Swisher POL 10550 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!
FRONT MOUNTING MOWER TO VEHICLE
Securely attach Front Mount Kit to tow vehicle.
Park vehicle at rear of mower.
Position Caster Locks (9) so the notch faces the sky, if not already done. All wheels and
casters should be able to rotate freely 360 degrees. (See Figure 1)
Using L- pins and clips supplied with Front Mount Kit, 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.
See Front Mount Kit Owner’s Manual for its Service Parts.
TRAIL MOUNTING MOWER TO VEHICLE
Back vehicle up to front of mower.
Attach Swivel Hitch to tow vehicle.
Attach tongue to vehicle via the Swivel Hitch using a Hitch Pin.
Re-position Caster Locks (9) so that the notched area “locks” over the Caster (2). (See
Figure 1)
Fix console assembly to vehicle using enclosed Velcro strips.
Store Trail Mounting hitches separately when not in use.
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 cu tting 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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