Swisher POL14560 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL NO. POL 14560

60” UNIVERSAL Front/Rear Mount TRAILMOWER

IMPORTANT

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

Rev. 04-296

P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 PHONE 660-747-8183 FAX 660-747-8650

Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945

ONPOL14560

Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts

Made In The

USA

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) 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 Tecumseh Engine Service Hot-Line is 1800-558-5402.

2) Commercial Use The warranty period for this 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 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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that

This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this

follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury.

Read this manual completely. This machine can amputate hands, feet, and throw objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Read the manual. Learn to operate this machine safely.

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Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place the wire where it cannot contact

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the spark plug, to prevent accidental starting the engine when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

Keep all shields and guards in place.

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Understand the speed, steering and stability of this machine. Know the positions

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and operations of all controls before you operate this machine. Check all of the controls in a safe area before starting to work with this machine.

Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with these instructions to operate

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this machine. Never allow children to operate this machine.

Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc. that can be picked up and

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thrown by the blade.

Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Be aware of the mower

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discharge direction and do not point at anyone. Stop the machine if anyone enters the mowing area. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Keep children under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

No riders!

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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge

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opening at all times.

Do not mow in reverse. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

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

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T u r n o ff t h e b la d e s w h en n o t m o w in g . B e f or e l e av in g t he m a ch in e , t u r n o ff t h e b la d e s a n d s t o p t h e e n g in e .

• W a t c h f o r tr a ff i c w h e n o p e ra ti n g n e a r o r c ro s s in g r o a d w ay s .

• D o n o t o pe r a te t h e m o w e r i f i t h as b e e n d ro p p e d o r d a m a g e d i n a n y m a n ne r o r i f th e m o w e r

v ib ra te s e x c es s iv e l y . E x c e s si v e v ib ra t i o n i s a n in d i c a t i o n o f d am a g e. R e p air m o w e r a s n ec e ss a r y .

• D r e ss p ro pe r l y . D o n o t o pe r a te t h e m o w e r w h e n b a r e f o o t o r w e ar i n g o p e n s an da l s . W e ar o nl y s o li d s h o e s w i t h g oo d t r ac ti o n w h e n m o w in g .

D o n o t o pe r a te t h e m a c h i n e w h il e u n d e r t h e i n f l u e n c e o f a lc o h o l o r d ru g s .

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D o n o t o pe r a te o n s lo p e s g re a t e r th an 1 5 d e g re e s .

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N e v e r t a m p e r w i t h s a f e ty d ev ic es . C h ec k th ei r p ro p e r o pe ra ti o n r e gu la rl y .

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S to p a n d i n sp e c t t h e e q u ip m en t i f y ou s tr i k e a n o b j e ct . R e p a i r , i f n ec e s s ar y , b ef o re r e st a rt i n g.

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N e v e r m a k e a d j u s t m e nt s o r r e p air s w i t h t h e e n g in e ru n n in g .

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M o w e r b la d e s a r e s h ar p a n d c an c u t . W ra p t h e b la d e s o r w e ar g lo v es , a n d u s e e x t r a c a u ti o n

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w h e n s e r v ic in g t he m .

SAFETY DECALS

Replace decals immediately if damaged.Order by part number from Swisher Mowers

OD45- Warning Decal

OD43- Flying Debris Decal

OD55- Danger Decal

OD33- Speed Decal

OD11- No step Decal

OD29- Danger Decal

REQUIRED ASSEMBLY

FRONT WHEEL CASTER ASSEMBLY

1. Remove single nut (1) and washers (2) from caster shaft.

2. Place one washer (2) on the shaft of the caster/wheel sub-assembly. (4)

3. Slide same shaft through the bearing (3) in the frame with wheel towards the ground.

4. Place the other washer (2) on the shaft; it should be resting on the top bearing.

5. Thread nyloc jam nut onto shaft.

6. Tighten nut snuggly, making sure shaft threads enter the nyloc of the nut.

tightening of this nut will bind caster.

7. Repeat process for all four casters.

Item No. Description Part #

1 3/4-16 JAM NYLOK NUT NB122 2 WAS HER NB195 3 BEARING B98 4 CASTER FORK 665* 5 5/8-11X 7 BOLT NB624 6 5/8-11 2-WAY LOCK NUT NB595 7 WHEEL S PACER 663L 8 WHEEL/TIRE/BEA RING F4157W

9 3/8-18 x 3.5 BOLT NB649 10 WAS HER NB271 11 3/8-18 NYLOK NUT NB182 12 REAR CASTER 6710* 13 5/8 ID X 1 OD 10 GA W asher NB178

OFFSET & CENTER TOW HITCH BAR ASSEMBLY

1. Lay out parts according to the diagram.

2. Insert part 661A into part 662 and pin with the hitch pin (H11).

3. Insert part 661 into part 661A. Choose from the 3 holes to set the desired hitch length. Pin with a hitch pin.

4. Part 662 slides into the front tube of the frame. Again, choose from the 3 holes to arrange desired offset. Pin with a hitch pin (H11).

5. Eliminate step 3 for hitching from the center bracket. Only one method can be used at a time.

H11

Existing Rear Hitch.

Over-

ATV or Utility

Vehicle Attachment

Instructions

Bent Pin, Hair Pin

and Receiver

supplied by others.

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