Swisher FT1150 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
OPERATING YOUR MOWER
INTENDED USE
This trail mower is designed to produce a quality finish cut on lawns, golf courses, etc. It is not
designed to clear brush or cut saplings. Your mower be should pushed in front of or be towed
behind an ATV, a golf cart, lawn tractor, or another similar approved vehicle. It is not meant for
speeds exceeding 5 MPH. Your mower should be kept clean and worn parts replaced promptly
and properly.
WARNING:
To avoid serious injury, operate your mower up and down the face
of slopes, NEVER across the face. DO NOT MOW SLOPES GREATER THAN 15 DEGREES!
(SEE DIAGRAM ON PAGE 15 )
FRONT MOUNTING MOWER TO VEHICLE—[figure 9 page-16]
Securely attach Mount Kit to vehicle. [ As shown in kit mounting instructions ]
Park vehicle at rear of mower.
Casters should be able to rotate freely 360 degrees
Using clips and washers attach mower to vehicle.
Fix console assembly securely to vehicle using enclosed Velcro strips with adhesive.
Fix wire harness tubing to hitches using Velcro straps.
The operation of any mower can produce foreign objects to be thrown into the
eyes, resulting in severe eye damage. Always wear certified safety glasses or
wide-vision safety goggles over spectacles before starting any cutting machine and
while operating such a machine.
The operation of any cutter 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
activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
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