Swisher 2850 User manual

ATVACCESSORIES
Owner’s
Manual
Plow Blade
2850
IMPORTANT
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions
and Instructions
Before Operating this
Equipment.
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USA
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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 -800-222-8 83. The
model number, serial number, date of purchase, and the name of the authorized Swisher dealer from
whom you purchased the product 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 975.
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 ( ) 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:
) Commercial Use This product is not intended for commercial use and carries no
commercial warranty.
2) 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 that has been subject to alteration, misuse, abuse,
improper assembly or installation, shipping damage, or to normal
wear of product.
3) Exclusions Excluded from this warranty are normal wear, normal adjustments, and
normal maintenance.

Read the manual. Learn to operate this machine safely.
Keep the operating speed LOW!!!!!
Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with these instructions to operate
this machine. Never allow children to operate this machine.
Be sure the area is clear of other people before operating. Children are often
attracted to the machine and the operating activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them. Keep children under the watchful care of
another responsible adult.
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
Do not operate the attachment if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
Repair as necessary.
Dress properly. Do not operate when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
Do not operate over 5 MPH (8KMH)
Operate attachments up and down slopes. There is significant risk of overturns
when operating across slopes.
Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before
restarting.
Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
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. Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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TOENSUREPROPERASSEMBLY,CAREFULLY
FOLLOWALLINSTRUCTIONSLISTEDBELOW
REFERTOFIGURES1AND2WHILEASSEMBLINGTHISPORTIONOFTHE PLOW
ATTACHMENT
1. Unpack parts and make sure all are included. If they are not contact the dealer where the Swisher Plow was
purchased.
2. Locate the pivot weldment (2) and assemble to the blade (3) using two ½-13 X 2” bolts (14) two ½-13 nyloc
nuts (8) and two bushing (32) as shown. It is important to assure these two bushings are installed between the
blade and pivot to allow for the correct rotation of the pivot.
3. Assemble the tilt blocks (4) to the pivot weldment using two ½-13 X 2” bolts (14) and two ½-13 nyloc nuts (8).
4. Assemble two 3/8-16 nuts (19 ) to two eye-bolts (18). Assemble the eye-bolts into the holes at the top of the
blade. Secure with two 3/8 washers (20 ) two 3/8 -16 nuts (12). Place plastic caps (35) over the remaining
threads of the eye-bolts.
5. Attach the tilt springs (26) to the eye-bolts and to the tabs on the pivot weldment (2). See Figure 1 below.
6. Connect the skids (31) through the channels on the outer edges of the blade. Adjust their height with clevis pin
(17) and hair pin (16).
Figure 1
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Tilt Blocks set the
vertical “tilt” or rake of
the blade
2
3
26
18
Attach springs here
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PLOW ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY
ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM NO. QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 2588TK Mount - Plow 19 2 NB212 Nut - HNC, 3/8-16
2 1 2323TK Pivot - Weldment 20 2 NB272 Washer - SAE Flat 3/8
3 1 2139TK Blade - Rolled Weldment, 62" 21 1 TR150W Washer - .531 X 1.5
4 2 2331TK Block - Tilt 22 1 2336 Spring - Pivot
5 1 2099TK Edge - Cut, Reversable; 62" 23 1 2840TK Latch - Lever Assembly
6 1 2642TK Pin - Plow Mount, 3/4 X 12 24 1 2841TK Bracket - Lift Assembly
7 2 NB506 Pin - Lynch, 3/16 25 1 2310TK Bracket - Support, Plow
8 6 NB281 Nut - Nyloc 1/2-13 26 2 2335 Spring - Tilt
9 1 NB131 Bolt - 1/2-13 X 3 27 2 2955 Marker - Mount Stud
10 2 NB150 Bolt - 3/8-16 X 3 28 2 2951 Tube - Marker, Red
11 2 NB181 Nut - Nyloc 5/16-18 29 2 AS123 Cap
12 4 NB182 Nut - Nyloc 3/8-16 30 11 10216 Bolt - Carriage 5/16-18 X 3/4
13 2 NB556 Washer - USS Flat, 5/16 31 2 10068TK Skid - Weldment
14 4 NB509 Bolt - 1/2-13 X 2 32 8 NB177 Washer - Mach 1/2
15 11 NB170 Nut - Serr Flange 5/16-18 33 2 NB121 Nut - Jam Lock, 1/2-13
16 2 NB127 Pin - Hair 34 2 NB577 Bolt - 1/2-13 X 3 1/2
17 2 NB300 Pin - Clevis, 3/8 X 1 1/8 35 2 AS125 Cap - Round Vinyl, Black
18 2 NB635 Eyebolt - Turned 3/8-16 X 3
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TOENSUREPROPERASSEMBLYAND
INSTALLATION,CAREFULLY
FOLLOWALLINSTRUCTIONSLISTEDBELOW
REFERTOFIGURES2AND3WHILE ASSEMBLINGANDINSTALLINGTHISPORTIONOFTHE
PLOW ATTACHMENT
The next steps need to be done in sequence:
1. Lay parts down in the order they are shown below.
2. Slide the plow mount (1) into pivot weldment (2), secure with ½-13 X 3 1/2 bolt (34) and ½-13 nyloc nut (8).
3. Assemble the Pivot Latch assembly in the order shown below. The Pivot Latch assembly consists of the
following components - lock arm (23), two bushing (32), two ½-13 lock nut (33), Washer (21), pivot spring (26)
and ½-13 X 3½ bolt (34) to plow mount (1). Make sure the tail of the pivot spring is secured into the bent metal
loop on the plow mount. See Figure 3 below. Note, the lock arm should be able to pivot freely after being
assembled.
4. Bolt plow mount bracket (24) and plow bracket support (25) to plow mount (1), as shown, using two 3/8-16 X 3
bolts (10) and two 3/8-16 nyloc nuts (12).
5. Insert ½-13 X 3 bolt (9) into plow mount bracket (24) and secure with ½-13 nyloc nut (8). Do not over tighten as
this can bend the plow mount bracket. This is where you will attach your winch or manual lift pulley, sold
separately.
6. With your Swisher ATV Accessory Mount already installed, attach the plow using plow mount pin (6) and two
3/16 click pins (7).
7. Read Dangers on the back of the Swisher Plow and consult this manual.
8. It would be wise to become familiar with your plow using a slower speed.
9. Operating instructions are on page 7.
Figure 3
6
23
34
32
33
21 26
Top of weldment is removed for clarity.
1
2
24
Tail of Spring 26
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ADJUSTMENTANDOPERATION
THE TENSION PLACED ON THE TILT SPRINGS DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE
THAT MUST BE APPLIED TO THE BLADE BEFORE IT FOLDS OVER IF SOMETHING IS HIT.
ADJUST THE SPRINGS BY LOOSENING THE NUTS (12) ON THE EYEBOLTS (18) AND
ADJUSTING UNTIL THE BLADE DOES NOT FOLD OVER DURING NORMAL OPERATION
BUT WILL FOLD IF AN OBJECT IS STRUCK.
IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE BLADE ANGLE WHILE OPERATING, COME TO A STOP,
TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND SET THE PARKING BRAKE. RELEASE THE LOCK ARM
AND ROTATE THE BLADE TO THE DESIRED ANGLE. ENGAGE THE LOCK ARM MAKING
SURE IT IS SECURED INTO ONE OF THE LATCH POSITIONS.
PUSHYOURPLOWAROUND!!
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ATVACCESSORIES
Owner’s
Manual
IMPORTANT
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions
and Instructions
Before Operating this
Equipment.
Plow Blade
2850