MANUFACTURING QUALITY LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SINCE 1945
Owner’s
Manual
Bucket
2643
IMPORTANT
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions
and Instructions
Before Operating this
Equipment.
2643*
2646
2644
2645
ATV ACCESSORIES
Sold as Separate Pieces!!!!
*A Winch with a mechanical brake is required for this attachment.
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE PO BOX 67 WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
REPAIR PARTS
PH 660. 747. 8183 FAX 660. 747. 8650
swisherinc.com
Made In The
USA
REV. 06-0302738
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LIMITED WARRANTY
ormal adjustments,
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
eplacement or repair under this warranty shall be borne by the purchaser. Should
8183.
ized Swisher
dealer from whom you purchased the mower will be needed before any warranty claim can be
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME
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
state. This is a
The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year 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:
1) Commercial Use The warranty period for any product used for commercial or rental
is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase.
2) Limitations 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 Mower Co., Inc., that has been
subject to alteration, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or
installation, or shipping damage.
3) Exclusions Excluded from this warranty are normal wear, n
and normal maintenance.
submitted for r
you have any questions concerning this warranty, please contact us toll-free at 1-800-222The model number, serial number, date of purchase, and the name of the author
processed.
PERIODS STATED
specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state-tolimited warranty as defined by the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & DECALS
manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that
This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this
follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury.
Read this manual completely. Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
• Read the manual. Learn to operate this machine safely.
• Keep the operating speed LOW!!!!!
• Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with these instructions to
operate this machine. Never allow children to operate this machine.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before operating. Children are
often attracted to the machine and the operating activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Keep children under
the watchful care of another responsible adult.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
• Do not operate the attachment if it has been dropped or damaged in any
manner. Repair as necessary.
• Dress properly. Do not operate when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
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• Operate attachments up and down slopes. There is significant risk of
overturns when operating across slopes.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if
necessary, before restarting.
•
Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION, CARFULLY
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW
REFER TO FIGURE 1 WHILE INSTALLING THE BUCKET ATTACHMENT
1.BEGIN BY LAYING OUT THE PARTS SIMILAR TO FIGURE 1
2.ATTACH THE BUCKET HITCH(3) TO THE BUCKET(1) USING BOLTS(6) AND
NUTS (7).
3.INSTALL THE LATCH REST BOLT(4), ROLLER BUSHING(16) AND NUT(10) TO
THE BUCKET.
4.PLACE THE BUCKET LATCH(5) IN THE UPRIGHT TABS ON THE BUCKET
HITCH(3) USING BOLT(4) TO HOLD IT THERE.
5.INSERT THE BENT PART OF THE SPRING(13) INTO THE BUCKET LATCH(5)
ON THE SIDE FACING THE CENTER OF THE BUCKET HITCH(3) AND OVER
THE BOLT (4) GOING THROUGH THE LATCH. THE LONG STRAIGHT PART OF
THE SPRING WILL REST ON TOP OF THE BUCKET HITCH(3).
6.NEXT, PLACE THE WASHER(14) OVER BOLT (4) ENDING WITH NUT (10),
TIGHTEN THE ASSEMBLY UNTIL THE NUT IS ALL THE WAY ON THE BOLT,
ALLOWING LATCH (5) TO ROTATE FREELY.
7.PLACE THE ASSEMBLED BUCKET ATTACHMENT IN FRONT OF YOUR
ALREADY INSTALLED SWISHER ACCESSORY MOUNT.
8.INSERT THE PLOW MOUNT PIN(11) THROUGH THE BUCKET HITCH AND THE
ACCESSORY MOUNT.
9.SECURE THE PIN WITH THE CLICK PINS(12) ON EACH END OF THE MOUNT
PIN.
10.TIE THE RED TRIP RELEASE ROPE(15) TO THE TOP OF THE BUCKET
LATCH(5).
11.ATTACH YOUR WINCH HOOK TO THE TOP OF THE BUCKET HITCH,
THROUGH THE EYELET PROVIDED.
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ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION
DROP YOUR LOAD!!
AFTER INSTALLING THE BUCKET, MAKE SURE THE ROPE IS TIED TO YOUR ATV SOMEWHERE YOU CAN
GRAB WHILE OPERATING. TO DROP YOUR LOAD FROM THE BUCKET, RAISE THE BUCKET WITH THE WINCH
AND PULL THE ROPE. THIS WILL DIS-ENGAGE THE BUCKET LATCH AND DROP YOUR LOAD. TO RE-ENGAGE
THE BUCKET LATCH SLOWLY REVERSE YOUR ATV AND LOWER YOUR WINCH AT THE SAME TIME UNTIL THE
BUCKET LATCH CLICKS BACK INTO LOCKING POSITION.
Notes:
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MANUFACTURING QUALITY LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SINCE 1945
Owner’s
Manual
Bucket
2643
ATV ACCESSORIES
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