Turn the key to the off position

Summary of Contents for QBRT18552

Page 1: ...60 747 8183 FAX 660 747 8650 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts Made In The USA REV 12 016 swisherinc com MODEL NO STARTING SER...

Page 2: ...he fuel system related components which have been certified to this equipment by SAI are to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years from the date of purchase by the...

Page 3: ...setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs Keep all shields and guards in place Understand the speed steering and stability of this machine Know the positions and operations of all controls...

Page 4: ...en servicing them Do not operate at too fast a rate Return lever to its vertical position to disengage blades The braking system is applied when the blades become disengaged It is designed to bring th...

Page 5: ...lcutter is designed to clear dense areas of grass and cut saplings up to 2 1 2 inch thick on meadows and small estates It is not intended to create a finish cut on lawns Your Trailcutter should be tow...

Page 6: ...or pets allow blades to rotate and engine to idle for 5 minutes breaking in the belt for a longer life Stop cutter CAUTION SHUT OFF THE CUTTER ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE...

Page 7: ...to avoid irresponsible usage SUGGESTED CUTTING PRACTICES Operate cutter engine at full throttle to assure the best cutting performance and maximum material discharge Allow wet grass to dry Wet grass w...

Page 8: ...twice to ensure an accurate reading Check condition of air filter and clean or replace if necessary Check blade operation Check for loose fasteners DAILY MAINTENANCE Make sure all nuts and bolts are t...

Page 9: ...inspect spark plug and wire Contact engine manufacturer or qualified mechanic Engine runs poorly See engine manual Check the throttle adjuster Replace fuel clean fuel filter and fuel line Check spark...

Page 10: ...y if damaged Order by part number from Swisher 1 800 222 8183 8 5 CT M F OD29 DANGER DECAL OD39 SWISHER FLAG DECAL OD33 5MPH DECAL OD36 Deflector Decal OD55 DANGER DECAL OD45 WARNING DECAL OD10 ENGAGE...

Page 11: ...3861TC Clamping Plate Front Debris Guard RT52 7 NB170 Nut Serr Flange 5 16 18 ZY Case Hrd 8 NB275 Washer SAE Flat 5 16 ZY HITCH BAR ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 14333 Pin Click 5 16 2 13851...

Page 12: ...er 3 4 ID X 1 1 4 OD 18 GA ZY 19 10358 Blade off set RT44 2005 20 NB611 Bolt 3 4 10 X 2 1 2 GR8 Alloy ZY 21 13867 Bolt 1 8 x 9 GR 8 22 4049 Spacer Tube Blade Driver BLADE DRIVER ASSEMBLY ITEM NO PART...

Page 13: ...70 Nut Serr Flange 5 16 18 ZY Case Hrd NOT ACTUAL ENGINE USED REF ONLY BELT ENGAGE CONFIGURATION 13 When ordering replacement parts USE PAINT CODE TC TEX RED TK TEX BLACK ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1...

Page 14: ...CRIPTION 1 13843TC Rear Axle Support RT52 Right 2 13997 Nut 3 4 10 2 Way Locking 3 13845TC Rear Axle Weldment RT52 4 13862 Bolt 1 1 4 10 x 1 GR 8 5 13844TC Rear Axle Support RT52 Left 6 NB184Z Washer...

Page 15: ...Angle Deck Support RT52 AXLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FIGURE 8 REAR DEBRIS GUARD FIGURE 10 ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 13859 Rear Debris Flap 2 NB170 Nut Serr Flange 5 16 18 ZY Case Hrd 3 13858 Rear Flap S...

Page 16: ...TCH 3623 23 PLASTIC CONSOLE COVER 686C CONSOLE ENGAGE 686C mod 24 8 32 X KEP NUT NB201 26 1 4 SAE WASHER NB274 27 8 32 X 1 2 PHIL TRUSS NB197 28 CONSOLE PLATE WELDMENT 6108TK WIRING SCHEMATICS Descrip...

Page 17: ...17 ENGINE TO BLADE PULLEY CONFIGURATION FIGURE 9 ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 3813 Clutch Electric ZTR 50 2 B527 Pulley Idler OD 3 25 ID 3 8 3 13863 Pulley 14 X 1 ID RT52 4 14276 Belt 5 8 x 64 RT52...

Page 18: ...RIPTION 1 1002004 Solenoid 3 Pole 2 18214 Fuel Tank 2 5 Gallon Carb 3 NA NOT INCLUDED 4 13928 Harness Console RT52 5 7365 Coupler 2 Ball NOT SHOWN BCSR Cable Battery 10 Red NOT SHOWN BCS Cable Battery...

Page 19: ...nsibilities you should contact the Swisher Service representative at 1 800 222 8183 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the Power Equipment Is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAG...

Page 20: ...from Swisher or your nearest Swisher dealer All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the engine supplied with your mower WHEN ORDERING PARTS PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AV...

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