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The warranty on this Trailmower does not cover items
that have been subjected to operator abuse or
negligence. To receive full value from the warranty,
operator must maintain unit as instructed in this
manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically
to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the service and adjustments
section of this manual should be checked at least
once each season.
Before Each Season
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Replace the spark plug.
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Clean or replace the air filter.
•
Check blades and belts for wear.
A new spark plug and clean air filter assure
proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run
better and last longer.
Before Each Use
•
Check engine oil level. (Do this twice to
ensure an accurate reading.)
•
Check blade operation.
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Check for loose fasteners.
Daily Maintenance
Make sure all nuts and bolts are tight, cotter pins
and retainer clips are secure. Keep blades sharp.
Observe all safety precautions.
Blade Care and Service
For best results, mower blades must be kept sharp.
The blades can be sharpened with a few strokes of a
file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen
while on mower.
•
To remove blade for sharpening, use wooden
block to hold blade while removing the blade-
mounting nut. The nuts have right hand
threads.
•
When grinding, care should be taken to
maintain blade balance and the blade should
be checked for proper balance before
reinstalling on mower.
•
Check and balance. File material off heavier
end of blade until it is balanced.
To ensure satisfactory operation, it is
recommended that before the start of each
mowing season, the old blades be discarded and
replaced with new blades.
NOTE: Check nuts and blades occasionally to
make sure nuts are tight.
Cleaning the Mower
Water pressure from a garden hose will remove fresh
clippings from the underside of the mower. Clean
mower after each use.
Repair Parts
Your Trailmower has been produced with
components designed for your unit. Although
standard V-belts, bearings, blades, pulleys, etc. may
look like parts used on your rotary mower, and while
similar in appearance, many are of a different
construction and could in some cases cause a
malfunction in the operation of the machine.
For continued satisfactory performance, use only
repair parts supplied by the manufacturer. See your
SWISHER dealer for replacment parts.
Caution:
Do not handle mower blades
with bare hands. Careless or
improper handling may result in
serious injury.
Caution:
Shut off mower and remove
spark plug wire before making
any adjustments to the mower.
Mower Maintenance
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