Swisher PC300 User Manual

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OWNER’S
MANUAL

MODEL NO.

PC-300

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Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions
before operating this
equipment.

REV. 05-108

1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093

PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]

Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945

ONPC300

Assembly
Operation
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts

Made In The

USA

LIMITED WARRANTY

Excluded from this warranty are normal wear, normal adjustments,

s 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

8183.

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

arranty claim can be

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

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

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) Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a separate warranty
extended to them by the individual engine manufacturer. Any
engine service difficulty is the responsibility of the engine
manufacturer and in no way is Swisher Mower Co., Inc. or its
agents responsible for the engine warranty. The Briggs & Stratton
Engine Service Hot-Line is 1-800-233-3723. The Transmission
Service Hot-Line is 1-800-558-5402.

2) 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.

3) 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, shipping damage, or to normal wear of the product.

4) Exclusions
and normal maintenance.

In the event you have a claim under thi

you have any questions concerning this warranty, please contact us toll-free at 1-800-222-

dealer from whom you purchased the product will be needed before any w
processed.

allow the limitation of

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

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OPERATING YOUR NEW PC-300

thrown into the eyes, resulting in severe eye damage. Always wear certified safety

The operation of any equipment can encounter foreign objects which could be

glasses or wide-vision safety goggles over spectacles before starting machine and
while operating such a machine.

The operation of any engine produces sound waves that are damaging to the
human ear. Ear protection is recommended.

CAUTION!

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of
children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the hauling
activity.

Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

INTENDED USE

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This machine is designed for moving objects and other materials normally moved by a
wheelbarrow.

• The three-speed transaxle system with engagement bail and forward/reverse

control delivers smooth steady performance.

• The dump latch allows for easy dumping and offers a spring-loaded return of the

latch mechanism when the bed is returned from the dump position.

• The PC-300 is designed to carry 300 pounds- DO NOT EXCEED

MANUFACTURER’S SET WEIGHT LIMIT!

Assembly of PC 300

Remove PC300 from crate. Be careful not to damage the idler cable (item 31, p 8).

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• Align holes in handle and frame and bolt together using; (4) NB604, 3/8 – 16 X 1”

bolt, (8) NB271, 3/8 USS washer, (4) NB182, 3/8 – 16 Nyloc nut.

• Bolt bed lift handle to bed using; (4) NB604, 3/8 – 16 X 1 bolt, (4) NB272, 3/8 SAE

washer and (4) NB271, 3/8 USS washer, (4) NB182, 3/8 – 16 Nyloc nut. Place the
smaller washer (NB272) on the outside of the handle.

• Assemble (2) NB139, ¼ - 20 hex nuts to modified J-bolts (item 26, p 8), nuts should

be tightened against the end of the bolt threads. Reference Shift Rod/Handle detail
p. 8 and secure J-bolts to the handle, shift rod weldment (item 25, p 8) and shift rod
half (item 13, p 9) using (2) NB180, ¼ - 20 Nyloc nuts.

SLOPE OPERATION!

Use extra caution when operating on slopes. Operate self-propelled units
up and down slopes. There is a significant risk of overturns when
operating across slopes. If you feel uneasy on a slope then

do not

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STOPPING THE ENGINE

TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION, THE

• Slide the throttle into the
“STOP” position.

STARTING THE ENGINE

• Remove any built-up debris from
engine.

• Check oil & fuel.

• Prime engine as directed. Note:

A warm engine may not need to
be primed.

• Slide throttle into “FAST”
position.

• Pull engine coil rope. Do not pull
recklessly.

• Adjust throttle to desired engine
RPM. For maximum results,
operate in the full throttle
position.

PREPARING FOR FIRST USE

• Check engine crankcase for oil.
Check with engine dipstick. Do
not overfill. See engine manual
for proper oil level.

• Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
Never fill tank in an enclosed
area!

• Start engine as directed above.

• Stop engine.

BEGIN USING

• Make sure area is clear of all
bystanders.

• Make sure that all guards, belt
guides, and the spark plug wire
are properly attached.

• Adjust handle height. Loosen black
plastic knob on each side of the
control panel. Move handle to
desired height. Retighten black
plastic knobs.

• Start engine, setting desired
engine speed. Note: This
machine is designed to operate at
maximum engine speed.

• Start by shifting the unit into a
low gear. Begin forward
movement by slowly lifting
control bail toward handle. To
stop the unit, release the bail and
move the shift lever into the
neutral position.

BACKING THE UNIT

• Always look behind and down to
avoid obstacles and tripping.

• Shift lever into reverse position
and slowly lift control bail
towards handle. To stop the unit,
release the bail and move the
shift lever into neutral.

CAUTION!

SHUT OFF ENGINE AND REMOVE
WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE
MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO
THE UNIT.

SUGGESTED PRACTICES

• Do not operate cart if it vibrates
abnormally. Excessive vibration
is a sign of damage. Stop the
engine and safely check for
damage. Repair as necessary.

• Do not operate the cart with the
dump bed in the up (dump)
position.

CAUTION!

OPERATOR MUST HOLD THE
HANDLEBARS WITH BOTH HANDS.

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PC -30 0 M AI N T E N A N C E & S E R V IC E

Sto p engin e an d rem ov e wire from spa rk

all ne w b elt . S ta rt a t th e e n gine pu lley

and w ork th e b e lt arou nd th e driv e p u ll e y

R e place id le r pu lle y. M ak e s ure belt gu id e

B o t t o m V i ew

ST O R A G E

D o n ot store en g in e i n do o rs o r o t h er

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po o rly v e ntila te d a re a s.
If un it is t o b e s to re d f o r lo n ger th an 3 0

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days, prep are a s d ire c t e d b elow :

D ra i n fu el o u ts id e in to a n a p pro v ed

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con ta i n er

• Start en g in e a n d run u n til un it is
com pletely o ut of fue l. R em ov in g fu el
prev e nts gum dep o sits from fo rm ing
in side ca rb u retor. G um dep o sit s c a n
cau s e th e en gine to m alfun cti o n.

• Let en g in e c o ol.

S E A S O NA L M A IN T EN A N C E

• R epla c e th e s p ark p lu g.

• C lean o r rep lac e th e a ir filte r an d f u el .

C h an g e o il.

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• C hec k b elts , tire s , ha r d w are , etc. f o r w ea r

and d am age . R ep air a s n ecessa ry.
N O T E: N e w sp a rk p l u g, c l e a n air filte r, an d
clean fu e l filte r ins u re p ro per air-f u el m ix tu re
and h elp th e e ngine p e rf o rm be tter and las t
lo nge r.

B E FO RE E A C H U SE

C h eck a n d fill en g i n e o il o n a le v el

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surfac e . If o il a pp e ars b la c k o r s o ile d ,

cha n ge im m edia te ly.

• C hec k c ond ition o f filte rs , sp a r k p lu g,

tire s , etc. C lean o r rep la c e if ne c essary.

C h eck fo r lo o se h ardw are an d tigh te n a s

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nee d ed.

U SE P R O PE R T O O LS F O R
A NY A D JU ST M E N T S ,
D IS A SS E M BL Y , O R
R E P A IR S .

C A UT IO N !

SH UT O FF E N GIN E AN D R E MO V E
W IR E F R OM SP AR K P L UG B E FO RE
M AK IN G A NY A D JU S TM EN T S T O
T H E U N IT .

B E LT A D J U S T M EN T

Sto p e n gine a n d rem ov e s p ark p lu g w ire.

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• T h e b elt ten si o n is a d ju ste d by tu rning th e

cab le trun nion o n th e i d le r c a ble lo cated
un d er th e c o ntro l p a n el.

Pu l l h a i rp in a n d rem ov e w ash e r from

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cable trun nion .

• Pu l l trun n io n o u t o f th e h ole in th e
han d le .

Tu rn tru n nio n to w ard o p erator to

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in cre ase be l t ten s io n .

• In s e rt the tru n nion in t o th e h and le .
R e p lace w ash e r an d hairp in .

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R e con n ect spa r k p lu g w ire .

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B E LT R E P L A C E M E N T

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plu g .

• R e m ov e id l e r p ulle y (#T 30 V )
R e m ov e o ld b elt .

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In s t

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and o n to th e b ack s id e o f th e id l e r p ull e y .

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do e s n o t m ak e c o ntact w ith b e lt.
R e con n ect th e spa r k p l u g w ire .

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B e lt C on figu r ation

(S o m e parts rem o v ed for clarity)

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