Swisher ST50022STDQ User manual

OWNER’S

MANUAL

1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093

PHONE 660-747-8183 FAX 660-747-8650

MODEL NO.

ST50022STDQ

ST60022Q

ST60022DXQ12RK

ST65022Q

ST65022DXQ

ST6002212V

Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945

Assembly

Operation

Service and Adjustment

Repair Parts

Made In The

USA

Rev 04-096

Read and follow all

Safety Precautions

and Instructions

before operating this

equipment.

IMPORTANT

OTRIMSTD03

Trim-N-Mow

Trim-Max

Visit us at : www.swisherinc.com

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 1-800-233-

3723. The Tecumseh Engine Service Hot-Line is 1-800-558-5402.

2) Commercial Use This product is not intended for commercial use and carries no

commercial warranty.

3) Limitation 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.

4) Exclusions Excluded from this warranty are normal wear, normal adjustments, and

normal maintenance.

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.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED

HEREIN FOR ALL EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. Some states do not allow the limitation of

consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, so the above limitations or

exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other

rights, which vary from state-to-state. This is a limited warranty as defined by the Magnuson-Moss Act of

1975.

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 two (2) years 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:

•

Read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the trimmer

before starting

• Read this manual carefully. Become familiar with the controls and how to

operate the unit properly.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to

operate the unit.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, etc. that could be thrown by the

unit.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before trimming. Stop the unit if

anyone enters the area.

• Be aware of the direction of the trimmer discharge and do not direct it at

anyone. Do not direct trimmer discharge at breakable objects, such as

windows, etc.

• Do not operate trimmer without all guards and shields in place.

• Never leave the machine running unattended.

• Trim only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Do not operate the trimmer while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near roadways.

• Use the trimmer as the manufacturer intended and as described in the

manual.

• Do not operate trimmer if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner.

Always have the damage repaired before operating.

• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when using the trimmer.

• Dress properly. Do not operate the trimmer when barefoot or wearing open

sandals. Wear only solid shoes for good traction when trimming. Wear long

sleeved shirts or jackets, also long pants. Do not trim in shorts.

• Keep your eyes and mind on your trimmer and the area being trimmed.

• Do not let other interests distract you.

• Do not put hands and feet near or under rotating parts.

• Before cleaning, inspecting or repairing your trimmer, stop the engine and

disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug to

prevent accidental starting.

• Do not operate the trimmer if it vibrates abnormally. Excessive vibration is a

sign of damage. Stop the engine and safely check for damage and repair as

required.

• Do not operate the trimmer in wet grass, where good footing may not be

possible. Walk; never run

•

Stop the trimmer when crossing gravel drives, etc.

Safety Instructions

This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this

manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that

follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury.

Slopesareamajor factor relatedtoloss ofcontrol andslipaccidents,

whichcanresultinsevere injury. All slopesrequireextracaution. If you

feel uneasyonit do not trimit.

Slope Operation

• DO: Trim across the face of a slope and not up and down.

• DO: Remove objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

• DO: Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• DO NOT: Mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The operator could

loose footing or balance.

• DO NOT: Trim excessively steep slopes

• DO NOT: Trim on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping.

Children

• Keep children out of the area and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.

• Never allow children to operate this machine.

•

Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects

that may obstruct vision.

• Use extra care handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

• Use only an approved container.

• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.

• Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke

• Never refuel the machine indoors.

• Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, such

as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed area.

• Keep nuts and bolts tight and equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris build up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair if necessary

before restarting.

• Never make repairs or adjustments with the engine running.

Service

The operation of any cutter can encounter foreign objects to be thrown into the eyes, resulting in

severe eye damage. Always wear certified safety glasses or wide-vision safety goggles for over

spectacles before staring 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.

Do not operate the trimmer if it vibrates abnormally. Excessive vibration is a sign of

Damage. Stop the engine and safely check for damage and repair as required

Trim-Max Decal

OD64 Trim-N-Mow Decal

OD65

Caution Notice Decal

OD67

Trimmer Head

Instruction Decal

OD68

Assembly

Contents of Box:

• Trimmer

• Parts bag containing:

• Manual

• Engine manual

• Safety goggles

• Bottle of engine oil

• 4 sets of .155 trimmer line

Tools Required:

• ½” wrench

Installation of handles

• Remove loose fasteners from lower handles.

• Pivot handles up and align lower hole in handles with hole on trimmer frame.

Install hardware removed in previous step. Snug, but do not tighten bolts.

• Pivot upper handles to fit the lower handles. Tighten knobs.

• Adjust handles for comfortable operation.

• Tighten all bolts.

• Hold the control bail against the handle and slowly pull the engine recoil

handle rope out. Thread the rope through the holder in the center of the

lower handle.

Handles may be adjusted up and down and in and out for comfortable operation.

Handle Adjustment

Install Yellow Plastic Sleeve On Tilt Handle

Applying soap to handle may ease installation

Slip yellow sleeve over handle

Preparing Unit For First Use

• Fill engine crankcase with oil. A bottle has been provided with this unit. DO

NOT OVERFILL.

• Fill the engine fuel tank with gasoline. GASOLINE SHOULD BE ADDED

OUTSIDE IN A W ELL-VENTILATED AREA.

• Check to ensure string has been installed properly. A diagram is provided

just above the wheel for proper installation.

Operation

Tostartthetrimmer:

• Removeanybuiltupdebrisfromengine.

• Pullcontrolbailagainstthehandleandhold.

• Pushprimerbuttononengineasdirected.

• Pullbacksharplyonrecoilstarterhandle.

• Begintrimming.

Important!Forsafestoperation,makesuredebrisisdirectedawayfromyouandothers.

Important!12VoltUnits.Foroptimumbatteryperformance,youshouldrunengineforatleast15

minutesaftereachstarttokeepbatterycharged

Tostopthetrimmer:

• Releasethecontrolbail. Enginewillstopimmediately.

• Do not lift the trimmer head when trimming. Let the head rest lightly touching

the ground.

• Keep an eye on the length of the trimmer strings. As the strings get shorter

they become less effective at cutting and will take longer to trim properly.

Replace the string as necessary. (See installing string)

• Do not trim wet grass.

• Use caution when trimming slopes.

• Use the proper length of string. Using a string too long for the unit will cause

stalling and unacceptable operation.

Trimming Hints

Important! To ensure proper operation, clean the engine and trimmer

regularly. See page for details.

Important! Use the proper length of string. Using a string too long for the unit will

cause stalling and unacceptable operation.

3 – 5 HP use 16” String

5+ HP use 18” String

• Loosely fold string in half.

• Place loop of string against outside of loop on the trimmer head.

• Bring ends around and through the loop and over the string loop.

• Pull ends to tighten loop.

Installing String

Trim-Max Operation

The Trim-Max trimmer is designed to also be used as an edge trimmer and to

offset left to right for easier close trimming.

Edge trimming/ Bevel Cutting

The trimmer disk may be tilted from horizontal to vertical so that it may be used

as an edge trimmer.

The head may also be tilted slightly to trimcloser. This may

be handy for trimming foundations without damaging the siding.

To Tilt:

• Stop unit.

• Make sure head is in the straight forward position. (see offset operation)

• Loosen the trimmer tilt clamp lever. (Clockwise)

• Tilt head to desired position.

• Tighten trimmer tilt clamp lever. (Counter Clockwise)

• Adjust Lower trimmer shield to keep debris from coming back at operator.

Offset trimming.

The trimmer head may be offset to the left or right to allowtrimming under

bushes, etc.

To Offset:

• Stop unit.

• Raise offset lever.

• Push or pull handles toachieve desired offset.

• Release offset lever. Make sure head has locked into position.

• Adjust lower trimmer shield to keep debris from coming back at operator.

Important! Note direction of debris when offsetting head.

Offsetting trimmer to the left is recommended.

Trim-Max Pivot Adjustment

Trim-Max Tilt Adjustment

OD63

Direction Of Debris

Engine

• Refer to the engine service manual provided with this unit.

Belt

• Occasionally check the belt for wear. A worn belt should be replaced.

Belt Adjustment

• The TRIM-N-MOW has an automatic belt tightener and needs no further adjustment

• The TRIM-MAX has an automatic belt tightener that automatically adjusts when the head is

tilted. If you do not regularly tilt the head on your trimmer, it is recommended that you loosen

the head twice a year. (See edge trimming)

Belt Replacement

• Remove front belt cover.

• Push trimmer head toward back of unit, compressing tensioner spring.

• Remove old belt.

• Install new belt by first routing belt under the engine and around the engine pulley.

• Push trimmer head toward back of unit, compressing tensioner spring.

• Install belt over front pulley.

• Release trimmer head. Ensure that belt is correctly installed in the groove of the engine and

front pulleys.

Re install front belt shield.

Make sure your trimmer is in safe working condition by keeping the following

guidelines in mind every time you use your trimmer.

• Keep trimmer in good operating condition and keep all guards and shields in

place. DO NOT operate this trimmer if any of the shields and guards are

missing.

• Check all fasteners for secure fit to keep equipment in safe working order.

Make adjustments as necessary.

• To reduce fire hazards, keep engine free of grass leaves or excessive grease.

• DO NOT operate trimmer with a damaged or missing muffler. DO NOT

tamper with exhaust system; this may cause a fire hazard.

• DO NOT operate engine if air cleaner or the cover over the carburetor air

intake is missing. Removal of these parts could create a fire hazard.

• Before cleaning, making adjustments or repairing the trimmer, STOP engine,

disconnect spark plug wire and allow engine to cool.

•

Handle Gasoline with care. DO NOT smoke or use open flame near gasoline.

Use only approved gasoline containers. Never fuel or run trimmer in poorly

ventilated areas, such as a garage or utility building.

• Always replace fuel tank cap. Be sure to clean up any spilled gasoline.

• Do not change the engine governor settings or over-

speed the engine; severe

injury or damage may result.

• Never store m ower, with gasoline in the tank, inside a building where fumes

may reach an open flame or spark. Always allow engine to cool before

storing

NEVER ADD GASOLINE TO A HOT ENGINE – ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL

BEFORE ADDING GASOLINE

Trimmer Maintenance

WARNING – ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG

WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR SERVICE

Trim-N-Mow

See Detail Page 11

Item # Description Part # Item # Description Part #

1 Briggs & Stratton Engine N/A 13 Lower Handle 2089

2 Trimmer Pulley & Washer 2065 14 Black Plastic Knob 2030

3 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt NB596 15 Upper Handle 10578TK

4 Metal Debris Shield 2092TK 16 Operator Presence Bail 2020

5 Rear Cover 2026TC 17 Rope Guide 2046

6 Belt Guard 2019 18 5/16-18 Jam Nut NB173

7 Blade Belt 2113 19 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut NB181

8 Rubber Shield 2027 Not Shown 5/16-18 X 2 Carriage Bolt NB590

9 Lower Motor Base 2006TC Not Shown 3/8-24 X 1 Engine Bolt Locktite NB238N

5/16-18 X 1 1/4 Serrated Flange Bolt

NB253 Not Shown

SP Washer Bellvl. PLN .413 X .945 X .118

NB607

11 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 Not Shown 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 Serrated Flange Bolt NB253

12 Upper Motor Base 2005TC Not Shown Operator Presence Cable 2034B

3 3

Color Paint Code

Texture Black TK

Texture Red TC

Paint Reference Chart

14” Wheel

Part # 2002

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