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Swisher RK1360 manual

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  • Page 1

    60 ” FINISH CUT TRAILMOWER OWNER’S MANUAL P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 PHONE 660-747-8183 FAX 660-747-8650 MODEL NO. T1360B1 T1360T T1360H T1360K T13560 RK1360 T17560 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts Made In The USA Rev: 04-127 Read and follow all Safety Prec[...]

  • Page 2

    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. Thi[...]

  • Page 3

    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, trans porting, adjusting or making repairs. • Keep all shields and guards in place. • Understand the speed, [...]

  • Page 4

    • Turn off the blades when not mowing. Before leaving the machine, turn off the blades and stop the engine. • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Do not operate the mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner or if the mowe r vibrates excessively. Excessive vibration is an indication of damage. Repair mower[...]

  • Page 5

    5 SAFETY DECALS Replace decals immediately if damaged.Order by part number from Swisher Mowers OD45- Warning Decal OD11- No step Decal OD55- Triangle Danger Decal OD33- Speed Decal OD29- Danger Decal OD43- Flying Debris Decal[...]

  • Page 6

    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 o[...]

  • Page 7

    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 [...]

  • Page 8

    • 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 attach ed. • Set engine idle to “CHOKE” position. • With feet clear of m[...]

  • Page 9

    ALTERNATIVE STOPPING METHOD • Bring vehicle to complete stop, shut off engine, and set parking brake. • Disengage blade engage lever (6008). • Manually shut toggle and key switches to their “OFF” positions. • Always remember to remove keys to avoid irresponsible u sage. TRANSPORTING MOWER • Stop mower properly. • Place mower deck in[...]

  • Page 10

    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. S ome adjustments will need to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly. All adjustment[...]

  • Page 11

    FRAME DETAIL 11 19 Center Blade Driver Configuration Outer Blade Driver Configuration 19 Blade Driver Assy. 9058- 5.75 ” (Center Shaft) 9018- 4.25 ” (Outer Shafts) Item No. Description Part # 1 Center Shaft 9054 2 Blade Bearing B98 3 Bearing Housing 9057TK 4 Pulley Spacer 6065PM 5 Blade Mount Plate 9008 6 20 1/2 ''Blade 9004 7 Blade P[...]

  • Page 12

    6044TK MOWER DECK DETAIL 6046 (Short) 5058 (Long) BELT CONFIGURATION 12 GAS TANK ASSEMBLY POL14560B POL14560C RK1360 T13560 T13560B1 T1360T T17560 T1360B1 TANK ASSEMBLY / UNIT MODEL PART # #6059 #6059H T1360H #6080 T1360K TZ2S 6027* Not shown WASHER [ NB 170] USE PAINT CODE: TC=RED, TK = BLACK EX: 6060TC, 6060TK[...]

  • Page 13

    Slide plastic tube snug against toggle switch. MOTOR BASE DETAIL 13 Description Part # WIRING HARNESS [BRIGGS] WHN60B2 WIRING HARNESS [TECUMSEH] WH60T01 BATTERY [ U 1 R ] SOLD SEPARATELY BATTERY CABLE- RED BCSR BATTERY CABLE- BLACK BCLB SOLENOID 9043 BATTERY STRAP BHOLD KEYS KSK BATTERY CABLE BOOTS BCBT WIRING HARNESS [HONDA] WHN60H2 WIRING HARNESS[...]

  • Page 14

    ENGINE DETAIL 14 BRIGGS / TECUMSEH > DETAIL - 1 ENGINE DETAIL Item No. Description Part # 1 UPPER SPACER 689L 2 5-1/2'' ENGINE PULLY 688 3 1/4/ X 1'' KEY STOCK 9031 4 LOWER SPACER 689S 5 3/8 BELLEVILLE WASHER 699 6 FLAT WASHER TR150W 7 3/8-24 X 1BOLT [BRIGGS ] NB452N 7/16-20 X 1 BLOT [TECUMSEH ] NB238N 8 5/16-18 X 1-3/4 BOLT [...]

  • Page 15

    WIRING SCHEMATICS 15 HONDA ENGINES BATTERY IGNITION SWITCH KOHLER ENGINES POSITIVE CABLE[...]

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    OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. T1360B1 T1360T T1360H T1360K T13560 RK1360 T17560 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS : 60 ” FINISH CUT TRAILMOWER 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 drive belt housing. The model number for the engine will be found [...]