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OWNER’S
MANUAL
STARTING SERIAL #:
L103-335001
MODEL NO.
FT1150
50” UNIVERSAL MOUNT
R
TRAILMOWER
For Vehicle Mounting Options See
Details On Page-16
IMPORTANT
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions
and Instructions
Assembly
before operating this
equipment.
Operation
Service and Adjustment
Rev. 05-193
Repair Parts
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093
Made In The
PHONE 660-747-8183 FAX 660-747-8650
Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 USA
ONFT1150
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that 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. • Always disc
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MOWER MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this trailmower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly. All adjustments in this manual should be checked at least once each season. BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level on a level surface. (Check twice to
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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
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OPERATING YOUR MOWER 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 starting 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 opera
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STARTING THE ENGINE • See engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type and amount of oil and fuel used. Engine must be level to accurately check and fill oil. Do not overfill. • Park vehicle and mower on a level surface, set the vehicle parking brake, and disengage blades. • Check spark plug wire, oil, and fuel. • Check all electrical connections. • Make certain console assembly is secured to vehicle. • Set engine throttle control to the “CHOKE” position. • Turn key switch to the “
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STOP MOWING • Bring vehicle to a full stop. • Disengage clutch lever by moving lever to center position. • Turn key switch to “OFF” position. TRANSPORTING MOWER • Never transport unit with engine running. • If transporting unattached from tow vehicle, remove spark plug wire and place it where contact with the spark plug cannot be made. SUGGESTED MOWING PRACTICES • Operate mower engine at full throttle to assure the best cutting performance and maximum material discharge. • Allow
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SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from Swisher Mower and Machine Co. Inc. OD15-Important Decal OD45 – Warning Decal Decal located On grass chute [not shown] OD33 – Speed Decal OD10--BLADE ENGAGE DECAL OD55 – Triangle Danger Decal OD99- ON / OFF DECAL OD11- NO STEP DECAL 9
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5 FIGURE-1 SEE DETAIL 6 BELOW- # 12 4 12 10 6 11 FRAME ASSEMBLY FIGURE 1 1 2 8 7 Item No. Description Part # 3 1 Frame Weldment 5147TK DETAIL-12 2 Caster Weldment 5072 7 3 Tire & Wheel NO Tread 4.10x3.5-5 5057 14 13 4 Bearing, Flanged 3/4 ID CB58 5 3/4 Push Nut BLK Plastic NB-687 6 3/4ID X 1 1/4OD 10 GA. Washer NB-195 7 1/8 X 1 Cotter Pin NB-126 8 Sway Bar Right 3664 9 Sway Bar Left 3665 10 Stepped Hgt. Adj. Bushing 10579 15 11 1/2-13 X 7 3/4 Eye Bolt 10038 12 Height Adj. Assembly H7NTK 13 5/16
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FIGURE 2 33 See Detail (Page 14) 5 32 8 14 4 36 6 See Detail (Page 13) 20 19 3 26 31 7 34 12 11 10 15 33 Not Pictured 16 TZ2S Spring 35 2 17 9 18 14 1 See Detail (Page 13) DECK ASSEMBLY FIGURE 2 Item # Description Part # Item # Description Part # 1 50" Deck Weldment 5158TK 18 5/16-18 X 4 Carriage Bolt NB-101 2 Engage Cable Mount 5095TK 19 3/8 SAE Washer NB-272 3 Grass Chute Mount 6030TK 20 3/8-16 X 1 1/2 HCC GR5 Bolt NB-107 4 Grass Chute Weldment 3773TK 26 Idler Pulley OD-3.25", ID-3/8" B527 5 B
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Console Assembly Figure 7 3 Item No. Description Part # 1 Console Weldment 5136TK 8 6 2 Clutch Cable Clevis 9023MOD 10 3 T Handle 4463TK 4 Link for Console 4461TK 5 5/16-18 X 1 1/2 Torx Pan ZP NB-591 6 1/4 SAE Washer NB-274 9 4 2 7 1/4 X 1 1/2 Clevis Pin NB-518 11 8 3/32 X 3/4 Cotter Pin NB-597 7 9 5/16-18 Jam Nut NB-181 10 1/4-20 X 1 1/4 HCC GR5 ZP NB-560 5 11 1/4-20 Nylok Nut NB-180 12 Key Switch KSM Shown below Wiring Harness WHBP50 13 Throttle Cover [painted ] 5135TK 1 14 8 X3/8 Sheet Metal
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BLADE DRIVER 11 SET-UP Figure 6 8 19 4 7 7 10 2 18 Outer Blade Center Blade Driver 17 Driver 1 Configuration Configuration 3 14 20 2 10 15 16 5 Item No. Description Part # 9 1 Center Shaft 9054 6 2 Blade Bearing B98 3 Bearing Housing 9057TK 13 4 Pulley Spacer 6065PM 12 5 Blade Mount Plate 9008 6 17 1/2" Blade 5059 Blade Driver Assy. 7 Blade Pulley- 5.5" 6114 8 Blade Pulley- 5" 3785 9058- 5.75” (Center Shaft) 9 SP Washer Bellvl. PLN .413 X .945 X .118 NB-607 9018- 4.25” (Outer Shafts) 10 3/
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See Detail MOTOR BASE ASSEMBLY Figure 3 10 Item No. Description Part # 1 Motor Base 5102TK 2 Heat Shield 5094TK 10 3 Belt Guard 5097TK 9 4 Anti-Scalp Roller AS-001 5 3/8-16 X 5 1/2 GR5 ZP NB-575 6 3/8-16 Nyloc Nut NB-182 1 2 7 1/4-20 HX NUT NB-139 8 1/4-20 X 1 NB-102 7 9 1/4-20 Hx Nut ZP NB-134 10 5/16-18 X 2 1/2 HCC GR5 ZP NB-253 3 11 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB-170 6 8 5 4 13 FIGURE 4 ENGINE SET-UP Item No. Description Part # 13 11- HP B&S Engine N/A 14 3/8-24 X 1 Engine Bolt Locktite NB-45
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FIGURE 9 Attachment Options TM Quick Switch Mount kit Detail-1 .Attaching unit to operate in the front mount position PART# 2646 2 TM 3 (Quick Switch Mount kit sold separately) 1 Detail-1 , 3 Item No. Description Part # 1 Mount Pin 5153TK 2 3/16 Click Pin NB506 3 3/4 ID Washer NB195 Detail-3 PART# 9146 16
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REPAIR PARTS R Your 50’’ Trailmower has been produced with components designed specific to this machine. Although standard V-belts, springs, bearings, blades, pulleys, hardware, etc. look similar to parts used on other machinery, they may in some cases be made of a different construction and/or materials. ? Did You Know ? TM Swisher ATV Quick Switch Swisher Log Splitters System R Swisher products pioneered tag along type residential mowers in the 1980’s with its 40’’ Trailmower. Today, Swi
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Maintenance Log Date Date Blades Date Oil Changed Sharpen or Notes Changed Belts Changed 18
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Visit us at: www.swisherinc.com 50” UNIVERSAL MOUNT R TRAILMOWER Each mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for the mower will be found on the right hand side of the drive belt housing. The model number for the engine will be found on the top of the valve cover. OWNER’S All mower parts listed herein may be ordered directly from Swisher Mower & Machine Co., Inc. or your nearest Swisher MANUAL dealer. All engine parts may be ordered from
