Swisher L219-001001 User manual

8/23/2019
OWNER’S
MANUAL
SWISHER ACQUISITION INC.
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, WARRENSBURG MISSOURI 64093
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MODEL NO.
Assembly
Operation
Service and
Adjustment
Repair Parts
19129 REV 19-001
Visit us at www.swisherinc.com
STARTING SERIAL # L219 001001
STP4422HO
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions
and Instructions
before operating this
equipment.
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1) Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our roducts have a se arate warranty extended
to them by the individual engine manufacturer. Any engine service
difficulty is the res onsibility of the engine manufacturer and in no way
is Swisher or its agents res onsible for the engine warranty. Please visit
engines.honda.com and click on find a dealer or find a distributor.
2) Commercial Use This roduct is not intended for commercial use and carries no
commercial warranty.
3) Limitation This warranty a lies only to roducts which have been ro erly
assembled, adjusted, and o erated in accordance with the instructions
contained within this manual. This warranty does not a ly to any
roduct of Swisher that has been subject to alteration, misuse, abuse,
im ro er assembly or installation, shi ing damage, or to normal wear
of the roduct.
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 roduct to an authorized
service dealer. All trans ortation charges, damage, or loss incurred during trans ortation of arts
submitted for re lacement or re air under this warranty shall be borne by the urchaser. Should
you have any questions concerning this warranty, lease contact us toll-free at 1-800-222-8183.
The model number, serial number, date of urchase, and the name of the authorized Swisher dealer
from whom you urchased the trimmer will be needed before any warranty claim can be rocessed.
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 im lied warranty may last,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not a ly to you. This warranty gives you s ecific 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 urchaser is: This roduct is free from defects in
materials and workmanshi for a eriod of two (2) years from the date of urchase by the original consumer
urchaser. We will re air or re lace, at our discretion, arts found to be defective due to materials or
workmanshi . 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 ins
tructions, 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. top 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 a long
sleeved shirt or jacket and 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. top 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.
• top 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: Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• DO NOT: Mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The operator could
lose 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 sm all children.
• Never allow children to operate this m achine.
•
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 flammable and
vapors are explosive.
• Use only an approved container for fuel.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
• Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke while refueling.
• 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.
• top and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair if necessary
before restarting.
• Never make repairs or adjustments with the engine running.
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The o eration of any mower 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 over s ectacles before starting any
cutting machine and while o erating such a machine.
The o eration of any mower roduces sound waves that
are damaging to the human ear. Ear rotection is
recommended.
CAUTION!
Tragic accidents can occur if the o erator is not alert to the
resence 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 o erate the trimmer if it vibrates abnormally. Excessive
vibration is a sign of damage. Sto the engine and safely
check for damage and re air as required.
Warning Decal
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Tools Required:
• ½” Wrench
Installation of handles:
1. Remove loose fasteners from trimmer frame
handle holes.
2. Pivot lower handle u and align holes in
handle with holes on trimmer frame. Install
hardware removed in revious ste . Snug, but
do not tighten bolts.
3. Attach u er handle to lower handle using
knobs and fasteners rovided with lower
handle.
4. Adjust handles for comfortable o eration.
5. Tighten all bolts.
Handles may be adjusted u and down and in and out
for comfortable o eration.
Assembly
Handle Adjustment
Contents of Box:
• Trimmer
•Parts bag containing:
• Manual
• Engine manual
• Safety goggles
• Bottle of engine oil
• Trimmer line
• Hex wrench

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Preparing Unit For First Use
• Fill engine crankcase with oil. A 20oz. bottle has been rovided with this unit. A new unit
requires 18-20oz. 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 ro erly. A diagram is rovided just above the trimmer
head for ro er installation.
• Refer to engine manufacture’s manual for oil and fuel s ecifications.
Installing Trimmer Line
Ste 1 Ste 3Ste 2
Important! Use the ro er length of line. Using a line too long for the unit will cause
stalling and unacce table o eration.
Use 18” Trimmer Line
Part Number P3618
• Loosely fold trimmer line in half.
• Insert line through the bottom holes of the cutting disc (Ste 1).
• Bring ends around and through the slot in the cutting disc flange (Ste 2).
• Pull ends to tighten loo (Ste 3).
Trimmer line attachment positions:
• Trimmer is equi ed with 4 trimmer line attachment oints.
• When mowing with trimmer, the 4 trimmer line configuration is recommended for a more consistent,
even cut.
• When trimming tall or thick vegetation, the 2 trimmer line configuration is recommended for im roved
erformance.
To adjust cutting height:
1. Loosen set screw using hex wrench rovided.
2. Slide cutting head u or down to desired cutting height.
3. Tighten set screw.
4. Any cutting height may be used with either trimmer line configuration.
Trimmer Line Positions
2 Trimmer line Configuration
Shown set at High cutting height
4 Trimmer line Configuration
Shown set at Low cutting height
Set Screw

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Operation
Important! To ensure ro er o eration, clean the engine and trimmer regularly. Remove any build u
of chaff from the to of the engine. During o eration debris may get wra ed around trimmer head.
Prolonged use in this condition may result in excessive wear and art failures. Periodically turn off trimmer
and remove debris.
To start the trimmer:
1. Remove any built u debris from engine and trimmer head.
2. Move throttle control to “FAST”.
3. Firmly gras ro e handle and ull out slowly until resistance is felt. Then ull back ra idly with a
full arm stroke.
4. When engine starts, leave throttle control at “FAST”. Throttle control must be set in the fast
osition for maximum erformance.
5. Engage trimming head.
6. Begin trimming.
To engage/disengage trimmer head:
• Engage: Bring control bail into contact with the u er handle and gri it together with the handle.
If trimmer head does not fully engage, see belt adjustment section.
• Disengage: Release control bail. Trimmer head should sto within a few seconds. If it does not,
see belt adjustment section.
To engage/disengage transmission:
• Engage: Bring transmission engagement lever into contact with the u er handle and gri it
together with the handle.
• Disengage: Release transmission engagement lever.
To stop the trimmer:
1. Release the control bail.
2. Move throttle control lever on engine to “SLOW” for a few seconds then move to “STOP”.
Important! For safest o eration, make sure debris is directed away from you and others.
Trimming Tips
Troubleshooting
•If engine will not start, remove and check air filter to make sure filter and
carburetor are clean.
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Do not lift the trimmer head when trimming. Let the head rest lightly touching the ground.
• Kee 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 ro erly. Re lace the line as necessary (see Installing Trimmer Line).
• Do not trim wet grass.
• Use caution when trimming slo es.
• Use the ro er length of line. Using a line too long for the unit will cause stalling and
unacce table o eration.

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Make sure your trimmer is in safe working condition by kee ing the following guidelines in mind every time you
use your trimmer.
• Kee trimmer in good o erating condition and kee all guards and shields in lace. DO NOT o erate this
trimmer if any of the shields and guards are missing.
• Check all fasteners for secure fit to kee equi ment in safe working order. Make adjustments as necessary.
• To reduce fire hazards, kee engine free of grass, leaves or excessive grease.
• DO NOT o erate trimmer with a damaged or missing muffler. DO NOT tam er with exhaust system; this may
cause a fire hazard.
• DO NOT o erate engine if air cleaner or the cover over the carburetor air intake is missing. Removal of these
arts could create a fire hazard.
• Before cleaning, making adjustments or re airing the trimmer, STOP engine, disconnect s ark lug wire and
allow engine to cool.
• Handle gasoline with care. DO NOT smoke or use o en flame near gasoline. Use only a roved gasoline
containers. Never fuel or run trimmer in oorly ventilated areas, such as a garage or utility building.
• Always re lace fuel tank ca . Be sure to clean u any s illed gasoline.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over-s eed the engine; severe injury or damage may result.
• Never store mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an o en flame or s ark.
Always allow engine to cool before storing.
Trimmer Maintenance
WARNIN
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ALWAYS STOP EN INE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLU
WIRE BEFORE PERFORMIN ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR SERVICE.
NEVER ADD ASOLINE TO A HOT EN INE – ALLOW EN INE TO
COOL BEFORE ADDIN ASOLINE.
Thumb wheel
Engine
• Refer to the engine service manual rovided with this unit.
Belts
• Occasionally check the belts for wear. A worn belt should be re laced.
Belt Adjustment
During the first few hours of o eration all belts go through a “break-in eriod” after which
th
e belts may need to be adjusted using the following instructions. Indications that the belts
need to be adjusted include:
• Loss of ower at the trimming head causing the head to s in unusually slow or sto .
• Excessive wear on belt due to sli ing.
• The belt that owers the transmission is designed to be under constant tension and
needs no further adjustment.
• The belts used to engage/disengage the trimmer head can be adjusted using the
following instructions:
1. Locate the thumb wheel adjuster on the control cable (see illustration).
2. Release control bail to disengage trimmer head.
3. Rotate thumb wheel a few turns counterclockwise (from normal o erating osition).
4. Re-engage trimmer head.
5. If trimmer head has not returned to normal o eration, re eat ste s 2-4.
Important! Do not over tighten cable adjuster. This may cause the cable to break
.
Excessive force should NOT be required to fully engage control bail.

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Belt Replacement
Head Engagement Belt A Replacement
1. Remove front belt cover.
2. Loosen or remove fasteners used to attach engine to allow engine to shift. Slide or tilt engine so lower engine ulley I moves
away from transmission, creating a ga to allow belt to be removed.
3. Remove old belt.
4. Install new belt by first routing belt under the engine and around lower engine ulley I .
5. Then route belt between two idler ulleys as shown F .
6. Install belt around front ulley B .
7. Ensure that belt is correctly installed between the belt guides C and adjacent ulley.
8. Ensure that belt is correctly installed in the grove of each ulley.
9. Ensure that belt is over the to of the transmission axle E .
10. Tighten or reinstall fasteners used to attach engine.
11. If belt tension had reviously been adjusted, reset thumb wheel adjuster by rotating wheel clockwise as far as adjuster will allow
(see illustration in belt adjustment instructions). If head does not ro erly engage refer to belt adjustment instructions.
12. Reinstall front belt cover.
Transmission Power Belt H Replacement
1. Remove front belt cover.
2. Remove Head Engagement Belt A er instructions above.
3. Remove old belt.
4. Install new belt by first routing belt under the engine and around u er engine ulley J .
5. Then route belt around transmission ulley D .
6. Finally route belt around rear idler ulley G . The idler ulley is s ring loaded, making it difficult to finish belt installation. To
ease belt installation ush idler ulley toward transmission ulley while wra ing belt around idler ulley. CAUTION – Pinch
Hazard: Ensure that you do not get any art of your body between the belt and the ulleys as this may cause injury.
7. Reinstall Head Engagement Belt er instructions above.
8. Reinstall front belt cover.

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Assembly
When ordering re lacement arts
* USE PAINT CODE: TK=BLACK
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Item # Part # Description Item # Part # Description
1 N/A Engine - Honda 16 NB275 Washer - AE Flat 5/16
2 NB170 Nut - errated Flange 5/16-18 17 NB180 Nut - Nyloc 1/4-20
3 NB253 Bolt - errated Flange, 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 18 19561 Grip - Handle, Anti-Vibration
4 19018 Pulley - Double Drive, Trimmer 19 19005 Bail - Trimmer
5 NB271 Washer - U Flat 3/8, ZY Carbn tl 20 19017* Handle - Top, P Trimmer
6 NB607 Washer - P Bellville 21 NB278 Bolt - 1/4-20 X 1 3/4
7 NB238N Bolt - HHC 3/8-24 X 1 22 NB587 Bolt - Carriage, 5/16-18 X 1 3/4
8 2019 Guard - Belt 23 10399* Handle - Lower
9 19135 Clip - Panel 24 NB596 Bolt - errated Flange, 5/16-18 X 3/4
10 9030 Key tock - 3/16 X 1 25 26X249 crew - .312-18 X .75
11 19027 Lever - Transmission Engagement 26 19016* Cover - Rear, P Trimmer
12 19823 Grip - TP Lever 27 19034 Belt - 60", Trimmer
13 19101 Cable - Transmission Control; TP 28 2006* Base - Lower Motor
14 19006 Cable - Control, Trimmer 29 19004 hield - Rubber
15 2030 Knob - Black Plastic 30 20883 pacer - Pulley