Swisher Trim-N-Mow User manual

OWNER’S
MANUAL
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093
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Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945
Assembly
Operation
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
Made In The
USA
Rev 06-032
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions
and Instructions
before operating this
equipment.
IMPORTANT
10698
Trim-N-Mow
Trim-Max
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ST60022Q
START SERIAL # L30 -042001
ST65022Q
START SERIAL # L30 -042001
ST65022DXQ
START SERIAL # L30 -039001
ST6002212V
START SERIAL # L30 -109001
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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- 8- 402.
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
197 .
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.
• ever 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
• 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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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and slip accidents,
which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you
feel uneasy on it do not trim it.
Slope Operation
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DO: Trim across the face of a slope and not up and down.
• DO: Remove objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
• DO: W atch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• DO OT: Mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The operator could
loose footing or balance.
• DO OT: Trim excessively steep slopes
• DO OT: Trim on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping.
Children
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Keep children out of the area and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn the m achine off if children enter the area.
• Before and when backing, look behind and down for sm all children.
• ever allow children to operate this m achine.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects
that m ay obstruct vision.
• Use extra care handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flamm able and
vapors are explosive.
• Use only an approved container.
• ever rem ove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
• Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not sm oke
• ever refuel the m achine indoors.
• ever store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flam e, such
as a water heater.
• ever run a m achine inside a closed area.
• Keep nuts and bolts tight and equipment in good condition.
• ever tam per with safety devices.
• Keep m achine free of grass, leaves or other debris build up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow m achine to cool before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipm ent if you strike an object. Repair if necessary
before restarting.
• ever m ake repairs or adjustm ents 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
OD6
Caution Notice Decal
OD67
Trimmer Head
Instruction Decal
OD68
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Handle Adjustment
Assembly
Contents of Box:
• Trimmer
• Parts bag containing:
• Manual
• Engine manual
• Safety goggles
• Bottle of engine oil
• 4 sets of .1 trimmer line
• Cable Clip
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.
Handles may be adjusted up and down and in and out for comfortable operation.
Installation Of Wheels
Refer to Page 12 for illustration.
• Slide axle through the mounting plates.
• Install Conical springs with the large diameter side against the Axle Plate.
• Install Flat Washer against the conical spring.
• Slip wheel on one side and install Cotter Pin.
• Bend cotter pin over to prevent it from falling out.
• Push the Axle completely over to the other side.
• Install the second wheel and insert cotter pin and bend. Some compression of the
conical springs is necessary .
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Preparing Unit For First Use
Operation
Trimming ints
Important! To ensure proper operation, clean the engine and trimmer
regularly. Remove any build up of chaff from the top of the engine.
• 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 WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
• Check to ensure string has been installed properly. A diagram is provided just
above the wheel for proper installation.
To stop the trimmer:
• Release the control bail. Engine will stop immediately
To start the trimmer:
• Remove any built up debris from engine.
• Pull control bail against the handle and hold.
• Push primer button on engine as directed.
• Pull back sharply on recoil starter handle.
• Begin trimming.
Important! For safest operation, make sure debris is directed away from you and others.
Important! On 12 Volt Start units. For optimum battery performance, you should run engine
for at least 15 Minutes after start to keep battery charged.
To stop the trimmer:
• Release the control bail. Engine will stop immediately
To start the trimmer:
• Remove any built up debris from engine.
• Pull control bail against the handle and hold.
• Push primer button on engine as directed.
• Pull back sharply on recoil starter handle.
• Begin trimming.
Important! For safest operation, make sure debris is directed away from you and others.
Important! On 12 Volt Start units. For optimum battery performance, you should run engine
for at least 15 Minutes after start to keep battery charged.
• 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 line. As the line gets shorter they become less
effective at cutting and will take longer to trim properly. Replace the line as necessary. (See
installing cutter line).
• Do not trim wet grass.
• Use caution when trimming slopes.
• Use the proper length on line. Using a line too long for the unit will cause stalling and
unacceptable operation.
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Installing Trimmer Line
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 trim closer. 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 allow trimming under bushes, etc.
To Offset:
• Stop unit.
• Raise offset lever.
• Push or pull handles to achieve 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 offsettin head.
Offsettin trimmer to the left is recommended.
Trim-Max Tilt Adjustment
Direction Of Debris
Trim-Max Pivot Adjustment
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Important! Use the proper length of line. Using a line too long for the unit will cause
stalling and unacceptable operation.
+ HP use 18” String
Pre Cut Line Purchase P3618
• Loosely fold cutter line in half.
• (1) Place loop of line against outside of loop on the trimmer head.
• (2) Bring ends around and through the loop and over the cutter line loop.
• (3) Pull ends to tighten loop.
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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 Cover.
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M ak e sure yo ur trim m e r is in safe w orkin g co ndition by keep ing the fo llow in g guid elines in m ind
every tim e yo u u se your trim m er.
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K eep trim m er in goo d o perating con ditio n an d keep all g uards and shield s in place. D O N O T
operate this trim m er if an y o f the shield s an d gu ard s are m issing.
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C heck a ll fasteners for sec ure fit to kee p eq uip m en t in safe w orking o rder. M ake ad justm ents
as n ecessary.
• T o redu ce fire haza rd s, kee p en gine free o f g rass leaves o r excessiv e grease.
• D O N O T o perate trim m er w ith a d am aged
or m issing m uffler. D O N O T tam per w ith exhau st
system ; this m a y cause a fire hazard .
• D O N O T o perate engine if air cleaner o r the co ver over the carburetor air intake is m issing.
R em oval of th ese parts c ou ld create a fire h azard.
• B efore cleaning, m akin g ad justm e nts or repairin g the trim m er, S T O P engin e, disco nnect
sp ark p lug w ire a nd a llow engin e to co ol.
• H andle G asoline w ith ca re. D O N O T sm o ke or u se op en flam e n ear ga so line. U se o nly
app ro ved gaso line contain ers. N ever fuel o r run trim m er in poorly ventilated a reas, such as a
garage o r utility bu ilding.
• A lw ays replace fuel tan k cap . B e sure to clean up an y spilled ga so line.
• D o no t ch ange the engin e governo r settings or o ver-speed the en gin e; severe injury o r
dam age m ay re su lt.
• N ever sto re m ow er, w ith gaso lin e in th e tan k, inside a b uilding w here fum es m ay reach an
open flam e o r spark. A lw ays allow en gin e to co ol b efo re sto rin g
N E V E R AD D G A S O LIN E T O A H O T E N G IN E – A LL O W E N G IN E T O
C O O L B E FO R E AD D IN G G AS O L IN E
Trimmer Maintenance
WARNING
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ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG
WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR SERVICE
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Trim-N-Mow
Item # Description Part # Item # Description Part #
1 Briggs & Stratton Engine /A 16 Operator Presence Bail 10397
2 Trimmer Pulley & Washer 2065 17 3/16 X 1 Key Stock 9030
3 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt B596 18 Cotter Pin B126
4 SP Washer Bellvile B607 19 Conical Spring 10004
5 Rear Cover 2026 20 Washer B275
6 Belt Guard 2019 21 5/16-18 X 1/2 Bolt B252
7 Blade Belt 2113 22 5/16-18 Square ut B449
8 Rubber Shield 2027 23 Operator Presence Cable 2034B
9 Lower Motor Base 2006 24 3/8-24 X 1 Engine Bolt Locktite B238
10 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 Flange Bolt B253 25 5/16-18 X 2 Carriage Bolt B587
11 5/16-18 Serrated Flange ut B170 26 5/16-18 X 2 1/4 Flange Bolt B622
12 Upper Motor Base 2005 27 14" Wheel 2002
13 Lower Handle 10399TK 28 Axle 2025
14 Black Plastic Knob 2030 29 5/16-15 X 3/4 Bolt B596
15 Upper Handle 10578TK
Color Paint Code
Texture Black TK
Texture Red TC
Paint Reference Chart
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