Swisher T1460, T1260, T1360 User Manual

OWNER’S
MANUAL

STARTING SERIAL #:

99-307001

MODEL NO.
T1260
T1360
T1460

60” UNIVERSAL
TRAILMOWER

IMPORTANT

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

Assembly
Operation
Service and Adjustment

Rev.04-288

P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]

Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945

ONT60

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.

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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 th e b la de s w h e n n ot m o w in g. B e fo re l e av in g t h e m a c h i n e , t u rn o ff t h e b la d e s a nd
s t o p th e e n g i ne .

• W a t c h fo r tra ff ic w h e n o p e r ati n g n e a r o r c ro ss in g ro ad w ay s .

• D o n o t o p e r a t e t h e m o w er i f it h a s b ee n d r o p p e d o r d am a ge d in a ny m a n n e r o r i f t h e m o w e r

v ib ra te s e x c es s iv e l y . E x ce s s iv e v ib ra ti o n i s a n i n d ic a tio n o f d a m a g e . R e p a ir m o w er a s
n ec e ss a r y .

• D r e ss p ro pe rl y . D o n o t o p er ate th e m o w e r w h e n b a re fo ot o r w e ar in g o p e n s an d a ls . W e ar
o nl y s o lid s h oe s w i th g oo d t r ac tio n w h en m o w in g.

D o n o t o p e r a t e t h e m a c h in e w h ile u n d e r t h e i n fl u e n c e o f a lc o h o l o r d ru gs .

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D o n o t o p e r a t e o n s l o p es g re a t e r t ha n 1 5 d eg re es .

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N e v e r ta m p e r w i th s a f e t y d e v ic e s. C h ec k th ei r p ro p e r o p e ra tio n r e g u l a r ly .

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S to p a n d in sp e c t t h e e q u i p m en t i f y o u s t ri k e a n o b j e c t. R e p ai r , if n e c es s a ry , b ef o re r e s t a r ti n g .

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N e v e r m a k e a d ju stm e n t s o r r ep 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 de s a re s h a rp a n d c a n c u t . W r ap 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 t i o n

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w h e n s e rv ic in g t h e 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

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REQUIRED ASSEMBLY

f the frame. Again, choose from the 3 holes to arrange

FRONT W HEEL CASTER ASSEMBLY

1. Remove single nut and washers from caster shaft.

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

3. Slide same shaft through the bearing/frame with wheel towards the ground.

4. Place the other washer 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 other front side.

REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY

1. Remove cotter pin from axle.

2. Slide washer [ NB149 ] if necessary and wheel[ valve stem out] onto axle and replace
cotter pin.

3. Bend cotter pin so it will not fall out.

4. Repeat process for other wheel.

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 o
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.

Over-

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6

6

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6

6

OFFSET TOWING
POSITION

A

H11

6

6

2

CENTER TOWING
POSITION

ATV or Utility

Vehicle Attachment

Instructions

Existing Rear Hitch.

Bent Pin, Hair Pin

and Receiver

supplied by others.

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OPERATING YOUR TRAILMOWER

The operation of any mower can produce foreign objects to be thrown into the
eyes, resulting in severe eye damage. Always wear certified safety glasses or
wide-vision safety goggles over spectacles before staring any cutting machine and
while operating such a machine.

The operation of any cutter 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 mowing
activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

INTENDED USE

This TrailMower is designed to produce a quality finish cut on lawns, golf courses, etc.
It is not designed to clear brush or cut saplings. Your TrailMower should be towed
behind an ATV, a golf cart, lawn tractor, or similar approved vehicle. It is not meant for
speeds exceeding 5 MPH.

ATTACHING TRAILMOWER TO TOW VEHICLE

• Place mower behind vehicle and back vehicle up to desired attaching position.

• When offsetting TrailMower do so to side opposite the discharge of the tow

vehicle.

• Bolt swivel hitch (H10) to vehicle tow receiver.

• Attach tow hitch (661) to the swivel hitch with hitch pin (H11). Make certain

hitch pin goes completely through each piece and is clipped to prevent accidental
separation.

• Attach red safety tether (H9C) to both the towing vehicle and to the TrailMower
toggle switch (685SP), located on the throttle housing (6155). Its purpose is to
manually stop mower engine or to stop mower engine in case the two machines
become separated.

• It is extremely important the safety tether is secured properly to both the
toggle switch and the towing vehicle.

STARTING THE ENGINE

See engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type and amount of oil and fuel used.
TrailMowers with electric start engines will need a battery (sold separately). Swisher
recommends using a standard “U 1 R” lawn & garden battery.

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• Engine must be level to accurately check and fill oil. Do not overfill.