Swisher ACR-500, ACR-500S User Manual

MANUFACTURING QUALITY LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SINCE 1945

Owner’s
Manual

ACR-500

ACR-500S

ACREAGE RAKE

IMPORTANT

Read and follow all

Safety Precautions

and Instructions

Before Operating this

Equipment.

ATV ACCESSORIES

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

1602 CORPORATE DRIVE PO BOX 67 WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093

PH 660. 747. 8183 FAX [phone]

swisherinc.com

11306 REV. 06-087

Made In CHINA

LIMITED WARRANTY

defective due to materials or workmanship. This warranty is subject to the following limitations

The warranty period for any product used for commercial or rental

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

warranty shall be borne by the purchaser.

8183. The model number, serial number, date of purchase, and the name of the authorized

ou purchased the mower will be needed before any warranty claim

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME

NTIES. 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

and exclusions:

1) Commercial Use
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 and Machine 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.

parts submitted for replacement or repair under this
Should you have any questions concerning this warranty, please contact us toll-free at 1-800­222­Swisher dealer from whom y
can be processed.

PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR ALL EXPRESSED WARRA

specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state-to­limited warranty as defined by the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975.

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. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.

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Read the manual. Learn to operate this machine safely.

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Keep the operating speed LOW!!!!! Do not operate over 5 MPH (8KMH).

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Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with these instructions to operate this machine. Never

allow children to operate this machine.

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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.

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Follow tire inflation printed on tires. Never inflate tires higher than the MAX PSI printed on
tires.

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Do not operate the attachment if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Repair as necessary.

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Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair if necessary, before restarting.

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Dress properly. Do not operate when bare foot or wearing open sandals.

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Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

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Operate attachments up and down slopes. There is a significant risk of overturns when operating across
slopes.

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Never make adjustments or repairs with the ATV engine running.

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When not in use, keep in a dry place.

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Oil moving parts from time to time with household lubricant.

PRE-ASSEMBLY:

Description

Approximate assembly time of this product is ¾ of an hour.
Helpful Tip: Read all instructions before starting to assemble.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1) Pliers
(2) 14mm Wrenches
(2) 19mm Wrenches
(1) 24mm Wrench

REMOVE ALL PARTS FROM CARTONS

1. Remove the hardware packs and all parts from the cartons.

2. Layout and identify parts included in carton contents. (see parts listing below)

3. Layout and identify parts included in the hardware pack. (see parts listing below)

4. IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING FROM PACKAGING
Contact Mfg. at [phone] for missing hardware or instructions.

Ref # Part # Qty

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

11298 1 Axle Assembly

11299 2 Rake Wheel Arm

11300 2 Tire/Wheel Assembly

11301 1 Tongue Assembly

11302 2 Lift Arm

RRL-500 4 Rake Tine Wheels

11303 1 Lift Handle

CARTON CONTENTS:

(metric size in mm)