Swisher 12048 User manual

Owner’s
Manual
12048
IMPORTANT
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions
and Instructions
efore Operating this
Equipment.
Made In CHINA
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, PO OX 67 , WARRENS URG, MISSOURI 64093
PH 660. 747. 8183 FAX [phone]
swisherinc.com
MANUFACTURING QUALITY LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SINCE 1945
12049 REV. 06-212
48 Inch Lawn Sweeper

LIMITEDWARRANTY
The manufacturer’s warrantytothe original consumer purchaser is: This product isfree from
defectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipfor aperiod of one(1) year fromthedateofpurchaseby
the original consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts foundtobe
defective due to materials or workmanship. This warrantyis subject to the followinglimitations
and exclusions:
1) Commercial Use
Thewarrantyperiodfor anyproduct usedforcommercial or rental
is limited toninety(90) days fromthedate of original purchase.
2) Limitations Thiswarrantyapplies onlytoproducts whichhave been properly
assembled, adjusted,andoperatedinaccordancewiththe
instructions containedwithinthis manual. This warrantydoes not
applyto anyproduct of Swisher Mower and Machine Co., Inc.,
that has beensubject toalteration, misuse, abuse, improper
assemblyor installation, orshippingdamage.
3) Exclusions Excludedfromthis warrantyare normal wear, normal
adjustments, andnormal 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 y
ou purchased the mower will be needed before anywarrantyclaim
canbeprocessed.
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 WARRA
NTIES. 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 applyto you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state-to-
state. This is a
limited warrantyasdefinedbytheMagnuson-MossAct of 1975.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT! Read and follow all safety precautions and instructions before operating this
equipment. Note that any form of power equipment can cause injury when not operated properly.
ALWAYS read your towing vehicle owners manual before
using this sweeper. Refer to Safety precautions and
vehicle towing limitations and specifications before
operating.
TH S EQU PMENT S NOT A TOY. NEVER ALLOW anyone
under 18 years of age to use sweeper in ANY way.
NEVER use for hauling people, pets, animals, or any loads.
ALWAYS wear proper eye protection and protective
clothing when using this product.
MAX MUM speed for operation is 5 mph.
ALWAYS stay away from any steep slopes. This may cause
damage to the Sweeper and affect the operation. Also check
your towing vehicle owners manual for cautions on slopes.
AVO D striking large or heavy objects. ALWAYS inspect
sweeper for any damage if you strike a large impediment (ex:
large rock) before continuing to operate or tow sweeper.
ALWAYS empty the Sweeper hoper bag and clean and dry
sweeper after each use and before storing.
Grease/Oil moving parts and keep sweeper clean and dry for
good operation. See any maintenance suggestions outlined in
this manual.
MISSING PARTS
If you are missing any parts, please do NOT return to place of purchase.
FIRST contact Swisher Customer Service for quick replacement at: 800-747-8183
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CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts in Carton)
A. Sweeper Housing Assembly
B. Bag Arm Tube (2)
C. Hitch Tube, L.H.
D. Hitch Bracket
E. Hitch Bracket (Straight)
F. Height Adjustment Strap
G. Height Adjustment Handle
H. Hitch Tube, R.H.
I. Rope
J. Hopper Bag
K. Upper Hopper Side Tube( 2)
L. Rear Hopper Tube (2)
M. Lower Hopper Side Tube (2)
N. Hopper Support Rod (2)
O. Bag Frame Strap
P. Dust Shield
Q. Front Support Rod (not pictured)

REF. Part No. QTY DESCRIPTION
A 7 2 Hex Bolt, M8 x 75 Lg.
B 9 2 Hex Bolt, M8 x 55 Lg.
C 20 2 Hex Bolt, M8 x 40 Lg.
D 38 4 Hex Bolt, M6 x 45 Lg.
E 52 1 Carriage Bolt, M8 x 20 Lg.
F 44 2 Hex Bolt, M8 x 16
G 1 7 Hex Lock Nut, M8
H 11 4 Hex Lock Nut, M6
J 14 3 Big Flat Washer, Ø8
K 13 1 Lock Washer (Tooth), Ø8
L 23 1 Spacer Bushing Ø16x3mm
M 5 2 Hitch Spacer
N 3 5 Hair Cotter Pin, Ø3
O 22 4 Hair Cotter Pin, Ø2
P 75 2 Clevis Pin, Ø9.5 x 20
Q 61 4 Clevis Pin, Ø6 x 37
R 17 2 Clevis Pin, Ø8 x 54.5
V 69 2 Vinyl Cap
W 54 1 Grip
X 12 1 Knob,Plastic
Y 10 1 Hitch Pin
Z 65 4 Plastic Plug
AA 45 1 Angle Bracket

Angle Bracket
M8 x 12 Hex Bolt
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP #3 CONNECT HITCH TUBES
Connect front of hitch tubes using two M8x75 hex
bolts (#7) and M8 lock nuts(#1). See
Photo below.
Wait to tighten connection .
PRE-ASSEMBLY NOTES: Assembly Time: ½ to 1hr
HELPFUL TIP: Fully read instructions before beginning assembly.
NOTE: Reference numbers in the instructions are from the “Parts List” page.
1. Remove all hardware and parts from carton(s).
2. Verify with above page that all parts and hardware are included.
3. f parts are missing DO NOT return to place of purchase, contact customer service F RST for
replacement parts to be sent directly to you.
STEP #1 ATTACH ANGLE BRAKET
Connect the angle bracket (#45) to the sweeper front panel
using M8x12 hex bolt (#18) and a M8 hex lock nut(#1).
Point the angle bracket to the right, as shown below.
Tighten connection.
Figure 1
STEP #2 ATTACH HITCH TUBES
Attach the one side hitch tube to the main sweeper body
using two M6x45 slotted pan head screw(#38) and M6 lock
nut (#56). Repeat for opposite side. See Photo below.
Wait to tighten connection
Figure 2
M8 x 75
Hex bolt M8 Hex Lock Nut
Figure 3
If your tractors hitch has 10”to 13”ground
clearance refer to figure 4. If your tractors hitch
has 8”to 10”ground clearance refer to figure 5.
M8 x 55
Hex Bolt
Figure 4
M6 x 45 Slotted
Screw
Tool Required
(1)Knife or Scissor
(1)14mm Wrench
(1)13mm Wrench
(2)10mm Wrench

20mm
Spacers
Hitch Pin
Hair Cotter
Pin
Figure 5
STEP #4 ATTACH HITCH BRACKET
Attach hitch bracket to hitch tubes using two M8x55 hex bolts
(#9) and M8 hex lock nuts (#1). These bolts will interconnect
with the hitch tube bolts from previous step. Refer to Photo #4
or #5 below.
Wait to tighten connection .
STEP #5 TIGHTEN BOLTS
A. Tighten the bolts that attach the hitch tubes to the main
sweeper housing (two on each side).
B. Tighten two bolts attaching the end of the hitch tubes
together (horizontal bolts).
C. Tighten two bolts fastening the hitch bracket to the hitch
tubes (vertical bolts).
STEP #6 INSERT HITCH PIN
nsert hitch pin (#10) with two 20mm washer spacers(#5) and
hair cotter pin(#3) between the hitch brackets.
SEE FIGURE #5 ABOVE
STEP# 7 ATTACH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE
Attach the height adjustment handle to the main housing cross
bar using two M8×40 hex bolts (#13) and M8 lock nuts (#29).
SEE FIGURE #6
Wait to tighten connection.
STEP #8 ATTACH RUBBER HANDLE
Attach rubber grip (#70) to top of handle.
SEE FIGURE #6 Handle Grip
Height
Adjustment
Handle
M8x40 Hex Bolt
Figure 6
STEP #9 ATTACH METAL STRAP to ANGLE BRACKET
Attach height adjustment metal strap (#54) using M8x16
hex bolt (#2) to angle bracket on sweeper body.
Attach hardware in the following order:
M8 Bolt, angle bracket, spacer bushing Ø16×3mm(#23),
metal strap, flat washer(#14), then M8 hex lock nut(#1).
Fully tighten connection.
SEE FIGURE #7
M8
Lock
Nut
Flat
Washer
Spacer
Bushing
Figure 7
Handle Grip
Height
Adjustment
Handle
M8x40 Hex Bolt

Lower Side
Hopper Tube
STEP #10 CONNECT METAL STRAP & HANDLE
Move the height adjustment handle slightly to one side to fit
the star lock washer (#13) between the handle and the
metal strap.
Next, place the M8×20 carriage bolt(#52)
through the height adjustment handle.
SEE FIGURE #8. On opposite side use Plastic Wing Knob
(#12) then flat washer (#14) connecting to carriage bolt.
Tighten the connection.
Plastic
Knob
M8x20
Carriage bolt
Figure 8
ASSEMBLING THE
SWEEPER BAG
STEP #1 INSERT REAR HOPPER TUBE – TOP SIDE
Use one rear hopper tube and have the brace holes in the
center of the tube face downward. Slide the rear hopper tube
through the loops inside the top seam of the sweeper bag.
SEE F GURE #1.
Hole face down
FIGURE 1
Step #2 INSERT SIDE TUBES
Slide the two upper side tubes through the stitched flaps on
each side of the sweeper bag.
Step #3 - A CONNECT TUBES
Connect the ends of the rear hopper tube to the ends of the
upper side tubes. Fasten together using plastic plugs (#65)
SEE FIGURE #2.
Figure 2
Step #3 REAR HOPPER TUBE - BOTTOM
Position the second rear hopper tube so that the brace holes
in the center of the tube face upward. Connect the ends of
the rear hopper tube to the ends of the lower hopper side
tubes. Fasten tubes together using Plastic Plug (#47). See
FIGURE #3.
Hole face up
Figure 3

STEP #4 INSERT LOWER TUBES
Lay the assembled lower hopper tube into the bottom of the
hopper bag.
STEP #5 CONNECT UPPER & LOWER TUBES
Connect the ends of the lower side tubes to the inside of the
upper side tubes using two ∅10×15 clevis pins (#75) inserted
from the inside, and two hair cotter pins (#3).
Figure 4
Figure 5
STEP #6 INSERT METAL STRAP
nsert the bag frame metal strap (#50) into the stitched sleeve
on the front edge of the bag bottom.
Next, connect the bag frame metal strap to the lower hopper
side tubes with two ∅6×33 clevis pins (#61) and 2 hair cotter
pins Ø2 (#22). Use upper set of holes SEE FIGURE #6.
Figure 6
STEP #7 FASTEN BAG
Fasten the corners of the bag around the lower hopper side
tubes by snapping the bag flaps to the bag bottom on both
sides. SEE FIGURE #7.
Flap
Snap
Figure 7
CAREFUL:
Take care to not over bend the support rods in step #8. Over
bending can cause the steel rods to lose support.
STEP #8 SUPPORT RODS
Turn the hopper onto its back to install the two hopper support
rods(#64). Place the ends of each rod into the upper and lower
rear hopper tubes. Bend the rods just enough to fit into the
holes in the center of the tubes. SEE FIGURE #8.
Figure 8
Step #9 FRONT SUPPORT ROD
nsert a Ø10 x 1301MM (#70) front support
rod through the lower hole in each upper
hopper side tube, next through the bag arm
tube secure it with a hair cotter pin (#3).
SEE FIGURE #9.
Figure 9
Front Support
Rod

STEP #10 ATTACH ROPE
Tie the rope (#68) to open area at the top center of the
hopper bag frame. SEE FIGURE # 10.
Figure 10
STEP #11 ATTACH BAG TO SWEEPER
Connect the hopper bag to the sweeper body. Align the ends
of the bag arm tubes with the ends of the sweeper’s hitch tubes
and fasten with 6×33 clevis pins(#61) and hair cotter pins
Ø2(#22) for each side. SEE FIGURE #11.
Figure 11

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48” Part List

Parts List
Item Description Qty Part No Item Description Qty Part No
1Hex Lock Nut,M8 7 11998 40 Brush Shaft Bushing 2
11949
2Hitch Tube, Left Side 1 12736 41 Inside Star Washer 211947
3Hair Cotter Pin, Ø3 5 11988 42 Dust Cover Retainer 2
11948
4Hitch Bracket (Straight) 1 11975 43 Hex Bolt,M10×80 2
12103
5Hitch Spacer Tube 2 11987 44 Hex Bolt M8×12 2
NB722
6Hitch Bracket 1 11974 45 Angle Bracket 1
11943
7Hex Bolt,M8×55 2 NB721 46 End Plate, Right Side 1
11940
8Hitch Tube, Right Side 1 12737 47 Wrapper 112740
9Hex Bolt,M8×75 2 NB726 48 Pinion Gear R.H. 1
11960
10 Hitch Pin 1 11986 49 Slotted Pan Head Screw, M6×12 2
11991
11 Lock Nut, M6 6 11995 50 Rear Support Brace 112741
12 Wing Knob 1 11982 51 Brush Shaft 1
12742
13 Star Washer,Ø8 1 11985 52 Carriage Bolt,M8×20 1
11983
14 Big Flat Washer,Ø8 3 12107 53 Height Adjustment Handle 1
11976
15 Height Adjustment Strap 1 11973 54 Height Adjust Grip 1
11984
16 Spacer Bushing for Ht Adj.Strap 1 11981 55 Retainer,Brush (Double) 4
11952
17 Clevis Pin E 4 12738 56 Lock Nut, M6 8
11995
18 Hex Bolt,M8×16 4 11993 57 Lock Nut, M5 18
11994
19 Slotted Pan Head Screw, M5×12 14 11992 58 Retainer,Brush (Single) 8
11953
20 Hex Bolt, M8×40 2 NB152 59 Hex Bolt, M6×20 813788
21 Height Adjustment Tube Assembly 1 12739 60 Bolt - Hex M5 X 25 4
15306
22 Hair Cotter Pin,Ø2 4 11989 61 Clevis Pin Ø6x33 4
12764
23 Spacer Bushing Ø16×3mm 2 11959 62 Lower Hopper Frame Tube (L.H) 1
11965
24 Spacer for axle 2 11955 63 Upper Hopper Frame Tube (L.H) 1
12744
25 Dust Cover Ass'y 2 11962 64 Hopper Support Rod 2
12745
26 Wheel Bushing 4 11980 65 Plastic Bolt 4
11966
27 Hub Cap 2 11958 66 Hopper Frame Tube (Rear) 2
12746
28 Nylock Nut,M10 2 12102 67 Hopper Bag 1
12747
29 Flat Washer, Ø10 4 12101 68 Hopper Rope 1
11971
30 Wheel & Tire Ass'y. (with bearing) 2 12763 69 Vinyl Cap 2
11972
31 Retaing Ring,Ø15 4 11956 70 Bag Support Rod 1
12748
32 Adj. Washer B 2 11999 71 Bag Arm Tube 2
12728
33 Pinion Gear L.H. 1 11961 72 Upper Hopper Frame Tube (R.H) 1
12749
34 Dowel Pin (Drive) 2 11954 73 Dust Guard 1
12751
35 Adj.Washer A 4 12720 74 Bag Frame Strap 1
12752
36 Bushing 2 12719 75 Clevis Pin Ø10x15 2
12765
37 Special Washer 2 11945 76 Lower Hopper Frame Tube (R.H) 1
12731
38 Hex Bolt, M6×40 4 12106 77 Brush 4
12753
39 End Plate, Left Side 1 11941

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SWISHER MOWER & MACHINE CO. INC.
SWISHER MOWER & MACHINE CO. INC.SWISHER MOWER & MACHINE CO. INC.
SWISHER MOWER & MACHINE CO. INC.
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE
P.O. OX 67
WARRENS URG, MO 64093
ATV & LAWN ACCESSORIES
Owner’s
Manual
12048
IMPORTANT
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions
and Instructions
efore Operating this
Equipment.