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OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. POLB10544HD RTB105441 RTB1254412V

Rev. 05-301

44” ROUGH CUT TRAILMOWER Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts

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 ONRT44

Made In The

USA

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 (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

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Commercial Use

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Limitation

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Exclusions

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 1-800233-3723. The Tecumseh Engine Service Hot-Line is 1-800-558-5402. The Honda Engine Service Hot-Line is 1-800-426-7701. This product is not intended for commercial use and carries no commercial warranty. 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 product. 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY………………....….2 INTRODUCTION………………..3 SAFETY..……………………….3-4 ASSEMBLY………………..…….4 OPERATION……………………5-7

CUTTER MAINTENANCE..…….…..8 TROUBLESHOOTING………………9 DECALS…..………….………………10 PARTS BREAKDOWN……………11-15

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Thank you for choosing Swisher’s RC44 Trail mower. Before operating your mower, please read, understand and follow all of the safety precautions and other instructions explained in this manual . As with all power equipment, lawnmowers can be potentially dangerous if improperly used.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 and feet, and throw objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. • •

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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