MANUFACTURING QUALITY LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SINCE 1945
Owner’s
Manual
Plow Blade
2645
IMPORTANT
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions
and Instructions
Before Operating this
Equipment.
2643
2646
2644
2645
ATV ACCESSORIES
Sold as Separate Pieces!!!!
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE PO BOX 67 WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093
2803
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
REPAIR PARTS
PH 660. 747. 8183 FAX 660. 747. 8650
swisherinc.com
Made In The
USA
REV. 05-270
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The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This
ted to ninety (90) days
This warranty applies only to products which have
LIMITED WARRANTY
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 limi
from the date of original purchase.
2) Limitations
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,
normal adjustments, and normal maintenance.
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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 product 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.
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manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
• Do not operate over 5 MPH (8KMH)
• 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.
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ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION and PARTS LIST
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TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY, CAREFULLY
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW
REFER TO FIGURES 1 AND 2 WHILE ASSEMBLING THIS PORTION OF THE PLOW
ATTACHMENT
1.Unpack parts and make sure all are included. If they are not contact the dealer where the Swisher Plow was
purchased.
2.Locate the pivot weldment (1) and assemble to the blade (2) using two ½-13 X 2” bolts (12) two ½-13 nyloc
nuts (13) and two bushing (18) as shown. It is important to assure these two bushings are installed between the
blade and pivot to allow for the correct rotation of the pivot.
3.Assemble the tilt blocks (3) to the pivot weldment using two ½-13 X 2” bolts (12) and two ½-13 nyloc nuts (13).
4.Assemble two 3/8-16 nuts (14 ) to two eye-bolts (6). Assemble the eye-bolts into the holes at the top of the
blade. Secure with two 3/8 washers (15 ) two 3/8 -16 nuts (7). Place plastic caps (17) over the remaining
threads of the eye-bolts.
5.Attach the tilt springs (16) to the eye-bolts and to the tabs on the pivot weldment (1). See Figure 1 below.
6.Connect the skids (5) through the channels on the outer edges of the blade. Adjust their height with clevis pin
(10) and hair pin (11).
6
16
2
Attach springs here
1
Tilt Blocks set the
vertical “tilt” or rake of
5
the blade
6
Figure 1
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PLOW ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY
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4
10
FIGURE 2
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5
17
2
15
7
14
6
16
1
7
13
22
28
21
13
12
11
12
18
18
13
3
13
26
See detail on
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19
21
20
ITEM
QTY.
NO.
112323TK Pivot Weldment172AS-125 Round Vinyl Cap
212312TK 50" Blade Weldment188NB-177 1/2 NR Mach. Bushing
322331TK Tilt Block1912588TK Plow Mount
412317TK Cut Edge2012642TK Plow Mount Pin
522334TK Skid212NB-506 3/16 Click Pin
62NB-635 3/8-16 X 3 Turned Eye Bolt2212327TK Plow Mount Bracket
74NB-182 3/8-16 Nyloc Nut231TR150W Washer
8910216 5/16-18 X 3/4 Carriage Bolt2412336Pivot Spring
99NB-170 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut254NB-121 1/2-13 2 Way Jam Lock Nut
112NB-127 #3 Hair Pin2712310TK Plow Bracket Support
124NB-509 1/2-13 X 2 Hex Bolt282NB-577 1/2-13 X 3 1/2 Hex Bolt
136NB-281 1/2-13 Nyloc Nut2912319TK Lock Arm
142NB-212 3/8-16 Hex Nut302NB-649 3/8-16 X 3 1/2 Hex Bolt
152NB-272 3/8 SAE Washer311H9BRope (Not Show n)
1622335Tilt Spring321H7KKnob (Not Show n)
PART
NO.
DESCRIPTION
ITEM
NO.
QTY
27
PART
NO.
DESCRIPTION
28
30
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TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY AND
INSTALLATION, CAREFULLY
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW
REFER TO FIGURES 2 AND 3 WHILE ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THIS PORTION OF THE
PLOW ATTACHMENT
The next steps need to be done in sequence:
1.Disassemble Pivot Latch assembly from the plow mount. Lay parts down in the exact order they were removed.
Replace lock nuts (25) with lock nuts in hardware kit.
2.Slide the plow mount (19) into pivot weldment (1), secure with ½-13 X 3 1/2 bolt (28) and ½-13 nyloc nut (13).
3.Re-assemble the Pivot Latch assembly in the reverse order that it was removed in step 1. The Pivot Latch
assembly consists of the following components - lock arm (29), two bushing (18), two ½-13 lock nut (25),
Washer (23), pivot spring (24) and ½-13 X 3½ bolt (28) to plow mount (19). Make sure the tail of the pivot
spring is secured into the bent washer on plow mount, see fig 3. Note, lock arm should be able to pivot freely
after assembled.
4.Bolt plow mount bracket (22) and plow bracket support (27) to plow mount (19), as shown, using two 3/8-16 X 3
bolts (30) and two 3/8-16 nyloc nuts (7).
5.Insert ½-13 X 3 bolt (26) into plow mount bracket (22) and secure with ½-13 nyloc nut (13). Do not over tighten
as this can bend the plow mount bracket. This is where you will attach your winch or manual lift pulley, sold
separately.
6.With your Swisher ATV Accessory Mount already installed, attach the plow using plow mount pin (20) and two
3/16 click pins (21).
7.Attach red rope (31) to eyelet on lock arm (29) and loop over front of ATV so it can be reached by the operator.
8.Read Dangers on the back of the Swisher Plow and consult this manual.
9.It would be wise to become familiar with your plow using a slower speed.
10.Operating instructions are on page 9.
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22
29
29
8
25
25
23
Tail of Spring 24
Tail of Spring 24
Figure 3
28
19
29
24
1
Top of weldment is removed for clarity.
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ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION
PUSH YOUR PLOW AROUND!!
THE TENSION PLACED ON THE TILT SPRINGS DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE
THAT MUST BE APPLIED TO THE BLADE BEFORE IT FOLDS OVER IF SOMETHING IS HIT.
ADJUST THE SPRINGS BY LOOSENING THE NUTS (7) ON THE EYEBOLTS (6) AND
ADJUSTING UNTIL THE BLADE DOES NOT FOLD OVER DURING NORMAL OPERATION
BUT WILL FOLD IF AN OBJECT IS STRUCK.
AFTER INSTALLING YOUR PLOW, SECURE THE ROPE SO IT IS ACCESSABLE WHILE
OPERATING THE ATV AND SECURELY HELD. THERE SHOULD BE A SMALL AMOUNT OF
SLACK, IN THE ROPE, TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL RELEASE OF THE LOCK ARM OR
TANGLING.
IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE BLADE ANGLE WHILE OPERATING, COME TO A STOP,
PULL THE ROPE AND RELEASE THE LOCK ARM. DRIVE THE PLOW INTO A SNOW BANK
AT AN ANGLE TO MOVE THE BLADE. WHEN THE PROPER ANGLE IS ACHIEVED
RELEASE THE ROPE, LOCKING THE BLADE IN PLACE
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Notes:
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Notes:
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MANUFACTURING QUALITY LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SINCE 1945
Owner’s
Manual
Plow Blade
2645
IMPORTANT
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions
and Instructions
Before Operating this
Equipment.
ATV ACCESSORIES
WHEN ORDERING PARTS, PLEASE HAVE THE
FOLLOWING INORMATION AVAILABLE:
* PRODUCT – ________________
* SERIAL NUMBER - _______________
* MODEL NUMBER - _______________