Swisher 20020 Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S

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ANUAL

MODEL NO.

STARTING SERIAL #:

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115160001

20020

IMPORTANT

Read and follow all Safety
Precautions and Instructions
before operating this
equipment.

Model 20020 shown

ROAD BUSTER

GRAVEL GRADER

Safety

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Operation
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts

1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093

HONE 800-222-8183 FAX [phone] EMAIL [e-mail]

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Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945

19967 REV 15-001

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LIMITED WARRANTY

The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in
materials and workmanship for the period's shown below beginning from the date of purchase by the original
consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective due to materials or
workmanship. This warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions:

Materials and Workmanship 3 Years
Commercial Use The warranty period for this product when used for commercial or rental

is limited to 1 year from the date of original purchase.

Limitation This warranty applies only to products which have been properly

assembled, adjusted, and operated in accordance with the instructions
contained within this manual. This warranty does not apply to any
product of Swisher that has been subject to alteration, misuse, abuse,
improper assembly or installation, shipping damage or to normal wear of
product.

Exclusions Excluded from this warranty are normal wear items, normal or routine

adjustments, and normal or routine 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 loss incurred during transportation of parts submitted for replacement or
repair under this warranty shall be borne by the purchaser. Should you have any questions concerning this
warranty, please contact us toll-free at 1-800-222-8183. The model number, serial number, date of purchase,
and the name of the authorized Swisher dealer from whom you purchased the splitter will be needed before any
warranty claim can be processed.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS
STATED HEREIN FOR ALL EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. Some states do not allow the limitation of

consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights,
which vary from state-to-state. This is a limited warranty as defined by the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY………………....….2

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FETY..………………………...3
TOWING..….……..……………...4
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE…...5
TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER…...6
ASSEMBLY……………………..7-8

POWER AND CHARGING…………..9
PARTS BREAKDOWN……………..10-12
DECALS…..………….……………….13

OTES/MAINTENANCE LOG……...13

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SPECIFICATIONS..…………………..14

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accordance with operating instructions. Altering this equipment, or using this equipment in such a way

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, feet, and throw objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

ead and understand the manual. Learn to operate this equipment in a safe manner. Familiarize

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yourself with all of the controls in a safe environment before starting to work with this machine.

• DO NOT under any circumstances alter this Grader. This equipment was designed and engineered in

as to circumvent its design capabilities and capacities, could result in serious injury or fatality and
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

• Allow ONLY responsible adults who have read this manual to operate this machine. NEVER allow

children to operate this machine.

• NEVER operate or allow someone to operate this equipment while under the influence of alcohol,

drugs or medication. Being coherent is essential for safety.

• NEVER use grader for any other purpose than grading non-public roadways/driveways. Any other use

can result in injury. Your grader is a precision piece of power equipment, not a toy. Therefore,
exercise extreme caution at all times.

• ALWAYS wear protective gear such as safety goggles, steel-toed shoes, and a helmet if on an

ATV/UTV.

• BEFORE towing, be certain that the grader is securely attached to the towing vehicle and that the

support leg is secured in the towing positions.

• NEVER allow persons to ride on grader. DO NOT carry any cargo on your grader other than weight

that is secured on the main frame weight tray provided.

• ALWAYS watch for traffic of any kind when near or around roadways.

• ALWAYS shut the towing vehicle off and apply the emergency brake if applicable, before getting off

to service grader.

• ALWAYS use grader only when sufficient lighting/daylight is present.

• NEVER operate the grader on slopes greater than 15°.

• NEVER attempt to work on the electric motor or electrical devices yourself. Contact customer service

and they will find a qualified service center.

• ALWAYS check working parts on grader before each use for worn or broken parts that would need

replaced.

• ONLY use manufacturer-recommended replacement parts.

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BEFORE TOWING. BE SURE COUPLER HANDLE IS IN LOCKED POS

ITION.

TOWING SAFETY

• Be sure support jackstand is in the travel position and the coupling is secure. This must

also be retracted so not to interfere while towing. Retract jackstand by removing pin,
pivoting up, and replacing pin.

• Never exceed 15 MPH while towing your grader. Be extra cautious when traveling

over rough terrain.

• Always be careful while backing your grader. You could jackknife your grader if not

careful.

• See tire and wheel specifications for PSI while towing.

• Be aware of the extra length of grader while turning,

parking, crossing intersections, and in all driving situations.

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ADJUST COUPLER LOCKING PRESSURE ON BALL BEFORE USE. PLACE HANDLE IN LOCKED
POSITION WITH BALL IN COUPLER. TIGHTEN LOCKNUT AGAINST TENSION SPRING SO THAT
COUPLER IS NOT LOOSE ON BALL. CORRECT ADJUSTMENT WILL ALLOW HANDLE TO BE
RELEASED WITH MODERATE PRESSURE APPLIED TO HANDLE.

TO OPEN, PULL UP ON COUPLER HANDLE AND ROTATE FORWARD. PLACE COUPLER ON BALL
WHEN BALL IS COMPLETELY NESTED IN BALL SOCKET, ROTATE COUPLER HANDLE
BACKWARD UNTIL HANDLE IS IN LOCKED POSITION.

AFTER TOWING, CHECK COUPLER FOR TIGHTNESS ON BALL. ALWAYS CHECK TIGHTNESS

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

POSI-LOCK COUPLER

WARNING:
NEVER EXCEED WEIGHT CAPACITY. ALWAYS USE CORRECT BALL SIZE, MAKING SURE BALL
IS COMPLETELY INSERTED INTO COUPLER. LOCK COUPLER HANDLE SECURELY BEFORE
TOWING. ALWAYS CHECK FOR DAMAGES AND REPLACE IF DAMAGED. AVOID SHARP TURNS
AND STEEP VERTICAL ANGLES WHEN TOWING.

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traction from vehicle allows more ground engagement and the lighter the

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE

When storing the grader always lower the grader to which the scarifiers contact the ground and the
actuator is relieved of carrying any load. It is not recommended to ever leave the grader stored with
the actuator holding the weight of the unit.

It is recommended to use the jackstand provided to raise and lower the unit when connecting and
disconnecting from vehicles. DO NOT try and lift the weight of the grader by yourself when
uncoupling, it may cause injury.

INTENDED USE / RECOMMENDED VEHICLES

The grader is intended to refinish non-public driveways or roadways consisting of primarily
gravel and or rock. Be aware of your surroundings and what is beneath the ground you
intend to use the grader on. ALWAYS avoid large rocks, embedded obstacles, and buried
utilities such as gas, electric, or phone lines.

The grader can be pulled by various style vehicles but a 500 cc ATV/UTV or a 20 HP /500 lb.
garden tractor is recommended. Four-wheel or all wheel drive is always recommended when
available on the vehicle to gain maximum traction to ensure best performance.

Understand that the amount of ground engagement with the scarifiers depends strongly on
the type of vehicle you are using and media make up that you are refinishing. The looser the
media and the more
vehicle and more hard packed the media allows less engagement.

It is recommended to start with minimum engagement (1/4”-1/2”) when beginning to refinish
an area, and as the ground loosens increase the depth of engagement on scarifiers.

The grader design allows the operator to add weight to the unit if necessary to break up the
ground when pulled with an adequate vehicle. The weight area is located in the main frame
section on the unit on either side of the actuator mount. Any additional weight should not
exceed 100 lbs and should always be secured within the weight area by any means possible.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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The rear blade on the grader can be
used in several positions depending
on the work you are doing.
In fig. 1 the blade is free floating and
only restrained by the a pin in the last
pin position. This allows the blade to
swing freely and the weight of the
blade helps level and smooth loose
media. In fig 2 the blade is pinned in
the upright position and the grader
can act as a scrapping blade when
scarifiers are raised up away from
media.