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User manual of Swisher ST60022Q (16 pages)

- 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE.
- LIMITED WARRANTY
- N/A 2065 NB596 2092 2026
- TELEPHONE 1-800-222-8183
- WARRENSBURG.
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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NO.
ST50022STDQ ST60022Q ST60022DXQ12RK ST65022Q ST65022DXQ ST6002212V
IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before operating this equipment.
Rev 04-096
Trim-Max
Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts
Trim-N-Mow
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE.
P.O.
BOX 67. WARRENSBURG.
MISSOURI 64093 PHONE 660-747-8183 FAX 660-747-8650
Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945
Made In The USA
OTRIMSTD03
LIMITED WARRANTY
The manufacturer's warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in
1) Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a separate warranty extended
3723.
The Tecumseh Engine Service Hot-Line is 1-800-558-5402.
2) CommercialUse This product is not intendedfor commercial use and carries no
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
Safety Instructions
This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this
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.
Slope Operation which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution.
If you feel uneasy on it do not trim it.
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 neardrop-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.
Service
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.
The operation of any cutter can encounter %reign objects to be thrown into the eyes. resulting in
The operation of any cutter produces sound waves that are damaging to the human ear.
Ear
CrAagUicTIacOiNients can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children.
Children
Do not operate the trimmer if it vibrates abnormally.
Excessive vibration is a sign of Damage.
Stop the engine and safely check tbr damage and repair as required
Trimmer Head Instruction Decal OD68
Caution Notice Decal OD67
Trim-Max Decal OD64 Trim-N-Mow Decal OD65
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
Handle Adjustment
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.
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. bottle has been provided with this unit.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
Fill the engine fuel tank with gasoline.
GASOLINE SHOULD BE ADDED OUTSIDE IN AWELL-VENTILATED AREA.
Check to ensure string has been installed properly.
A diagram is provided just above the wheel for proper installation.
Operation Important!
To ensure proper operation. clean the engine and trimmer regularly.
See page for details.
To start the tdmnr:
Removeany builtup debrisfrom engine. Pullcontrol bail againstthe handleand hold. Pushprime"buttonon engine as directed. Pullback sharplyon recoilstarter handle. Begintdrrming.
Irrl3ortant!For safest operation. make suredebris is directedaway fromyou and others.
Irq?ortant!12Volt Units.For optimumbatteryperformance. ou shouldrun enginefor at least 15 minutesafter eachstartto keep batterycharged
To stop the td: Releasethe control bail. Enginewill stop irm'lediately.
Trimming Hints 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.
Installing String
Important!
Use the proper length of string. cause stalling and unacceptable operation.
3 - 5 HP use 16" String 5+ HP use 18" String
Using a string too long for the unit will
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.
OD63
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 trim closer.
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 allow trimming under bushes. etc.
To Offset:
Stop unit. Raise offset lever.
Push or pull handles to achieve 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
Direction Of Debris
Make sure your trimmer guidelines in mind every
Trimmer Maintenance
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 mower. 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
WARNING ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR SERVICE
Engine
Refer to the engine service manual provided with this unit.
Belt
Occasionally check the belt for wear.
Aworn 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.
Trim-N-Mow
14" Wheel Part # 2002
See Detail Page
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Paint Reference Chart
Color Paint Code Texture Black TK Texture Red TC
Item
Description
Briggs & Stratton Engine
Trimmer Pulley & Washer 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Fig Bolt Metal Debris Shield Rear Cover
Belt Guard Blade Belt Rubber Shield Lower Motor Base
5/16-18 X 1 1/4 Serrated Flange Bolt 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut Upper Motor Base
Part
N/A 2065 NB596 2092 2026
2019 2113 2027 2006 NB253
NB170 2005
Item
Not Shown
Not Shown
Description Part Lower Handle 2089 Black Plastic Knob 2030
Upper Handle 2016 Operator Presence Bail 2020 Rope Guide 2046 5/16-18 Jam Nut NB173
5/16-18 Nyloc Nut NB 181 5/16-18 X 2 Carriage Bolt NB590 3/8-24 X 1 Engine Bolt Locktite NB238N SP Washer Bellvl. PLN .413 X .945 X .118 NB607
5/16-18 X 1 1/4 Serrated Flange Bolt NB253 Operator Presence Cable
Trimmer Head
Assembly for Standard
5/8 ID X 10D 14 GA Washer NB149
5 ..
Co mp ressi0n Sp ring ..
2033 .. Head Weldment SUBSTD-A Std Trimmer Stabilizer Weldment 2032
Trimmer Spinner Disc Weldment 2021 10 ..
Threaded R0iler .
2038
Trimmer Slide Weldment 2007
Paint Reference Chart
Color Paint Code Texture Black TK Texture Red TC Trimmer Head Assembly for Deluxe and 12V Deluxe
Item Description
Blade Bearing Head Weldment
Bearing Sleeve Spinner Shaft Trimmer Slide Weldment Knob - Yellow
Tilt Clamp U Bolt 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut Handle Assembly
Part B98 2110 2023 2124 2107 2079 2075 NB181 2080
Deluxe
Paint Reference Chart
Color Paint Code Texture Black TK Texture Red TC
See Detail Page
Item
Description Briggs & Stratton Engine Engine Pulley- 6" Sheild Strap Acrylic Shield Belt Guard Blade Belt Lower Shield Sub Assy.
Rubber Shield
Wear Strip Pivot Plate Weldment Lower Motor Base 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 Serrated Flange Bolt Upper Motor Base Lower Handle Black Plastic Knob
Part N/A 2065 2018 2017 2119 2113 2076 2127 2116 2073 2006 NB253 2005 2015 2030
Ibm Shown
Description Part Upper Handle 2016 Operator Presence Bail 2020 5/16-18 X 2 Carriage Bolt NB590 Spring 2069 Pivot Stop 2040 Rear Cover 2126 Handle Grip. Pivot 2077 Spacer B99S 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Fig Bolt NB596 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 3/8-24 X 1 Engine Bolt Locktite NB238N SP Washer BeIIvI. PLN .413 X .945 X .118 NB607 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 Serrated Flange Bolt NB253 Operator Presence Cable
12 Volt Deluxe
Paint Reference Chart
Color Paint Code Texture Black TK Texture Red TC
For Additional Parts
See Page
Item Not S hown Not Shown
Description
12 Volt Handle Sub-Assy Lower Battery for Weedtrimmer
Battery Cover Wiring Harness
Key Switch Keys For Key Switch (set of two)
Part 2089-12V 2101 2105 2102 KSK
Visit us at: www.swisherinc.com
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
ST40022STDQ ST60022Q ST65022Q ST65022DXQ ST6002212V
Each trimmer has its own model number.
Each engine has its own model number.
The model number tbr the trimmer will be
All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the
WHEN ORDERING PARTS. PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE:
+ PRODUCT TRIMMER
+ SERIAL NUMBER
+ MODEL NUMBER
+ ENGINE MODEL NUMBER
TYPE
+ PART NUMBER WITH PAINT CODE
+ PART DESCRIPTION
TELEPHONE 1-800-222-8183
FAX 1-660-747-8650
SWISHER MOWER & MACHINE CO.
INC.
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE
P.O.
BOX
WARRENSBURG.
MO 64093
SWISHER MOWER & MACHINE CO. INC.
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