Swisher TRAILMOWER POL14560X, Owner'S Manual, Page: 9 / 16

ALTERNATIVE STOPPING METHOD
• Bring vehicle to complete stop, shut off engine, and set parking brake.
• Disengage blades.
• Manually turn key switch to the “OFF” position.
• Always remember to remove keys to avoid accidental starting.
TRANSPORTING MOWER
• Stop mower properly.
• Place mower deck in its highest position.
• If transporting unattached from tow vehicle, then remove spark plug wire and
place where it cannot contact the spark plug.
SUGGESTED MOWING PRACTICES
• Operate mower engine at full throttle to assure the best cutting performance and
maximum material discharge.
• Allow wet grass to dry. Clumps of wet grass will collect under the mowing deck.
• Mowing should be started with tow vehicle in low gear and increased only as safe
mowing conditions permit. This speed should not exceed 5 MPH.
• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2.5” during the cool season and
to over 3” during the hot months.
• For a healthier lawn and better aesthetics, your lawn should be mowed often and
after moderate growth.
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When cutting high or dense grass areas go slowly. Some areas may need to be
mowed twice. The second cut should be at 90 degrees to the first, if possible.
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Mowing thick or high grass.
Raise rear height crank handles to .5”-.75” above
the other two handles.
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Creating a manicured lawn.
Lower rear height crank handle to .25”-.5” below
front of deck. This allows grass blades to be cut twice. It also continually cuts
clippings to produce a mulching effect.
GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING
• The mower is not cutting level.
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Level deck, making sure the side crank-handles are equal.
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Check air pressure of all tires; make sure they are equal (about 15-18 psi).
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Examine blades for damage, while mower engine is not running.
• The engine will not start.
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Disengage blades, turn toggle switch to “ON” position, check battery and
all other electrical connections, and inspect spark plug and wire.
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Check fuel level.
• Engine runs poorly.
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See engine manual.
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Check throttle adjuster.
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Replace fuel filter, fuel line, and drain old fuel from tank and refill with
Clean fuel.
IF PROBLEMS PERSIST HAVE A QUALIFIED MECHANIC SERVICE THE
MOWER. NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE AN ADJUSTMENT THAT YOU ARE
NOT SURE IS CORRECT. DOING SO MAY CAUSE OTHER PROBLEMS.
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