REPAIR MANUAL ROUGH CUT 44" TRAIL CUTTER Swisher Mower Co Warrensburg, MO LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer's warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship. This warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions: 1) Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a separate warranty extended to them by the individual engine manufacturer. Any engine service difficulty is the responsibility of the engine manufacturer and in no way is Swisher Mower Co., Inc. or its agents responsible for the engine warranty. The Briggs & Stratton Engine Service Hot-Line is 1-800-2333723. The Tecumseh Engine Service Hot-Line is 1800-558-5402. The warranty period for this product used for commercial or rental is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase. This warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled, adjusted, and operated in accordance with the instructions contained within this manual. This warranty does not apply to any product of Swisher Mower Co., Inc., that has been subject to alteration, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, shipping damage, or to normal wear of the product. Excluded from this warranty are normal wear, normal adjustments, and normal maintenance. 2) Commercial Use 3) Limitations 4) Exclusions In the event you have a claim under this warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer. All transportation charges, damage, or loss incurred during transportation of parts submitted for replacement or repair under this warranty shall be borne by the purchaser. Should you have any questions concerning this warranty, please contact us toll-free at 1-800-222-8183. The model number, serial number, date of purchase, and the name of the authorized Swisher dealer from whom you purchased the mower will be needed before any warranty claim can be processed. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. If engine won't crank Engine cranks but won't start Wiring diagrams Identification of wiring Deck belt adjustment procedure Repairing the blade driver assembly Replacement parts ­ quick reference IF ENGINE WON'T CRANK ALWAYS CHECK FUSE FIRST TEST #1 Using a remote starter switch or a suitable device, make a connection between the large terminals on the solenoid. If engine does not crank!!! ·Battery may be weak or dead ·Starter may be bad ·Battery cables may have bad connections ·Do not go to Test #2 until this test gives results. TEST #3 If engine did crank in the first part of test #2, reconnect green wire to solenoid. Using a jumper wire attached to the positive terminal of the battery, apply 12 volts to the red wire on terminal B of the ignition switch. Try to crank, using the ignition switch. If engine cranks, the fuse or the fuse holder, or related wiring is defective somewhere back to the solenoid. TEST #2 If engine did crank in test #1, disconnect green wire at spade connector and apply positive voltage from the battery to the yellow wire with the orange stripe. The positive voltage can also be picked up on the solenoid terminal where the fuse connects. Make sure the green and black wire with the eyelet is well grounded. If engine doesn't crank now, replace the solenoid. Remember, all other tests are useless unless these two tests make the engine turn over. TEST #4 If engine did not crank in test #3, this time move the jumper wire attached to the positive terminal of the battery, to the green wire on S terminal of the ignition switch. Ignition switch does have to be activated for this test. If engine cranks now, ignition switch needs replacing. ENGINE CRANKS BUT WON'T START Checks for electrical problems ·While turning ignition switch to its first position, listen for the fuel solenoid on the carburetor to click. It must click to supply fuel to the carburetor. ·Try a new spark plug. ·Check for spark at plug when it is removed and the threaded end is grounded. ·Unplug the six-position socket that connects engine wiring to mower wiring harness. Engine will still crank. If plug doesn't have a spark now, ignition module is probably defective. Checks for mechanical problems ·Make sure the tank gas valve is turned on. ·Remove air filter element to check for signs of gas in the throat of the carburetor. ·If no gas, check to see if choke is working properly. ·If all above checks show positive, carburetor must have an internal problem. Remove and clean the carburetor. ENGINE WIRING SYSTEM Used on the RTB14544 Orange is not used in this application Black wire comes from the ignition switch and goes to the ignition module to shut engine off. Gray wire goes to the fuel solenoid. Red wire comes from engine's alternator through a diode to convert the voltage from AC to DC. A simple test to check its output is to measure the voltage of the battery before the engine is started. Now start the engine, the voltage should rise about 1 volt when the engine starts. This voltage will slowly drop back to normal voltage as the battery becomes fully charged. Alternator charge wire on the RTB134412V WIRING DIAGRAMS RECOIL START 10299 WHRT44-1 IDENTIFICATION OF WIRING WIRING HARNESS AT STARTER SOLENOID Grounded white wire goes back to the ignition switch. Large red wire goes to the positive terminal of the battery. In line 5 amp fuse. Red wire goes to the engine plug and through to the alternator on the engine. Red wire goes to the same terminal on solenoid as the positive battery cable. Black wire goes to the ignition switch WIRING HARNESS PLUG TO ENGINE Gray wire goes to the ignition switch. Yellow and orange wire from solenoid connects to the green wire that goes to the ignition switch. Green and orange wire goes to chassis ground. Large red wire goes to the engine starter. Red wire goes through the fuse and on to the ignition switch. NOTE Engine plug is used only on the 14.5 HP Briggs engines. The gray wire is not used on the engines that have no fuel solenoid on the carburetor. WIRING HARNESS PLUG AT IGNITION Black wire goes to the engine plug Green wire goes to the starter solenoid. Red wire goes to the fuse and then on to the battery positive at the solenoid terminal. White wire goes to chassis ground. Gray wire goes to the fuel solenoid on the carburetor. Gray wire not used on the engines that have no fuel solenoid on the carburetor. DECK BELT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE ALL VIEWS WITH ENGINE AND GUARDS REMOVED For easier access to the belt engagement system when doing major repair, remove the engine with it's mount. Blade brake is activated by the torsion spring around the pivot bolt. It is important that brake stop the pulley on the blade assembly when the clutch is disengaged. This bolt stops the travel of the idler before it strikes the engine pulley if the belt gets worn too thin. As the belt idler tightens the the belt to start the blades turning it also removes the brake from the blade spindle pulley. Stop for the tail of the torsion spring. To increase the the tension on the drive belt, adjust this nut and the one on the other side of the bracket, counter clockwise. Always check the operation of the blade brake on the spindle pulley after the adjustment, since they are both affected by the adjustment of the cable. The stopping point has to be when the brake is no longer able to contact the blade spindle when the engagement lever is released. This is the point where engagement cable is connected when a replacement needs to be installed. Never tighten the nut against the loop on the end of the spring at this bolt or at the other end as it connects to the belt idler. The spring must always have room to rotate on the bolt or it will break off at that point. REPAIRING THE BLADE DRIVER ASSEMBLY Pulley does not have a hub. When removing, lift it off like a washer, no gear puller is needed. Torque top nut to 235 ft/lbs.Replacing this nut each time it removed is recommended. Since there are no hubs on our pulleys, this Belleville washer is important to apply friction between the nut and the pulley to turn the shaft. Make sure the outer lip is down to best contact the pulley. Spacer used to align the blade pulley to the engine pulley. Spacers are used between the bearings to bear the torque applied on the spindle bolt. Washer is used to separate the outer race of the bearing from the stomp jumper. Do not tighten against this washer. The blades need to be able to swing freely. Bearings are sealed. They can be driven out and new ones pressed in for repairing the spindle assembly. It can also be purchased as a unit for easier repair. Torque this nut to 120 ft/lbs to keep blades from tightening on the bolt during use. Insert the blade bolt through the blade and washer, then thread into the nut welded on top of the stump jumper. Bring the bolt up snug to the blade then back it out about half a turn. Tighten the locking nut on this bolt as it comes up above the welded nut on the stump jumper. Torque this nut to 120 ft/lbs. If the nut is not secure enough, the bolt will have a tendency to tighten on the blade and will eventually lock solid. It is imperative that this blade swing freely on this bolt. When the blade locks up, the blade system gets out of balance and the mower will shake violently and eventually break the deck around where the spindle is mounted. When doing major repairs on the under side of the deck, it might be easier to tilt the deck on its front end. The only safe way to tilt an engine is with the spark plug upward. That position allows the oil to go to the back of the crankcase and not forward past the rings and into the combustion chamber. Also try to do the work while the gas is low in the tank. Remove the hitch from the deck to make it easier to tilt the mower forward. REPLACEMENT PARTS Quick Reference Swisher Part # ·BA50 ·10358 ·4845 ·4872 ·B527 ·9043 ·3623 ·KSM ·BR20CC ·10385 ·WHRT44-1 Description Belt Blade (two required) Blade driver bearing (two required) Blade driver assembly Belt idler Starter solenoid Ignition switch (for 12V start) Ignition switch (for recoil start) Blade engagement cable Wiring harness (or recoil start) Wiring harness (for 12V start) Console section; includes cable BELT ROUTING DIAGRAM P/N 4846 P/N B527 P/N BA50 P/N BB105 This manual was produced at the beginning of our 2006 production. It was specifically written for those models built after January, 2006. For those models built before that time refer to the owners manuals for specific parts or call the Swisher Mower factory for assistance. For warranty issues or ordering parts for the engines or the hydro units, contact the authorized dealer in your area. For additional assistance on service Contact Swisher Mower Co., Inc. Phone 1-800-222-8183 Fax 1-660-747-8650 E-mail cust.serv@swisherinc.com swisherinc.com 44"ROUGH CUT TRAILCUTTER Each mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for the mower will be found on the right hand side of the motor mount. The model number for the engine will be found on the top of the valve cover. All mower parts listed herein may be ordered directly from Swisher Mower & Machine Co. Inc. or your nearest Swisher dealer. All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the engine supplied with your mower. REPAIR MANUAL MODEL NO. RTB115441 RTB12544 RTB134412V RTB14544 POLB10544HD WHEN ORDERING PARTS, PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE: * * * * PRODUCT ­ 44'' TRAILCUTTER SERIAL NUMBER - _______________ MODEL NUMBER - _______________ ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - _______________ TYPE - _______________ * PART NUMBER * PART DESCRIPTION TELEPHONE - 1-800-222-8183 FAX - 1-660-747-8650 SWISHER MOWER & MACHINE CO., INC. 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE; P.O. BOX 67 WARRENSBURG, MO 64093 www.swisherinc.com SWISHER MOWER & MACHINE CO.,INC. PRINTED IN U.S.A. ...