Swisher ACR-500, ACR-500S Owner'S Manual Download Page 6

Figure 1

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: ATTACH TONGUE TO AXLE

Place tongue assembly(#4) and axle assembly(#1) on a 
flat surface. Position the tongue so that the diameter of 
19mm x length of 118mm shaft welded to the tongue is 
straight up. Orientate the axle(#1) so the lift arm hinges 
welded to the axle face away from the tongue. 

See figure 

1

.  Connect the tongue(#4) to the axle(#1) using two M8 x 

50mm hex bolts(B), two diameter 8mm lock washers(E) 
and two M8 hex nuts(F). Fully tighten connections.

STEP 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. 

CAUTION:

DO NOT over tighten 

the lock nut, this can result in damage to the bearings in 
the wheel hub. When properly tightened, the wheel 
should spin freely.

STEP 3: ATTACH LIFT HANDLE TO TONGUE

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Attach the lift handle(#7) to the top of the tongue(#4) 
where two holes are located.  

See figure 3

for position of 

lift handle on tongue.  Secure using two M8 x 50mm (B) 
hex bolts, two diameter 8mm lock washers(E) and two 
M8 hex nuts(F) .
Fully tighten connections.

ASSEMBLING THE ACREAGE RAKE

Figure 2

Figure 3

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...

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