Swisher RT10544 - Manual (Page 10)

speed of travel is reduced. This allows the mower the
time necessary to make its initial cut, and then the
subsequent cuts that chop the materials into small pieces
to be discharged properly. Failure to do this will result in
a poor finished look and the possibility of stalling the
engine.
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Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will
accumulate under the mower deck and leave undesirable
clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.
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Always operate mower engine at full throttle when
mowing to assure the best mowing performance and
proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by
selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting
performance as well as the quality of cut desired.
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When mowing extremely dense brush and saplings, do
not attempt to mow over any area that the tow vehicle
cannot maneuver through.
CUTTER MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this cutter 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 maintain your unit properly.
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.
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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
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Check engine oil level. (Do this twice to insure an accurate reading.)
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Check condition of air filter and clean or replace if necessary.
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Check blade operation.
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Check for loose fasteners.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Make sure all nuts and bolts are tight and cotter pins and retainer springs are secure. Keep blades sharp. Observe all safety
precautions.
BLADE CARE AND SERVICE
For best results cutter blades must be kept sharp. The blades can be sharpened with a few strokes of a file or grinding wheel. Do Not
attempt to sharpen while on the cutter.
Important: Replace blades that have been damaged or deeply nicked.
Important: Check blade and spindle hardware on a regular basis to make sure nuts are tight.
CAUTION:
DO NOT HANDLE MOWER BLADES WITH
BARE HANDS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER
HANDLING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY.
REPAIR PARTS
Your cutter has been produced with components designed for your unit. Although standard V-belts, bearings, blades, pulleys, etc.
may look like parts used elsewhere, many are of a different construction and could, in some cases cause a malfunction in the operation
of the machine.