Swisher LV5537, LV5537S User manual

LAWN VACUUM
OWNER’S
MANUAL
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 PHONE 660-747-
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MODEL NO.
LV5537
LV5537S
Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945
Assembly
Operation
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
Made In The
USA
Rev. 05-160
Read and follow all Safety
Precautions and Instructions
before operating this
equipment.
IMPORTANT
swisherinc.com
Wand Adaptor Kit sold
separately. Part Number 5473
ONLV
STARTING SERIAL #:
L505-160001

LIMITED WARRANTY
The manufacturer’s warrant to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) ear from the date of purchase b the original
consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective due to
materials or workmanship. This warrant is subject to the following limitations and exclusions:
1) Engine Warrant All engines utilized on our products have a separate warrant extended to
them b the individual engine manufacturer. An engine service
difficult is the responsibilit of the engine manufacturer and in no wa is
Swisher Mower Co., Inc. or its agents responsible for the engine
warrant . 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 warrant period for an product used for commercial or rental is
limited to ninet (90) da s from the date of original purchase.
3) Limitations This warrant applies onl to products which have been properl
assembled, adjusted, and operated in accordance with the instructions
contained within this manual. This warrant does not appl to an
product of Swisher Mower Co., Inc., that has been subject to alteration,
misuse, abuse, improper assembl or installation, shipping damage, or to
normal wear of the product.
4) Exclusions Excluded from this warrant are normal wear, normal adjustments, and
normal maintenance.
In the event ou have a claim under this warrant , ou 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 warrant shall be borne b the purchaser. Should ou have an
questions concerning this warrant , 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 ou
purchased the mower will be needed before an warrant 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 warrant ma last, so the above
limitations or exclusions ma not appl to ou. This warrant gives ou specific legal rights and ou
ma have other rights, which var from state-to-state. This is a limited warrant as defined b the
Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975.
Please fill in the serial numbers and model numbers for both the engine and the lawn vacuum on the
back of this manual.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: Your lawn vacuum is intended to be operated according to the rules for
safe operation in this manual. As with an t pe of power equipment, carelessness or
error on the part of the operator can result in serious injur . If ou violate an of
these rules, ou ma cause serious injur to ourself or others.
•Read the manual. Learn to operate this equipment in a safe manner.
•Do not under an circumstances alter this lawn vacuum. This equipment was
designed and engineered in accordance with operating instructions. Altering this
equipment, or using this equipment in such a wa as to circumvent its design
capabilities and capacities, could result in serious injur or fatalit and WILL
VOID THE WARRANTY.
•Allow onl responsible adults who have read this manual to operate this machine.
Never allow children to operate this machine.
•Inspect turf for an rocks, string, to s, wire, etc. that ma cause an obstruction; and
remove them.
•Identif all in-ground objects that will need to be avoided, such as, sprinkler heads,
stakes, water valves, etc.
•Stop the engine if ou pick up a foreign object and after all moving parts have
stopped; inspect the vacuum for an damage.
•Use the proper boot for our mower deck.
•Onl use vacuum for turf collection.
•When crossing gravel areas, stop the vacuum and mower blades.
•Onl a single operator is to operate the lawn vacuum. Keep all others, including pets
and children, a minimum of 20 feet awa from our work area.
•Alwa s disconnect the spark plug wires and place them where the cannot contact
the spark plug, to prevent accidental starting the engine when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or repairing.
•Alwa s wear protective gear such as safet goggles, protective hearing device.
•Never wear loose clothing or jewelr that can be caught b moving parts of the
vacuum and pull ou into it. Keep hair awa from moving parts. There are
rotating blades inside these opening.
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•Familiarize ourself with all of the controls in a safe environment
before starting to work with this machine.
•Keep hands and feet awa from moving parts.
•Onl operate vacuum on slopes of 35% grade or less.
•Never operate or allow someone to operate this equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
•Do not remove top cover or attempt to empt contents or make an
adjustments of cart while engine is running.
•Do not use lawn vacuum if an guards, hoses, adapters, boot or an
other damage or repairs are needed.
•Vehicle braking and stabilit are affected b the addition of this
equipment. Do not fill the lawn vacuum to its full capacit without
checking the towing capacities of the tow vehicle.
Replace decal immediatel if damaged. Order b part number from Swisher Mower and Machine Co. Inc.
SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS
OD70142-DANGER STOP ENGINE
DECAL
OD38-CAUTIONS DECAL
OD55-TRIANGLE DANGER DECAL
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove outside crate and set parts aside.
2. Remove small components and identif each piece.
3. Raise front hitch, using caution to prevent latch from being bent. (Figure 1)
4. Latch hitch to wagon.
5. Align holes in frame and install 3/8-16X1” Hex Head bolt and lock nuts.
6. Tighten all four of the hitch bolts securel . (Figure 2)
7. Insert hitch tube into the front of the hitch and lock in place with the snap pin (H11).
8. Lower trailer down on the wheels and roll off of the pallet.
9. Align fan/engine/pump assembl on lower slots of motor base with the rivets, pushing
down and rearward to align the front holes. (Figure 3)
10. Install 3/8-16X1” bolts in front holes and tighten.
11. Unfold fabric bag frame and place into pockets at the corner of the bed. (Figure 5)
12. Install tailgate b sliding downward into the rear channels.
13. Open fabric bag and spread over the top frame stretching downward and slipping the
plastic edge under the edge of the trailer bed rail.
14. Attach the Velcro tabs around the rear frame section and zip the rear flap closed.
15. Insert the bag adaptor into the bag sleeve at the front upper left hand corner
16. Install upper tube onto blower and lock into place.
17. Install hose onto the front of the blower housing and secure clamp.
18. Cut boot to fit deck and install to deck. (Figure 4)
19. Assemble end of hose and a hose clamp over the round opening of boot and tighten
clamp.
PREPARING THE DECK BOOT
• View the boot templates that are provided. Select the template that corresponds with the
discharge opening of mowing deck. If a template does not exist for our mower, then one
will need to be created.
• To create a custom template, mark around our discharge opening on a piece of cardboard.
• Tape the template to the face of the boot, locating the template approximatel ½” from the
front edge and ¼” down from the top. Keep as close to the top as possible. Mark outline of
template onto the face of the boot using a white cra on, nail or scribe.
• Drill a starting hole inside the outline, and then use a ke -hole saw or equivalent to cut out
the opening. Be sure not to cut the hole too big the first time.
• Position the boot over the deck opening and check for fit of cutout. If necessar , trim
cutout. Keep the fit as close as possible for best vacuum suction.
• A selection of boot brackets is provided. Some bending ma be required. Drilling of holes
into our existing deck ma be necessar , as well as drilling into the top of the boot.
ATTENTION!
WE HAVE MADE EVERY ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE HARDWARE
TO MOUNT THE DECK BOOT TO VARIOUS LAWN MOWING
MANUFACTURERS. DUE TO CONSTANT CHANGES IN DESIGNS
OF MOWING DECKS SOME ADAPTATION MAY BE NECESSARY.
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Figure 4
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Be careful while
lifting, not to bend
latch.
Move components off
of pallet and identif .
Insert tongue
and pin.
Install 4 bolts
and nuts.
Figure 5
Assemble frame into
corner holes.
Blower tube slides
over debris exhaust.
Bag adapter fits into
bag and over blower
tube.
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The operation of an mower can produce foreign objects to be thrown into the
e es, resulting in severe e e damage. Alwa s wear certified safet glasses or
wide-vision safet goggles over spectacles before starting an cutting machine
and while operating such a machine.
The operation of an engine 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
activit . Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
OPERATING YOUR LAWN VACUUM
INTENDED USE
The Lawn Vacuum is designed to vacuum grass clippings and leaves from ards. It is not
intended to vacuum over gravel, sand, rock, etc., or an other material that will damage the
impeller blades. The Lawn Vacuum is not designed to exceed 5 MPH. It should be towed b an
approved lawn tractor onl . It is not designed to tow behind our patented Trail Mowers.
TO START ENGINE
See engine manufacturer’s recommendations for the t pe and amount of oil and fuel used.
• Make sure the tow vehicle parking brake is set and vacuum is lev
el. Engine must be
level to accuratel check and fill oil. Do not overfill.
• Check spark plug wire, oil, and fuel.
• Set engine idle to CHOKE position.
• Grasp pull-rope handle and pull out slowl until engine reaches start of compression
c cle. Pull the rope with a single fluid motion. Let the rope recoil slowl . Repeat
instruction 4 or 5 times until engine fires.
• Once engine is running, move CHOKE control to RUN position.
TO STOP ENGINE
• Move the throttle control lever to the OFF position.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is
unattended or is being worked on.
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VACUUM AND EMPTY
• Inspect the Lawn Vacuum to make sure all covers, tailgate, deck adapter, elbow, hose
adapter, and hose are properl attached.
• Check tires for proper inflation.
• Check oil and gas in vacuum and lawn tractor engines.
• Begin operation at low speed, adjust forward speed to match grass height and/or moisture
condition to prevent clogging. Should our Lawn Vacuum become clogged, shut off tractor
and vacuum engines. Before attempting to unclog, remove spark plug wire to prevent
accidental starting.
• To empt cart, shut off tractor engine and set brake.
• Shut off Lawn Vacuum engine.
• Unzip the fabric cover and remove the tailgate. Unhooking the fabric from the sides and
front of the cart is not necessar .
• Release the latch holding the cart to the tongue b lifting up on the handle.
• Unhook the plastic elbow from the fabric adapter attached to the fabric.
• Tilt the cart backwards.
• Using a rake or other suitable tool, pull the grass clippings from the cart.
• After cart is emptied, return cart to tongue and reattach plastic elbow to the boot. Put
tailgate back on and attach fabric.
CAUTION!
VEHICLE BRAKING AND STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED WITH THE
ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY OR AN ATTACHMENT. BE AWARE OF
CHANGING CONDITIONS ON SLOPES. DO NOT OVER FILL CART.
TWO – IN – ONE APPLICATION
Your Swisher Lawn Vacuum has been designed to perform two capabilities in one product.
While ou are not using our Lawn Vacuum to sweep up leaves and grass clippings the
engine assembl , fabric cover and upper frame ma be disassembled to leave ou with a
utilit trailer.
• Empt all fuel from engine.
• Remove engine assembl and the plastic elbow from tongue and store in a ventilated
area.
• Remove bag b un-clipping it from the lip of the cart and releasing the Velcro straps
from the frame. Shake out loose debris, fold and store in a dr area.
• Lift the frame out of the cart, fold and store with the fabric covering.
DANGER!
DO NOT USE THE LAWN VACUUM WITH JUST THE ENGINE AND THE
BLOWER TUBE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS.
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VACUUM MAINTENANCE
CAUTION!
ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS AND/OR REPAIRS.
• Replace the spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season.
• Keep the air cleaner free of debris.
• Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation then change the oil ever 25
hours of operation.
• Rotate hoses from end to end after ever 25 hours of use and rotate each hose
¼ turn after ever mowing season. This keeps debris from building up in one
area.
• Regular cleaning and scheduled maintenance will prolong the life and
performance of our Lawn Vacuum.
• Remove debris as it accumulates, pa ing special attention to the hoses.
• Replace or repair an damaged or worn parts immediatel .
• Check the fabric covering periodicall for an tears, rips or deterioration.
• Lubrication ma be needed to keep the release latch functioning smoothl .
ATTENTION:
GRASS CATCHER COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO WEAR,
DAMAGE, AND DETERIORATION, WHICH COULD EXPOSE
MOVING PARTS OR ALLOW OBJECTS TO BE THROWN.
FREQUENTLY CHECK COMPONENTS AND REPLACE WITH
SWISHER’S RECOMMENDED PARTS, WHEN NECESSARY.
• Clean the vacuum.
• Before storing be sure Lawn Vacuum is thoroughl dried, especiall
the fabric covering. Mildew can cause the fabric to deteriorate.
• Remove fuel from the gas tank.
• Change oil and air filters.
• Store vacuum in a dr covered area or indoors.
ONLY A QUALIFIED MECHANIC SHOULD MAKE ANY
ADJUSTMENTS, DISASSEMBLY OR OTHER KINDS OF REPAIRS.
STORAGE
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