Swisher Lawn Mower WB11542F User Guide

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OWNER’S  
MANUAL  
MODEL NO.  
WB11542F  
THE FINISHING TOUCH  
42” FINISH CUT MOWER SELF PROPELLED  
WALK BEHIND  
Important!  
Read and follow all Safety  
Rules and Instructions  
before operating this  
equipment.  
Assembly  
Operation  
Service and Adjustment  
Repair Parts  
Rev.  
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093  
PHONE (660) 747-8183 FAX (660) 747-8650  
Made In The  
Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945  
USA  
10655  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND DECALS  
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 is capable of amputating hands and  
feet, and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could  
result in serious injury or death.  
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 accidentally 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.  
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.  
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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 mower vibrates excessively. Excessive vibration is an indication of damage.  
Repair mower as necessary.  
Dress properly. Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open  
sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing.  
Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  
Operate self-propelled machines up and down slopes. There is significant risk of  
overturns when operating across slopes. Operate walk-behind machines across  
slopes. There is a significant risk of slipping under a walk-behind machine when  
operating up and down slopes.  
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.  
Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary,  
before restarting.  
Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.  
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear gloves, and use  
extra caution when servicing them.  
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OPERATING YOUR NEW CUTTER  
The operation of any cutter 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 before starting 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.  
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SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS  
Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from Swisher Mower and Machine Co. Inc.  
OD36 – DEFLECTOR DECAL  
OD30 – WARNING DECAL  
OD55 – DANGER DECAL  
OD43 – FLYING DEBRIS DECAL  
OD29 – SPINNING BLADE DECAL  
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS  
Stop engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug.  
BLADE SPINDLE  
BELT  
TRANSMISSION BELT  
BLADE DRIVE BELT  
BELTS CONFIGURATION  
BLADE SPINDLE BELT REPLACEMENT  
REMOVAL  
Stop engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark  
plug.  
Remove belt cover.  
Remove Blade Drive Belt. (See Blade Drive Belt replacement.)  
Pull tension idler away from Blade Spindle Belt to relieve tension.  
Remove belt.  
INSTALLATION  
Pull tension idler away from belt.  
Install belt according to above configuration.  
Install Blade Drive Belt as shown.  
Install belt cover and tighten hardware.  
BLADE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT  
REMOVAL  
Stop engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark  
plug.  
Disengage all blade controls by releasing the bails.  
Remove belt cover.  
Rotate belt off pulleys and pull belt through motor belt guide.  
INSTALLATION  
Route belt as shown.  
Adjust engage idler tension. Belt should be snug during engagement of blade  
latch. Too much tension will not allow the blade latch to function properly.  
Tighten nuts on blade engage cable when finished.  
Install belt cover and tighten hardware.  
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WHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT  
REMOVAL  
Stop engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark  
plug.  
Remove belt cover.  
Remove Blade Drive Belt, (See “Blade Drive Belt replacement”)  
Locate belt guide for wheel drive belt and loosen.  
Remove wheel drive belt.  
INSTALLATION  
Install belt as shown.  
Adjust belt guide snug against motor pulley and back off ? ”.  
Tighten belt guide hardware.  
Install Blade Drive Belt (see “Blade Drive Belt installation”).  
Install belt cover and tighten hardware.  
Check for loosened bolts, nuts,  
springs, etc. often. Replace  
filters, spark plugs as needed.  
Keep blades in good working  
order.  
Adjust Nuts  
WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT  
Adjustment may be necessary if the unit does not stay in position on a hill with the  
operator bails released, or if the brake drags while in neutral with the “GROUND  
CONTROL” bail engaged.  
PROCEDURE  
Stop engine, let all moving parts come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark  
plug.  
Release “GROUND CONTROL” bail.  
Adjust nuts forward or backward. When the “GROUND CONTROL” bail is  
disengaged there should be constant tension on the brake arm.  
All tension should be off brake arm when “GROUND CONTROL” bail is  
engaged.  
Tighten adjustment nut when finished and re-attach spring, if necessary.  
WHEEL DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT  
Adjustment may be necessary if loss of traction occurs due to belt slippage.  
PROCEDURE  
Adjust “GROUND CONTROL” cable in or out to achieve maximum traction.  
Too much tension will not allow the “GROUND CONTROL” bail to fully  
activate.  
Too little tension will allow the belt to slip, resulting in loss of traction.  
“GROUND CONTROL” bail should fully close against handlebars when  
functioning properly.  
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REPLACEMENT PARTS  
When ordering painted parts, please indicate with corresponding letters: C = Red Parts;  
TK = Textured Black Parts (ex. 4207TK, 4237C)  
Item #  
Description  
Part #  
Item #  
Description  
Part #  
1
2
Motor Base  
Wire Link  
4270  
BRS6H  
46  
47  
Tension Spring  
1/2 x 1 9/16 Shoulder Bolt  
682S  
NB220  
3
4
Link Spring  
5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut  
T2SM  
NB170  
48  
49  
3/8 SAE Washer  
3/8-16 Grade 2 Nut  
NB272  
NB182  
5
6
5/16-18 x 21/2 Grade 5 Bolt  
Shift Linkage  
NB138  
4282  
50  
51  
5/16-18 Nylock Nut  
Tension Idler Kit  
NB181  
4263  
7
8
Blade Driver Housing  
Brake Spring  
B99  
BT297  
52  
53  
Blade Engage Pulley  
Blade Drive Belt  
7509  
4220  
9
10  
Brake Pad  
Blade Engage Idler  
9114  
4262  
54  
55  
Blade Spindle Belt  
Wheel Drive Belt  
4219  
2414  
11  
12  
1/2 -13 Nut  
Brake Pad Clip  
NB121  
BP370S  
56  
57  
Transmission Belt Guide  
1/4-20 Flange Nut  
2451  
NB524  
13  
14  
5/16 Flat Washer  
3/8 -16 2-way Locknut  
NB556  
NB280  
58  
59  
Blade Drive Belt Guide  
11.5 HP B&S Engine  
4234  
N/A  
15  
16  
5" Chain Links  
3/8-16 x 2 Grade 2 bolt  
AS080  
NB231  
60  
61  
Upper Engine Spacer  
1/4 x 1/2 Key Stock  
689L  
4258  
17  
18  
1/2-13 x 5 Grade 5 bolt  
Blade Engage Idler Kit  
NB155  
4280  
62  
63  
Upper Engine Pulley  
Lower Engine Spacers  
2411  
BB105SL  
19  
20  
1/8 x 1 Cotter Pin  
Center & Left Blade Driver Kit  
NB126  
9084  
64  
65  
1/4 x 1 Key Stock  
Lower Engine Pulleey  
9031  
688  
21  
22  
Blade Bearing  
Center & Left Blade Shaft  
B98  
9075  
66  
67  
Belleville Washer  
7/16-20 x 1 1/2 Grade 5 Bolt  
699  
NB637  
23  
24  
Washer  
1/4-20 x 1 Grade 5 Bolt  
NB179  
NB250  
68  
69  
Height Adjust Arm  
Front / Rear Torsion Connector  
4275  
4235  
25  
26  
1/4-20 Nylock Nut  
15" Blade  
NB180  
4221  
70  
71  
Front Torsion Bar  
Rear Torsion Bar  
4233  
4236  
27  
28  
Serrated Belleville Washer  
3/8 - 24 x 1 Grade 5 Bolt  
NB607  
NB238  
72  
73  
3/4 x 18 GA Washer  
5/16-18 x 3/4 Serrated Flange Bolt  
NB179  
NB596  
29  
30  
Blade Mounting Plate  
3/8-24 2 Way Lock Nut  
9008  
NB216  
74  
75  
Plastic Belt Cover  
3/8-16 x 3 Eye Bolt  
4257  
4198  
31  
32  
3/8-24 x 1 Grade 5 Bolt  
Lower Blade Pulley  
NB238N  
BZ104  
76  
77  
3/8-16 Nylock Nut  
Front Tire & Wheel  
NB182  
4218  
33  
34  
Pulley Spacer  
Upper Pulley (Center & Left Only)  
6104RS  
B104TK  
78  
79  
Caster  
5/8 x 10 GA Washer  
4266  
NB149  
35  
36  
3/4-16 2 Way Lock Nut  
Right Blade Shaft  
NB175  
9077  
80  
81  
5/8 Flanged Bearing  
Grass Chute  
F157B  
4261  
37  
38  
Right Blade Driver Kit  
Transmission Idler Pulley  
9085  
B27  
82  
83  
5/16-18 x 8 1/2 Grade 2 Bolt  
Grass Chute Spring  
NB136  
CH5S  
39  
40  
Transmission Idler  
3/8-16 x 1 1/2 Grade 5 Bolt  
4276  
NB107  
84  
85  
Plastic Roller  
5/16-18 x 5 1/2 Grade 5 Bolt  
AS001  
NB575  
41  
42  
1/2-13 x 2 1/2 Grade 5 Bolt  
3/8 SAE Washer  
NB588  
NB272  
86  
87  
1/2 x 14 GA Washer  
5/16-18 x 4 Carriage Bolt  
NB177  
NB101  
43  
44  
Transmission Idler Kit  
Tension Idler Pulley  
4281  
B527  
88  
89  
Hanger Bracket  
1/2-13 2 Way Jam Lock Nut  
4216  
NB121  
45  
Tension Idler  
6681  
90  
Rear Tire & Wheel  
4217  
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REPLACEMENT PARTS  
When ordering painted parts, please indicate with corresponding letters: C = Red Parts;  
TK = Textured Black Parts (ex. 4207TK, 4237C)  
Item #  
Description  
Part #  
Item #  
Description  
Part #  
91  
92  
Sway Bar  
3/16 x 1 1/2 Keystock  
4207  
2434  
135  
136  
3/8-16 X1 1/4 Bolt  
Belt Snubber  
NB618  
10017  
93  
94  
3/4 E-Clip  
3/4 x 10 GA Washer  
NB621  
NB184  
137  
138  
Belt Guide  
Eye Bolt  
10014  
4199  
95  
96  
5/16-18 x 1/2 Set Screw  
4 Speed Transmission  
NB312  
4256  
139  
140  
Washer  
Grip  
AS155  
4285  
97  
98  
1/4 SAE Washer  
Shift Link  
NB274  
4223  
141  
142  
1/4-20 X1 1/4 Bolt  
5/16-18 X2 1/4 Bolt  
NB103  
NB622  
99  
1/4-28 x 3/4 Grade 5 Bolt  
NB620  
4273  
143  
144  
100 Brake Mount  
101 Brake Mount Kit  
102 Transaxle Brake Pivot  
4271  
4247  
145  
146  
103 Transaxle Brake Link  
104 1/4-20 x 3/4 Eye Bolt  
4264  
V139EB  
147  
148  
105 5/16-18 x 1 Grade 5 Bolt  
106 Gear Shift Spring  
NB501  
TR148S  
149  
107 Rear Cover  
4299  
108 5/16-18x1 1/4 Ser Flg Bolt  
NB253  
109 Thrust Bearing  
110 Plastic Knob  
T151  
4857  
111 Crank Handle  
112 Transmission Pulley  
4274  
2410  
113 3/8 Hardened Washer  
114 1/4-20 X1 1/4 Bolt Gr 5  
NB196  
NB103  
115 Throttle Control  
4226  
116 1/4-20 x 1 1/2 Grade 2 Bolt  
NB104  
117 8-32 X1/2 Phillips Truss  
118 8-32 Keps Nut  
NB114  
NB201  
119 Throttle Console  
120 Gear Shifter  
10650  
4260  
121 Blade Engage Latch  
4295  
122 1/4-20 x 2 1/2 Gr 5 Serr. Flange B NB208  
123 Operator Handle  
124 Transmission Cable  
2402  
2432  
125 Operator Presence Bail (Upper)  
126 Ground Control Bail (Lower)  
4294  
4291  
127 3/16 x 1 Roll Pin  
128 Belt Guide  
NB123  
4283  
129 Oil Drain Cap  
130 Oil Drain Valve  
AS123  
AS122  
131 5/16-18 x 1 1/4 Serr. Flange Bolt  
NB253  
132 3/16 x 3/4 # 9 Woodruff Keystock NB638  
133 Frame  
134 Deck  
4269  
4250  
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THE FINISHING TOUCH  
42” FINISH CUT MOWER SELF PROPELLED  
WALK BEHIND  
Each cutter has its own model number. Each engine has its  
own model number. The model number for the cutter will be  
found on the right hand side of the motor base. The model  
number for the engine will be found on the top of the blower  
fan housing.  
All cutter parts listed herein may be ordered directly from  
Swisher Mower & Machine Co. Inc. or your nearest Swisher  
dealer.  
OWNER’S  
MANUAL  
All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the  
engine supplied with your cutter.  
MODEL NO.  
WHEN ORDERING PARTS, PLEASE HAVE THE  
FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE:  
WB11542F  
* PRODUCT – FINISHING TOUCH  
* SERIAL NUMBER - _______________  
* MODEL NUMBER - _______________  
* ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - _______________  
TYPE - _______________  
* PART NUMBER  
* PART DESCRIPTION  
TELEPHONE - 1-800-222-8183  
FAX - 1-660-747-8650  
SWISHER MOWER & MACHINE CO. INC.  
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE P.O. BOX 67  
WARRENSBURG, MO 64093  
Visit us at: www.swisherinc.com  
SWISHER MOWER & MACHINE CO. INC.  
PRINTED IN  
U.S.A.  
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