Swisher FC10544BS, Owner'S Manual, Page: 7 / 24

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• Set vehicle parking brake or chock wheels to prevent accidental rolling.
• Start engine properly.
• Slowly engage blade control.
• In a safe environment, i.e. no children, allow blades to rotate and engine to
idle for 5 minutes. This breaks in the belts and the engine.
• Stop mower properly.
ENGAGING BLADES
The Trail Mower will not start if the blade lever is in the “ENGAGED” position.
• Engage blades by rotating blade lever into the “ENGAGED” position.
• Rotate blade lever in opposite direction to disengage blade.
• The dual braking system is applied when the blades become disengaged. It is
designed to bring the blades to quick stop (approximately 7 seconds). Each
Trail Mower brake system has been tested and calibrated. For safety, the
consumer should not alter the braking system.
STARTING THE ENGINE
See engine manufacturer’s recommendations for the type and amount of oil and fuel
used. Trail Mowers equipped with an electric start engine will need a battery (sold
separately). Swisher recommends using a standard “12N12A” battery.
• Make sure the tow vehicle parking brake is set, mower is level, and blades are
disengaged. Engine must be level to accurately check and fill oil. Do not overfill.
• Check spark plug wire, oil, and fuel.
• Check all electrical connections for buildup or debris.
• Make sure toggle switch is not turned “OFF” and safety tether is attached.
• Set engine throttle to “RUN” position.
• Move the choke lever to the “ON” position (cold engine only).
• With feet clear of mower deck, turn key switch to the “START” position; release
when engine begins to run (12 volt models). Recoil models must use pull-rope.
Pull rope with a single fluid motion.
• Set engine throttle at maximum RPM.
• Allow engine to run a few moments before engaging blades.
BREAKING IN YOUR MOWER
CAUTION!
SHUT OFF MOWER ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM
SPARK PLUG BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE MOWER.
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IMPORTANT: This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of
California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.