Swisher ST50022STDQ User manual

OWNER’S
MANUAL
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
MODEL NO.
ST50022STDQ
ST60022Q
ST60022DXQ12RK
ST65022Q
ST65022DXQ
ST6002212V
Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945
Assembly
Operation
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
Made In The
USA
Rev 04-096
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions
and Instructions
before operating this
equipment.
IMPORTANT
OTRIMSTD03
Trim-N-Mow
Trim-Max
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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 1-800-558-5402.
2) Commercial Use This product is not intended for commercial use and carries no
commercial warranty.
3) 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.
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.
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.
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 two (2) years 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:
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Read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the trimmer
before starting
• Read this manual carefully. Become familiar with the controls and how to
operate the unit properly.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to
operate the unit.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, etc. that could be thrown by the
unit.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before trimming. Stop the unit if
anyone enters the area.
• Be aware of the direction of the trimmer discharge and do not direct it at
anyone. Do not direct trimmer discharge at breakable objects, such as
windows, etc.
• Do not operate trimmer without all guards and shields in place.
• Never leave the machine running unattended.
• Trim only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Do not operate the trimmer while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Watch for traffic when operating near roadways.
• Use the trimmer as the manufacturer intended and as described in the
manual.
• Do not operate trimmer if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
Always have the damage repaired before operating.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when using the trimmer.
• Dress properly. Do not operate the trimmer when barefoot or wearing open
sandals. Wear only solid shoes for good traction when trimming. Wear long
sleeved shirts or jackets, also long pants. Do not trim in shorts.
• Keep your eyes and mind on your trimmer and the area being trimmed.
• Do not let other interests distract you.
• Do not put hands and feet near or under rotating parts.
• Before cleaning, inspecting or repairing your trimmer, stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug to
prevent accidental starting.
• Do not operate the trimmer if it vibrates abnormally. Excessive vibration is a
sign of damage. Stop the engine and safely check for damage and repair as
required.
• Do not operate the trimmer in wet grass, where good footing may not be
possible. Walk; never run
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Stop the trimmer when crossing gravel drives, etc.
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Safety Instructions
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.

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Slopesareamajor factor relatedtoloss ofcontrol andslipaccidents,
whichcanresultinsevere injury. All slopesrequireextracaution. If you
feel uneasyonit do not trimit.
Slope Operation
• DO: Trim across the face of a slope and not up and down.
• DO: Remove objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
• DO: Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• DO NOT: Mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The operator could
loose footing or balance.
• DO NOT: Trim excessively steep slopes
• DO NOT: Trim on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping.
Children
• Keep children out of the area and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the area.
• Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.
• Never allow children to operate this machine.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects
that may obstruct vision.
• Use extra care handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and
vapors are explosive.
• Use only an approved container.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
• Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke
• Never refuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, such
as a water heater.
• Never run a machine inside a closed area.
• Keep nuts and bolts tight and equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris build up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair if necessary
before restarting.
• Never make repairs or adjustments with the engine running.
Service

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The operation of any cutter can encounter foreign objects to be thrown into the eyes, resulting in
severe eye damage. Always wear certified safety glasses or wide-vision safety goggles for 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.
Do not operate the trimmer if it vibrates abnormally. Excessive vibration is a sign of
Damage. Stop the engine and safely check for damage and repair as required
Trim-Max Decal
OD64 Trim-N-Mow Decal OD65
Caution Notice Decal
OD67
Trimmer Head
Instruction Decal
OD68

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Assembly
Contents of Box:
• Trimmer
• Parts bag containing:
• Manual
• Engine manual
• Safety goggles
• Bottle of engine oil
• 4 sets of .155 trimmer line
Tools Required:
• ½” wrench
Installation of handles
• Remove loose fasteners from lower handles.
• Pivot handles up and align lower hole in handles with hole on trimmer frame.
Install hardware removed in previous step. Snug, but do not tighten bolts.
• Pivot upper handles to fit the lower handles. Tighten knobs.
• Adjust handles for comfortable operation.
• Tighten all bolts.
• Hold the control bail against the handle and slowly pull the engine recoil
handle rope out. Thread the rope through the holder in the center of the
lower handle.
Handles may be adjusted up and down and in and out for comfortable operation.
Handle Adjustment
Install Yellow Plastic Sleeve On Tilt Handle
Applying soap to handle may ease installation
Slip yellow sleeve over handle

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Preparing Unit For First Use
• Fill engine crankcase with oil. A bottle has been provided with this unit. DO
NOT OVERFILL.
• Fill the engine fuel tank with gasoline. GASOLINE SHOULD BE ADDED
OUTSIDE IN A W ELL-VENTILATED AREA.
• Check to ensure string has been installed properly. A diagram is provided
just above the wheel for proper installation.
Operation
Tostartthetrimmer:
• Removeanybuiltupdebrisfromengine.
• Pullcontrolbailagainstthehandleandhold.
• Pushprimerbuttononengineasdirected.
• Pullbacksharplyonrecoilstarterhandle.
• Begintrimming.
Important!Forsafestoperation,makesuredebrisisdirectedawayfromyouandothers.
Important!12VoltUnits.Foroptimumbatteryperformance,youshouldrunengineforatleast15
minutesaftereachstarttokeepbatterycharged
Tostopthetrimmer:
• Releasethecontrolbail. Enginewillstopimmediately.
• Do not lift the trimmer head when trimming. Let the head rest lightly touching
the ground.
• Keep an eye on the length of the trimmer strings. As the strings get shorter
they become less effective at cutting and will take longer to trim properly.
Replace the string as necessary. (See installing string)
• Do not trim wet grass.
• Use caution when trimming slopes.
• Use the proper length of string. Using a string too long for the unit will cause
stalling and unacceptable operation.
Trimming Hints
Important! To ensure proper operation, clean the engine and trimmer
regularly. See page for details.

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Important! Use the proper length of string. Using a string too long for the unit will
cause stalling and unacceptable operation.
3 – 5 HP use 16” String
5+ HP use 18” String
• Loosely fold string in half.
• Place loop of string against outside of loop on the trimmer head.
• Bring ends around and through the loop and over the string loop.
• Pull ends to tighten loop.
Installing String
Trim-Max Operation
The Trim-Max trimmer is designed to also be used as an edge trimmer and to
offset left to right for easier close trimming.
Edge trimming/ Bevel Cutting
The trimmer disk may be tilted from horizontal to vertical so that it may be used
as an edge trimmer.
The head may also be tilted slightly to trimcloser. This may
be handy for trimming foundations without damaging the siding.
To Tilt:
• Stop unit.
• Make sure head is in the straight forward position. (see offset operation)
• Loosen the trimmer tilt clamp lever. (Clockwise)
• Tilt head to desired position.
• Tighten trimmer tilt clamp lever. (Counter Clockwise)
• Adjust Lower trimmer shield to keep debris from coming back at operator.
Offset trimming.
The trimmer head may be offset to the left or right to allowtrimming under
bushes, etc.
To Offset:
• Stop unit.
• Raise offset lever.
• Push or pull handles toachieve desired offset.
• Release offset lever. Make sure head has locked into position.
• Adjust lower trimmer shield to keep debris from coming back at operator.
Important! Note direction of debris when offsetting head.
Offsetting trimmer to the left is recommended.
Trim-Max Pivot Adjustment
Trim-Max Tilt Adjustment
OD63
Direction Of Debris

Engine
• Refer to the engine service manual provided with this unit.
Belt
• Occasionally check the belt for wear. A worn belt should be replaced.
Belt Adjustment
• The TRIM-N-MOW has an automatic belt tightener and needs no further adjustment
• The TRIM-MAX has an automatic belt tightener that automatically adjusts when the head is
tilted. If you do not regularly tilt the head on your trimmer, it is recommended that you loosen
the head twice a year. (See edge trimming)
Belt Replacement
• Remove front belt cover.
• Push trimmer head toward back of unit, compressing tensioner spring.
• Remove old belt.
• Install new belt by first routing belt under the engine and around the engine pulley.
• Push trimmer head toward back of unit, compressing tensioner spring.
• Install belt over front pulley.
• Release trimmer head. Ensure that belt is correctly installed in the groove of the engine and
front pulleys.
Re install front belt shield.
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Make sure your trimmer is in safe working condition by keeping the following
guidelines in mind every time you use your trimmer.
• Keep trimmer in good operating condition and keep all guards and shields in
place. DO NOT operate this trimmer if any of the shields and guards are
missing.
• Check all fasteners for secure fit to keep equipment in safe working order.
Make adjustments as necessary.
• To reduce fire hazards, keep engine free of grass leaves or excessive grease.
• DO NOT operate trimmer with a damaged or missing muffler. DO NOT
tamper with exhaust system; this may cause a fire hazard.
• DO NOT operate engine if air cleaner or the cover over the carburetor air
intake is missing. Removal of these parts could create a fire hazard.
• Before cleaning, making adjustments or repairing the trimmer, STOP engine,
disconnect spark plug wire and allow engine to cool.
•
Handle Gasoline with care. DO NOT smoke or use open flame near gasoline.
Use only approved gasoline containers. Never fuel or run trimmer in poorly
ventilated areas, such as a garage or utility building.
• Always replace fuel tank cap. Be sure to clean up any spilled gasoline.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over-
speed the engine; severe
injury or damage may result.
• Never store m ower, with gasoline in the tank, inside a building where fumes
may reach an open flame or spark. Always allow engine to cool before
storing
NEVER ADD GASOLINE TO A HOT ENGINE – ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL
BEFORE ADDING GASOLINE
Trimmer Maintenance
WARNING – ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG
WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR SERVICE

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Trim-N-Mow
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Item # Description Part # Item # Description Part #
1 Briggs & Stratton Engine N/A 13 Lower Handle 2089
2 Trimmer Pulley & Washer 2065 14 Black Plastic Knob 2030
3 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt NB596 15 Upper Handle 10578TK
4 Metal Debris Shield 2092TK 16 Operator Presence Bail 2020
5 Rear Cover 2026TC 17 Rope Guide 2046
6 Belt Guard 2019 18 5/16-18 Jam Nut NB173
7 Blade Belt 2113 19 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut NB181
8 Rubber Shield 2027 Not Shown 5/16-18 X 2 Carriage Bolt NB590
9 Lower Motor Base 2006TC Not Shown 3/8-24 X 1 Engine Bolt Locktite NB238N
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5/16-18 X 1 1/4 Serrated Flange Bolt
NB253 Not Shown
SP Washer Bellvl. PLN .413 X .945 X .118
NB607
11 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 Not Shown 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 Serrated Flange Bolt NB253
12 Upper Motor Base 2005TC Not Shown Operator Presence Cable 2034B
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Color Paint Code
Texture Black TK
Texture Red TC
Paint Reference Chart
14” Wheel
Part # 2002