Swisher FC-17 Owners Manual

MANUFACTURING QUALITY LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SINCE 1945

Owner’s

Manual

FC-17

17 Cubic Foot

Dump Cart

IMPORTANT

Read and follow all

Safety Precautions

and Instructions

Before Operating this

Equipment.

Made In CHINA

1602 CORPORATE DRIVE PO BOX 67 WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093

PH 660. 747. 8183 FAX [phone]

swisherinc.com

11766 REV. 05-340

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.

2

2

Pre

-

assembly Instructions:

For best results, follow all directions step by step.

Part

Open box before beginning to assemble.
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 the place of purchase for missing hardware or parts.

Tools Required:

2 – 10mm wrench
1 – 14mm wrench
1 – Screwdriver
1 – Medium Pliers

PARTS LISTING:

Ref.

No.

1 12191 2 Tail Gate Holding Guide
2 12192 2 Corner Cop
3 12193 1 Release Latch (4 pieces)
4 12194 1 Hitch Bracket
5 12195 1 Stand Bracket
6 12196 1 Tailgate Brace (3 pieces)
7 12197 1 Main Tailgate
8 12198 1 Front Panel

9 12199 1 Wheel Support
10 12200 1 Wheel Axle
11 12201 1 Cart Tongue
12 12202 2 Main Panel Side Body
13 12203 2 Main Panel Bottom Body
14 12204 2 Wheel Assembly

No. Qty Part Description

HARDWARE PHOTOS ARE NOT ACTUAL SIZE

Part

HARDWARE LISTING:

Ref

Let.

A NB719 10 M8 x 20 Hex Bolt
B 10619 2 M6 x 20 Hex Bolt
C 12205 49 M6 X 16 Round Head Bolt
D 12186 22 M8 X 16 Round Head Bolt
E NB600 51 M6 Nut

F NB718 32 M8 Nut
G NB135 51 Ø 6 Lock Washer
H NB159 32 Ø 8 Lock Washer

I NB274 51 Ø 6 Flat Washer

J NB275 32 Ø 8 Flat Washer

K 12206 1 Lock Pin

L NB247 1 Hair Pin

M NB603 2 Cotter Pin

N NB179 4 Large Washer
O 12207 2 Wheel Hub Cap

No.

Qty. Part Description

Note: You may have extra nuts & Bolts when finished