Swisher 97-056001 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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EMPTYING THE COLLECTOR - BE SURE TO DIS-
ENGAGE BLADES AND STOP ENGINE BEFORE
EMPTYING THE COLLECTOR!
To empty the collector, pull the rear support bar of the
collector up toward the mower. The pile of clippings or
leaves will fall almost directly below the collector.
COMPOSTING
For those interested in composting their yard debris,
the easy-empty design of the bag will be of great ser-
vice. It allows you to gather your clippings in one
place without ever having to leave the drivers seat.
MULCHING - If your mower is not equipped with a
mulching attachment, you can still use your sweeper
to mulch. Simply empty the clippings into a pile, re-
cut the pile several times to get the reduced volume
desired. The valuable nutrients in these clippings can
either be returned to the soil by spreading the clip-
pings onto the lawn; you may also add the clippings
to your composter.
BRUSH ADJUSTMENTS
The sweeper brush has been cut at the factory to the most commonly used length. The length of brush, however,
may be easily shortened if necessary by following these procedures:
Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Then take a sharp pair of scissors and cut the bristles to the desired length. Be sure and cut the same amount off
all three brushes, cutting completely across the length of the brush. We recommend not cutting more than 1/2
inch at a time to avoid cutting the bristles too short.
Check the performance of the Sweeper brush after each 1/2 inch trim
BAG AND BRUSH REPLACEMENT
The bag is subject to deterioration and wear during normal usage. Inspect the bag periodically for tears, holes or
weak spots. Replace as needed. Replacement bags and brooms are available from your local Swisher Mower
dealer or call the factory at 800-222-8183.