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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 this manual completely.  This machine can amputate hands and feet, and 
throw objects.  Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in 
serious injury or death.

Thank you for choosing Swisher’s 44” Trail Cutter.  Before operating 

your cutter, please read, understand and follow all of the safety precautions 
and other instructions explained in this manual.  As with all power 
equipment, lawn mowers and cutters can be potentially dangerous if 
improperly used.

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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 accidental starting the engine when 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 before you operate this machine. Check all of the controls in
a safe area before starting to work with this machine.

Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with these instructions to operate this

machine. 

Never allow children to operate this machine.

Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc. that can be picked up and

thrown by the blade.

Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Be aware of the cutters

discharge direction and do not point at anyone. 

Stop the machine

if anyone enters the

cutting area. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.

Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them

Keep children

under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

No riders!

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

Do not mow in reverse. 

Always look down and behind before and during backing.

Summary of Contents for QuadBoss QBRC11544

Page 1: ...peration Service and Adjustment Repair Parts www swisherinc com MODEL NO STARTING SERIAL L18 023001 QBRC11544 17341 REV 18 023 Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before operating...

Page 2: ...alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation shipping damage or to normal wear of the product 4 Exclusions Excluded from this warranty are normal wear normal adjustments and normal mainte...

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: ...seconds Each Trail Cutter brake system has been set at the factory For safety the consumer should not alter the braking system 4 ASSEMBLY Insert 5 8 11 X 2 bolt through the top of the Pivot Assembly...

Page 5: ...key to the off position INTENDED USE The 44 Trail Cutter is designed to clear dense areas of grass and cut saplings up to 3 thick on meadows and small estates It is not intended to create a finish cu...

Page 6: ...or longer life Disengage the blades and shut off the engine CAUTION SHUT OFF THE CUTTER ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CUTTER STARTING THE ENGIN...

Page 7: ...set throttle to FAST for best cutting performance Slowly engage T handle lever See Fig 8 pg 16 Carefully mount tow vehicle and start mowing at a slow travel speed STOPPING THE CUTTING SESSION Bring to...

Page 8: ...of air filter and clean or replace if necessary Check blade operation Check for loose fasteners Lubricate threads of adjustment rod P N 4006 See Fig 5 pg 13 DAILY MAINTENANCE Make sure all nuts and b...

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

Page 10: ...ly if damaged Order by part number from Swisher 1 800 222 8183 8 5 CT M F OD29 DANGER DECAL OD33 5MPH DECAL OD36 DEFLECTOR DECAL OD55 DANGER DECAL OD45 WARNING DECAL OD10 ENGAGE DECAL OD99 OFF RUN DEC...

Page 11: ...connected Item Description Part 9 Nut 3 4 10 Lock 21132 10 Nut 5 8 11 Lock 21138 11 Washer 3 4 SAE Flat NB146 12 Nut 3 8 16 Lock NB182 13 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 X 1 1 4 NB618 14 Washer 3 8 SAE Flat NB272 15...

Page 12: ...118 7 Nut Hex Lock 1 8 21163 8 2 Ball Coupler 7365 9 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 X 3 NB150 10 Washer 3 8 SAE NB272 11 Nut 3 8 16 Lock NB182 12 Bolt 3 4 10 X 3 3 4 21129 13 Nut 3 4 10 Lock 21132 14 Washer 3 4 SAE...

Page 13: ...2 13 2 Way Jam Lock Nut NB121 15 Weldment Axle Bar Right 10356 FIGURE 5 MOTOR BASE WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLIES 13 When ordering replacement parts USE PAINT CODE TK BLACK Item Description Part...

Page 14: ...Gusset Right 15057 6 Z Bracket Jack Support 15055 7 Front Rail Deck Support 15054 8 Remote Cable Mount Bolt On 15059 9 Bracket Remote Cable Detent 15606 10 Rail RT44 Right 17358 11 Weldment Blade Moun...

Page 15: ...iver Housing 4858 10 Bolt 1 2 13 X 2 NB509 11 Washer 1 X 1 1 2 X 10GA NB614HT 12 Nut Nyloc 3 4 10 NB609 13 Weldment Stump Jumper 4859 14 Blade 10358 15 Washer 3 4 X 1 1 4 X 18GA NB179 16 Bolt 3 4 10 X...

Page 16: ...2 HTC GR5 ZP NB619 21 Washer Belleville 699 22 3 8 16 Nyloc Nut NB182 23 1 4 20 HX Nut ZP NB139 24 Brake Rod 4891 25 5 16 18 X 1 HCC GR5 ZP NB501 26 Spacer B99S 27 5 16 18 Nyloc Nut NB181 FIGURE 9 BEL...

Page 17: ...le weldment 4575 on top of the hitch tube and assemble the console mount plate 4852 from underneath the hitch tube using the hardware provided Make sure the wiring harness is secure and will not drag...

Page 18: ...18 FIGURE 11 ENGINE TO BLADE PULLEY CONFIGURATION P N B527 P N 4846 P N BB105 P N 20655 WIRING DIAGRAM 11 5HP ENGINE PN 19193 FIGURE 12 WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 19: ...RECOMMENDED HITCH CONFIGURATIONS FIGURE 16 Unlocked FIGURE 17 Locked FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14 FIGURE 15 19...

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Page 21: ...from the nearest dealer of the engine supplied with your mower WHEN ORDERING PARTS PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE PRODUCT RC44 COUNTRY CUT TRAIL CUTTER SERIAL NUMBER _______________ M...

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