Swisher ACR-500, ACR-500S Owner'S Manual Download Page 3

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read this manual completely.  Failure to observe the following safety 
instructions could result in serious injury or death.

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.

Read the manual.  Learn to operate this machine safely.

Keep the operating speed LOW!!!!!  Do not operate over 5 MPH (8KMH).

Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with these instructions to operate this machine.  Never 

allow children to operate this machine.

Be sure the area is clear of other people before operating.  Children are often attracted to the machine 

and the operating activity.  

Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

Keep 

children under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

Follow tire inflation printed on tires.

Never inflate tires higher than the MAX PSI printed on 

tires.

Do not operate the attachment if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner.  Repair as necessary.

Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.  Repair if necessary, before restarting.

Dress properly.  Do not operate when bare foot or wearing open sandals.

Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Never tamper with safety devices.  Check their proper operation regularly.

Operate attachments up and down slopes.  There is a significant risk of overturns when operating across 

slopes.

Never make adjustments or repairs with the ATV engine running.

When not in use, keep in a dry place.

Oil moving parts from time to time with household lubricant.

Summary of Contents for ACR-500, ACR-500S

Page 1: ...660 747 8650 swisherinc com MANUFACTURING QUALITY LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SINCE 1945 Owner s Manual IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions Before Operating this Equipment Made...

Page 2: ...ormal wear normal adjustments and normal maintenance In the event you have a claim under this warranty you must return the product to an authorized service dealer All transportation charges damage or...

Page 3: ...ty Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children under the watchful care of another responsible adult Follow tire inflation printed on tires Never inflate tires higher t...

Page 4: ...2 Layout and identify parts included in carton contents see parts listing below 3 Layout and identify parts included in the hardware pack see parts listing below 4 IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING FROM PACKAG...

Page 5: ...ng sweepers Replacement Rake Tine Reel Ref Part Qty Description metric size in mm A NA 2 Hex Bolt M12 X 110 B NA 4 Hex Bolt M8 X 50 C NA 2 Flat Washer diameter 6 D NA 1 Teflon Washer diameter 8 E NA 4...

Page 6: ...P 2 ATTACH WHEELS TO AXLE Assemble the tire wheel assembly 3 inflation valve stem facing out onto axle securing the tire wheel with one M16 nylock nut H See figure 2 Repeat on opposite side of axle CA...

Page 7: ...STEP 6 ATTACH CLEVIS TO PIVOT BAR Attach the clevis pin I on the end of lift rod opposite end of lift handle Then attach the clevis to the cable pivot bar from STEP 4 secure with diameter 6mm x 25mm c...

Page 8: ...heel axle arm 2 as shown in figure 9 Secure with M16 nylock nut H Make certain that tines on all three wheels are pointed in the same direction Look at tips of rake tines for direction CAUTION Do not...

Page 9: ...ound for clearance when towing go to next step for needed adjustment STEP 12 Remove diameter 6mm x 25mm clevis pin from STEP 6 and rotate clevis in either direction to achieve the desired stopping pos...

Page 10: ...in from both lift arms and remove both rake tine wheel assemblies from rake Take the left rake tine wheel assembly flip it over rotate 180 degrees and install on the right lift arm Take the right rake...

Page 11: ...n operating position try adjusting the height of rake tine wheels so raking tines contact ground lightly Keep the lifting cable almost tight when operating if possible For deep raking or de thatching...

Page 12: ..._ TYPE _______________ PART NUMBER WITH PAINT CODE PART DESCRIPTION TELEPHONE 1 800 222 8183 FAX 1 660 747 8650 SWISHER MOWER MACHINE CO INC SWISHER MOWER MACHINE CO INC SWISHER MOWER MACHINE CO INC S...

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