Swisher T1260, T1360, T1460 User manual

60” UNIVERSAL
TRAILMOWER
P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 PHONE [phone] AX 660-747-8650
Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945
Assembly
Operation
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
Made In The
USA
OWNER’S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
T1260
T1360
T1460
Rev.04-288
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions and
Instructions before
operating this
equipment.
IMPORTANT
ONT60
STARTING SERIAL #:
99-307001

LIMITED WARRANTY
The manufacturer’s arranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product
is free from defects in materials and orkmanship for a period of one (1) year
from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. We ill repair or
replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective due to materials or
orkmanship. This arranty is subject to the follo ing limitations and
exclusions:
1) Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a separate
arranty extended to them by the individual engine
manufacturer. Any engine service difficulty is the
responsibility of the engine manufacturer and in no
ay is S isher Mo er Co., Inc. or its agents
responsible for the engine arranty. 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 The arranty period for this product used for
commercial or rental is limited to ninety (90) days
from the date of original purchase.
3) Limitations This arranty applies only to products hich have
been properly assembled, adjusted, and operated in
accordance ith the instructions contained ithin
this manual. This arranty does not apply to any
product of S isher Mo er Co., Inc., that has been
subject to alteration, misuse, abuse, improper
assembly or installation, shipping damage, or to
normal ear of the product.
4) Exclusions Excluded from this arranty are normal ear,
normal adjustments, and normal maintenance.
In the event you have a claim under this arranty, 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
arranty shall be borne by the purchaser. Should you have any questions
concerning this arranty, please contact us toll-free at 1-800-222-8183. The
model number, serial number, date of purchase, and the name of the authorized
S isher dealer from hom you purchased the mo er ill be needed before any
arranty claim can be processed.
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SA ETY PRECAUTIONS
• Read the manual. Learn to operate this machine safely.
• Al ays disconnect the spark plug ire and place the ire here it cannot contact
the spark plug, to prevent accidental starting the engine hen setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
• Keep all shields and guards in place.
• Understand the speed, steering and stability of this machine. Kno the positions
and operations of all controls before you operate this machine. Check all of the
controls in a safe area before starting to ork ith this machine.
• Allo only responsible adults ho are familiar ith these instructions to operate
this machine. Never allo children to operate this machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, ire, etc. that can be picked up and
thro n by the blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mo ing. Be a are of the mo er
discharge direction and do not point at anyone. Stop the machine if anyone enters
the mo ing area. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mo ing
activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
Keep children under the atchful care of another responsible adult.
• No riders!
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
• Do not mo in reverse. Al ays look do n and behind before and hile backing.
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. ailure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
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SA ETY DECALS
Replace decals immediately if damaged.Order by part number from S isher Mo ers
OD45- Warning Decal
OD11- No step Decal
OD55- Danger Decal
OD33- Speed Decal
OD29- Danger Decal
OD43- Flying Debris Decal
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T u r n o ff th e b l a d e s h e n n o t m o in g . B e fo r e l e a v i n g t h e m a c h in e , t u r n o ff th e b l a d e s a n d
s t o p t h e e n g in e .
• W a t c h fo r tr a f f ic h e n o p e ra t i n g n e a r o r c r o s s i n g r o a d a y s .
• D o n o t o p e r a t e th e m o e r if it h a s 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 n e r o r i f t h e m o e r
v i b r a te s e x c e s s iv e ly . E x c e s s iv e v i b r a ti o n is a n in d i c a t io n o f d a m a g e . R e p a ir m o e r a s
n e c e s s a r y .
• D r e s s p r o p e rl y . D o n o t o p e r a t e th e m o e r h e n b a r e f o o t o r e a ri n g o p e n s a n d a l s . W e a r
o n ly s o lid s h o e s ith g o o d tr a c tio n h e n m o i n g .
• D o n o t o p e r a t e th e m a c h in e h ile u n d e r th e in flu e n c e o f a l c o h o l o r d r u g s .
• D o n o t o p e r a t e o n s lo p e s g re a te r th a n 1 5 d e g r e e s .
• N e v e r ta m p e r ith s a f e t y d e v i c e s . C h e c k th e ir p r o p e r o p e r a tio n re g u l a rl y .
• S to p a n d i n s p e c t t h e e q u i p m e n t if y o u s tr i k e a n o b j e c t. R e p a ir , if n e c e s s a r y , b e f o r e r e s ta rt in g .
• N e v e r m a k e a d ju s tm e n ts o r r e p a ir s it h t h e e n g in e ru n n i n g .
• M o e r b la d e s a re s h a r p a n d c a n c u t. W ra p t h e b l a d e s o r e a r g lo v e s , a n d u s e e x tra c a u tio n
h e n s e r v ic i n g th e m .

REQUIRED ASSEMBLY
RONT WHEEL CASTER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove single nut and ashers from caster shaft.
2. Place one asher on the shaft of the caster/ heel sub-assembly.
3. Slide same shaft through the bearing/frame ith heel to ards the ground.
4. Place the other asher 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. Over-
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 asher [ NB149 ] if necessary and heel[ valve stem out] onto axle and replace
cotter pin.
3. Bend cotter pin so it ill not fall out.
4. Repeat process for other heel.
O SET & CENTER TOW HITCH BAR ASSEMBLY
1. Lay out parts according to the diagram.
2. Insert part 661A into part 662 and pin ith the hitch pin (H11).
3. Insert part 661 into part 661A. Choose from the 3 holes to set the desired hitch length.
Pin ith a hitch pin.
4. Part 662 slides into the front tube o
f the frame. Again, choose from the 3 holes to arrange
desired offset. Pin ith a hitch pin (H11).
5. Eliminate step 3 for hitching from the center bracket. Only one method can be used at a
time.
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CENTER TOWING
POSITION
OFFSET TOWING
POSITION
Bent Pin, Hair Pin
and Receiver
supplied by others.
Existing Rear Hitch.
ATV or Utility
Vehicle Attachment
Instructions
661
661A
662
H11

OPERATING YOUR TRAILMOWER
INTENDED USE
This TrailMo er is designed to produce a quality finish cut on la ns, golf courses, etc.
It is not designed to clear brush or cut saplings. Your TrailMo er should be to ed
behind an ATV, a golf cart, la n tractor, or similar approved vehicle. It is not meant for
speeds exceeding 5 MPH.
ATTACHING TRAILMOWER TO TOW VEHICLE
• Place mo er behind vehicle and back vehicle up to desired attaching position.
• When offsetting TrailMo er do so to side opposite the discharge of the to
vehicle.
• Bolt s ivel hitch (H10) to vehicle to receiver.
• Attach to hitch (661) to the s ivel hitch ith 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 to ing vehicle and to the TrailMo er
toggle s itch (685SP), located on the throttle housing (6155). Its purpose is to
manually stop mo er engine or to stop mo er engine in case the t o 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.
TrailMo ers ith electric start engines ill need a battery (sold separately). S isher
recommends using a standard “U 1 R” la n & garden battery.
• Engine must be level to accurately check and fill oil. Do not overfill.
The operation of any mo er can produce foreign objects to be thro n into the
eyes, resulting in severe eye damage. Al ays ear certified safety glasses or
ide-vision safety goggles over spectacles before staring any cutting machine and
hile operating such a machine.
The operation of any cutter produces sound aves 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 mo ing
activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
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Make sure the to vehicle parking brake is set, mo er is level, and blades are
disengaged.
• Check spark plug ire, oil, and fuel.
• Check all electrical connections (See Schematics).
• Make sure toggle s itch is turned “ON” and the red tether is properly attached.
• Set engine idle to “CHOKE” position.
• With feet clear of mo er deck, turn key s itch to the “START” position; [ if unit is
equipped ith 12 volt system ] release hen engine begins to run.
• For units NOT equipped ith electric start turn key to “ON” position and pull starter
Rope until engine starts.
• Set engine idle at desired RPM.
BREAKING IN YOUR MOWER
• Set vehicle parking brake or chock heels to prevent accidental rolling.
• Start engine properly.
• Slo ly, engage blade control.
• In a safe environment, i.e. no children, allo blades to rotate and engine to idle for 5
minutes. This breaks in the belts and the engine.
• Stop mo er properly.
MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
• Adjust hile mo er is not running.
• The cutting range is approximately 1.5” to 4.5”. The height has been measured from the
ground to the blade tip ithout the engine running.
• Rotate height adjust crank handles (H7N) in a clock ise direction to lift the mo er deck.
A counter-clock ise direction is used to lo er the mo er deck.
• Make sure the height adjustment is the same at side crank handles. For best results, see
“SUGGESTED PRACTICE” section. Graduated scales are for reference only, not the
actual cutter height.
• Place crank handle in a retracted position to maintain height adjustment.
STARTING TO MOW
• Adjust the cutting height.
• Double check vehicle to mo er attachment.
• Start mo er engine properly.
• Slo ly, activate the blade engage lever (681N) by rotating it for ard and left until the
lever locks into place.
• Carefully mount to vehicle and start mo ing slo ly.
STOPPING THE MOWING SESSION
• Pull safety tether to shut toggle s itch “OFF”. If the engine fails to stop or if the safety
tether has become inoperable, then use Alternative Stopping Method.
CAUTION!
SHUT OFF MOWER ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM
SPARK PLUG BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE MOWER.
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ALTERNATIVE STOPPING METHOD
• Bring vehicle to complete stop, shut off engine, and set parking brake.
• Disengage blade engage lever (681N).
• Manually shut toggle and key s itches to their “OFF” positions.
• Al ays remember to remove keys to avoid irresponsible usage.
TRANSPORTING MOWER
• Stop mo er properly.
• Place mo er deck in its highest position.
• If transporting unattached from to vehicle, then remove spark plug ire and
place here it cannot contact the spark plug.
SUGGESTED MOWING PRACTICES
• Operate mo er engine at full throttle to assure the best cutting performance and
maximum material discharge.
• Allo et grass to dry. Clumps of et grass ill collect under the mo ing deck.
• Mo ing should be started ith to vehicle in lo gear and increased only as safe
mo ing conditions permit. This speed should not exceed 5 MPH.
• The average la n should be cut to approximately 2.5” during the cool season and
to over 3” during the hot months.
• For a healthier la n and better aesthetics, your la n should be mo ed often and
after moderate gro th.
• When cutting high or dense grass areas go slo ly. Some areas may need to be
mo ed t ice. The second cut should be at 90 degrees to the first, if possible.
• Mowing thick or high grass. Raise rear height crank handle to .5”-.75” above
the other t o handles.
• Creating a manicured lawn. Lo er rear height crank handle to .25”-.5” belo
front of deck. This allo s grass blades to be cut t ice. It also continually cuts
clippings to produce a mulching effect.
GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING
• The mo er is not cutting level.
o Level deck, making sure the side crank-handles are equal.
o Check air pressure of all tires; make sure they are equal (about 15-18 psi).
o Examine blades for damage, hile mo er engine is not running.
• The engine ill not start.
o Disengage blades, turn toggle s itch to “ON” position, check battery and
all other electrical connections, and inspect spark plug and ire.
o Check for fuel in the engine.
• Engine runs poorly.
o See engine manual.
o Check throttle adjuster.
o Replace fuel, clean fuel filter and fuel line.
IF PROBLEMS PERSIST HAVE A QUALIFIED MECHANIC SERVICE THE
MOWER. NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE AN ADJUSTMENT THAT YOU ARE
NOT SURE IS CORRECT. DOING SO CAN CAUSE OTHER PROBLEMS.
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MOWER MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The arranty on this Trailmo er does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
To receive full value from the arranty, operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments ill need to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly.
All adjustments in this manual should be checked at least once each season.
BE ORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level on a level surface. (Check t ice to insure an accurate reading.)
• Check condition of air filter; clean and replace as necessary.
• Check blade operation; keep blades in good condition.
• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them as needed.
A TER EACH USE
• Keep blades sharp.
• Remove fresh grass clippings ith garden hose.
• Grass clippings can harden to the underside should be scraped out ith a putty knife.
• Keep fluids at proper levels.
• Cover unit to prevent rain or other debris build-up. Definitely cover the engine.
BE ORE AND/OR A TER EACH SEASON
• Replace the spark plug.
• Clean or replace the air filter.
• A ne spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and
last longer.
• Check blades and belts for ear. Replace as necessary.
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
CAUTION! Do not store engine indoors or other poorly ventilated area. Keep engine a ay from gas
appliances here fumes could contact open flame, pilot lights, or sparks.
If engine is to be stored for 30 or more days, prepare unit as follows:
• Drain fuel outside into an approved container.
• Start engine properly and run until unit is out of fuel.
• Let engine cool.
• Remove remaining gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming
ithin the engine. Gum deposits can cause malfunction in the engine.
• Store mo er ith blades disengaged to prevent belts from being permanently stretched.
BLADE CARE AND SERVICE
For best results cutter blades must be kept sharp. The blades can be sharpened ith a fe strokes of a file or
grinding heel. Do not attempt to sharpen blades hile they are on the cutter. Disconnect spark plug wire
before servicing unit.
Important: Replace blades that have been damaged or deeply nicked.
Important: Check blade and spindle hardware on a regular basis to make sure nuts are tight.
Only a qualified mechanic should be used for any
adjustments, disassembly or other kind of repairs.
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NB195
F4157WF
661A
661
H10TK
662
H11
H11
661
H10TK
H11
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NB181
CH5S NB136
6031TK steel chute replaces plastic chute
sho n
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NB149
NB126
664N
NB122