Swisher RTB105441 - Manual (Page 8)

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CUTTER MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this cutter 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 the service and adjustments section of this manual should be checked
at least once each season.
BEFORE EACH SEASON
A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine
run better and last longer.
• Replace the spark plug.
• Clean or replace the air filter.
• Check blades and belts for wear.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level. (Do this twice to ensure an accurate reading.)
• Check condition of air filter and clean or replace if necessary.
• Check blade operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Make sure all nuts and bolts are tight and cotter pins and retainer springs are secure.
Keep blades sharp. Observe all safety precautions.
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 while on the cutter.
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.
CAUTION: DO NOT HANDLE MOWER BLADES WITH BARE HANDS.
CARELESS OR IMPROPER HANDLING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY.