Swisher AE-48 Owners Manual

MANUFACTURING QUALITY LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SINCE 1945

Owner’s

Manual

AE-48

IMPORTANT

Read and follow all

Safety Precautions

and Instructions

Before Operating this

Equipment.

48” PLUG AERATOR

Made In CHINA

1602 CORPORATE DRIVE , PO BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093

PH 660. 747. 8183 FAX [phone]

swisherinc.com

11626 REV. 05-350

LIMITED WARRANTY

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 This product is not intended for commercial use and
carries no commercial warranty.

2) 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 Mower
Co., Inc., that has been subject to alteration, misuse, abuse,
improper assembly or installation, shipping damage, or to
normal wear of the product.

3) Exclusions Excluded from this warranty are normal wear, normal
adjustments, and normal 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 mower 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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Pre-assembly Instructions:

For best results, follow all directions step by step. Please read entire step instructions
first, and then proceed with the set up.
Open all boxes before beginning to assemble and check parts and hardware.
HELPFUL TIP: Read ALL instructions before starting to assemble.

Check Parts and Hardware:

Group together and check that all hardware and parts are included.
Refer to parts and hardware illustrations below.
If you are missing parts, contact Swisher l Customer Service at 1-800-222-8183 for
missing hardware or parts.

Recommended Tools for assembly:

2 each - Combination Wrenches 7/16”,1/2” & 3/4”
1 - Adjustable Wrench - Medium Size
1 - Medium Size Pliers

PARTS LISTING:

NOTE: Parts #9 & #11 below will be assembled for this model

Carton Contents

Ref# Description Ref# Description

1 Tray 7 Lift Handle
2 Wheel Bracket 8 Shaft
3 Middle Brace 9 Double Spool Assembly (4) Pre assembled w/ #11
4 Hitch Bracket 10 Wheels (2)
5 Tongue 11 Knives (32) Pre Assembled w/ #9
6 End Plates (2)

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Hardware Contents

Ref# Qty Description Ref# Qty Description

A 2
B 3
C 6
D 8
E 6
F 1
G 1
H 1

I 2

J 2 Hex Nylock Nut 1/2" X 8 Split Plastic Bearing

Hex Bolt 1/2" x 4 -7/16"

Hex Bolt 5/16 x 1 -3/4 M 10 Flat W asher, 5/16.

Hex Bolt 5/16 x 1 -3/16 P 6 Flat Washer, 7/8

Hex Bolt 5/16 x 7/8" Q 8 Spacer 1/4" Long

Hex Bolt 5/16 x 1" R 1 Spacer Tube, 2.90"

Lock Pin (Not Shown) S 2 Spacer Tube, 1.00"

Hair Cotter Pin T 1 Spacer Tube, 2.38"

Hitch Pin U 2 Spacer Tube, 5.29"
Hex Nut, 1/2" V 1 Shoulder Spacer

K 23

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Lock Nut, 5/16"