Swisher T1260F User manual

60” UNIVERSAL

TRAILMOWER

P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 PHONE 660-747-8183 FAX 660-747-8650

Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945

Assembly

Operation

Service and Adjustment

Repair Parts

Made In The

USA

OWNER’S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

T1260

T1260F

T1360

T1460

Rev.04-288

Read and follow all

Safety Precautions and

Instructions before

operating this

equipment.

IMPORTANT

ONT60

STARTING SERIAL #:

99-307001

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 1-800-233-

3723. The Tecumseh Engine Service Hot-Line is 1-

800-558-5402.

2) Commercial Use The warranty period for this product used for

commercial or rental is limited to ninety (90) days

from the date of original purchase.

3) Limitations 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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Read the manual. Learn to operate this machine safely.

• Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place the wire where it cannot contact

the spark plug, to prevent accidental starting the engine when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

• Keep all shields and guards in place.

• Understand the speed, steering and stability of this machine. Know the positions

and operations of all controls before you operate this machine. Check all of the

controls in a safe area before starting to work with this machine.

• Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with these instructions to operate

this machine. Never allow children to operate this machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc. that can be picked up and

thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Be aware of the mower

discharge direction and do not point at anyone. Stop the machine if anyone enters

the mowing area. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing

activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

Keep children under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

• No riders!

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge

opening at all times.

• Do not mow in reverse. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

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.

Read this manual completely. This machine can amputate hands, feet, and throw

objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious

injury or death.

SAFETY DECALS

Replace decals immediately if damaged.Order by part number from Swisher Mowers

OD45- Warning Decal

OD11- No step Decal

OD55- Danger Decal

OD33- Speed Decal

OD29- Danger Decal

OD43- Flying Debris Decal

•

T urn o ff th e blad es w hen n ot m o w in g. B efo re leav ing th e m ach in e, tu rn off the b lades an d

sto p th e en gine.

• W atch for traffic w h en o p eratin g n ear or cro ssin g ro ad w ays.

• D o no t op erate th e m o w er if it has been d rop ped or d am aged in an y m ann er o r if th e m o w er

vibrates ex cessively. E x cessiv e vib ratio n is an in d icatio n of d am ag e. R ep air m ow er as

necessary.

• D ress p rop erly. D o no t o p erate th e m ow er w h en b arefo ot or w earin g op en sand als. W ear

on ly so lid sh o es w ith g ood traction w hen m o w in g.

• D o n o t op erate th e m ach ine w h ile u nd er the influ ence o f alco ho l or drugs.

• D o no t o p erate on slop es greater th an 1 5 degrees.

• N ev er tam p er w ith safety devices. C h eck th eir proper o peration regu larly.

• S to p and insp ect th e eq uipm en t if you strik e an o b ject. R ep air, if necessary, b efo re restarting .

• N ev er m ak e ad ju stm en ts o r repairs w ith the eng ine run n ing .

• M o w er blad es are sh arp an d can cu t. W rap the b lad es or w ear glo v es, an d use ex tra cau tio n

w hen serv icing them .

REQUIRED ASSEMBLY

FRONT WHEEL CASTER ASSEMBLY

1. Remove single nut and washers from caster shaft.

2. Place one washer on the shaft of the caster/wheel sub-assembly.

3. Slide same shaft through the bearing/frame with wheel towards the ground.

4. Place the other washer on the shaft; it should be resting on the top bearing.

5. Thread nyloc jam nut onto shaft.

6. Tighten nut snuggly, making sure shaft threads enter the nyloc of the nut. Over-

tightening of this nut will bind caster.

7. Repeat process for other front side.

REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY

1. Remove cotter pin from axle.

2. Slide washer [ NB149 ] if necessary and wheel[ valve stem out] onto axle and replace

cotter pin.

3. Bend cotter pin so it will not fall out.

4. Repeat process for other wheel.

OFFSET & CENTER TOW HITCH BAR ASSEMBLY

1. Lay out parts according to the diagram.

2. Insert part 661A into part 662 and pin with the hitch pin (H11).

3. Insert part 661 into part 661A. Choose from the 3 holes to set the desired hitch length.

Pin with a hitch pin.

4. Part 662 slides into the front tube o

f the frame. Again, choose from the 3 holes to arrange

desired offset. Pin with a hitch pin (H11).

5. Eliminate step 3 for hitching from the center bracket. Only one method can be used at a

time.

CENTER TOWING

POSITION

OFFSET TOWING

POSITION

Bent Pin, Hair Pin

and Receiver

supplied by others.

Existing Rear Hitch.

ATV or Utility

Vehicle Attachment

Instructions

661

661A

662

H11

OPERATING YOUR TRAILMOWER

INTENDED USE

This TrailMower is designed to produce a quality finish cut on lawns, golf courses, etc.

It is not designed to clear brush or cut saplings. Your TrailMower should be towed

behind an ATV, a golf cart, lawn tractor, or similar approved vehicle. It is not meant for

speeds exceeding 5 MPH.

ATTACHING TRAILMOWER TO TOW VEHICLE

• Place mower behind vehicle and back vehicle up to desired attaching position.

• When offsetting TrailMower do so to side opposite the discharge of the tow

vehicle.

• Bolt swivel hitch (H10) to vehicle tow receiver.

• Attach tow hitch (661) to the swivel hitch with hitch pin (H11). Make certain

hitch pin goes completely through each piece and is clipped to prevent accidental

separation.

• Attach red safety tether (H9C) to both the towing vehicle and to the TrailMower

toggle switch (685SP), located on the throttle housing (6155). Its purpose is to

manually stop mower engine or to stop mower engine in case the two machines

become separated.

• It is extremely important the safety tether is secured properly to both the

toggle switch and the towing vehicle.

STARTING THE ENGINE

See engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type and amount of oil and fuel used.

TrailMowers with electric start engines will need a battery (sold separately). Swisher

recommends using a standard “U 1 R” lawn & garden battery.

• Engine must be level to accurately check and fill oil. Do not overfill.

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 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.

•

Make sure the tow vehicle parking brake is set, mower is level, and blades are

disengaged.

• Check spark plug wire, oil, and fuel.

• Check all electrical connections (See Schematics).

• Make sure toggle switch is turned “ON” and the red tether is properly attached.

• Set engine idle to “CHOKE” position.

• With feet clear of mower deck, turn key switch to the “START” position; [ if unit is

equipped with 12 volt system ] release when engine begins to run.

• For units NOT equipped with electric start turn key to “ON” position and pull starter

Rope until engine starts.

• Set engine idle at desired RPM.

BREAKING IN YOUR MOWER

• Set vehicle parking brake or chock wheels to prevent accidental rolling.

• Start engine properly.

• Slowly, engage blade control.

• In a safe environment, i.e. no children, allow blades to rotate and engine to idle for 5

minutes. This breaks in the belts and the engine.

• Stop mower properly.

MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

• Adjust while mower is not running.

• The cutting range is approximately 1.5” to 4.5”. The height has been measured from the

ground to the blade tip without the engine running.

• Rotate height adjust crank handles (H7N) in a clockwise direction to lift the mower deck.

A counter-clockwise direction is used to lower the mower deck.

• Make sure the height adjustment is the same at side crank handles. For best results, see

“SUGGESTED PRACTICE” section. Graduated scales are for reference only, not the

actual cutter height.

• Place crank handle in a retracted position to maintain height adjustment.

STARTING TO MOW

• Adjust the cutting height.

• Double check vehicle to mower attachment.

• Start mower engine properly.

• Slowly, activate the blade engage lever (681N) by rotating it forward and left until the

lever locks into place.

• Carefully mount tow vehicle and start mowing slowly.

STOPPING THE MOWING SESSION

• Pull safety tether to shut toggle switch “OFF”. If the engine fails to stop or if the safety

tether has become inoperable, then use Alternative Stopping Method.

CAUTION!

SHUT OFF MOWER ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM

SPARK PLUG BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE MOWER.

ALTERNATIVE STOPPING METHOD

• Bring vehicle to complete stop, shut off engine, and set parking brake.

• Disengage blade engage lever (681N).

• Manually shut toggle and key switches to their “OFF” positions.

• Always remember to remove keys to avoid irresponsible usage.

TRANSPORTING MOWER

• Stop mower properly.

• Place mower deck in its highest position.

• If transporting unattached from tow vehicle, then remove spark plug wire and

place where it cannot contact the spark plug.

SUGGESTED MOWING PRACTICES

• Operate mower engine at full throttle to assure the best cutting performance and

maximum material discharge.

• Allow wet grass to dry. Clumps of wet grass will collect under the mowing deck.

• Mowing should be started with tow vehicle in low gear and increased only as safe

mowing conditions permit. This speed should not exceed 5 MPH.

• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2.5” during the cool season and

to over 3” during the hot months.

• For a healthier lawn and better aesthetics, your lawn should be mowed often and

after moderate growth.

• When cutting high or dense grass areas go slowly. Some areas may need to be

mowed twice. The second cut should be at 90 degrees to the first, if possible.

• Mowing thick or high grass. Raise rear height crank handle to .5”-.75” above

the other two handles.

• Creating a manicured lawn. Lower rear height crank handle to .25”-.5” below

front of deck. This allows grass blades to be cut twice. It also continually cuts

clippings to produce a mulching effect.

GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING

• The mower is not cutting level.

o Level deck, making sure the side crank-handles are equal.

o Check air pressure of all tires; make sure they are equal (about 15-18 psi).

o Examine blades for damage, while mower engine is not running.

• The engine will not start.

o Disengage blades, turn toggle switch to “ON” position, check battery and

all other electrical connections, and inspect spark plug and wire.

o Check for fuel in the engine.

• Engine runs poorly.

o See engine manual.

o Check throttle adjuster.

o Replace fuel, clean fuel filter and fuel line.

IF PROBLEMS PERSIST HAVE A QUALIFIED MECHANIC SERVICE THE

MOWER. NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE AN ADJUSTMENT THAT YOU ARE

NOT SURE IS CORRECT. DOING SO CAN CAUSE OTHER PROBLEMS.

MOWER MAINTENANCE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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 maintain your unit properly.

All adjustments in this manual should be checked at least once each season.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level on a level surface. (Check twice to insure an accurate reading.)

• Check condition of air filter; clean and replace as necessary.

• Check blade operation; keep blades in good condition.

• Check for loose fasteners and tighten them as needed.

AFTER EACH USE

• Keep blades sharp.

• Remove fresh grass clippings with garden hose.

• Grass clippings can harden to the underside should be scraped out with a putty knife.

• Keep fluids at proper levels.

• Cover unit to prevent rain or other debris build-up. Definitely cover the engine.

BEFORE AND/OR AFTER EACH SEASON

• Replace the spark plug.

• Clean or replace the air filter.

• A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and

last longer.

• Check blades and belts for wear. Replace as necessary.

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

CAUTION! Do not store engine indoors or other poorly ventilated area. Keep engine away from gas

appliances where fumes could contact open flame, pilot lights, or sparks.

If engine is to be stored for 30 or more days, prepare unit as follows:

• Drain fuel outside into an approved container.

• Start engine properly and run until unit is out of fuel.

• Let engine cool.

• Remove remaining gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming

within the engine. Gum deposits can cause malfunction in the engine.

• Store mower with blades disengaged to prevent belts from being permanently stretched.

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 blades while they are on the cutter. Disconnect spark plug wire

before servicing unit.

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.

Only a qualified mechanic should be used for any

adjustments, disassembly or other kind of repairs.

POL1260F Service Parts

1Blade Pulley T-40, Used on Top Center of Blade DriverB4104

1Throttle KnobB19

4Velcro Tie Downs7033

1Electric Clutch688EC

1Throttle Assembly686FM

1Console Assembly, Tecumseh686CT

1Console Assembly, Kohler686CK

1Console Assembly, Briggs686CB

1Plastic Console686C

1Toggle Switch685

2Rear Caster Arm665R

1After Sn 98286002 Engine Belt644

1Engine Belt642

4Blade Pulley NT606114

25/16-18 X 4 Bolt (Rear Caster Lock)NB513

1Tecumseh Engine 13hp 7amp NOT FOR SALEE-TEC12-7A

1Kohler Engine 14hp NOT FOR SALEE-KOH1412V

1Briggs Engine 12hp 9amp Alt NOT FOR SALEE-BS12-9A

15"1" Black Velcro LoopAS-079

15"1" Black Velcro HookAS-078

1End For Convoluted TubingAS-072

12'1/2" Convoluted TubingAS-071

110 Amp FuseAS-069

1In-Line Fuse HolderAS-068

2Female Connector for ClutchAS-067

1Plastic Connector for ClutchAS-066

1Consol Decal0-D57

1Throttle Decal0-D56

Qty

DescriptionPart Number

These are in addition to the standard T60 parts. The deck and

Frame are slightly different. 10

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