Swisher POL 10550 - Manual (Page 8)

STOP MOWING
• Bring vehicle to a full stop.
• Disengage clutch lever by moving lever to center position.
• Turn key switch to “OFF” position.
TRANSPORTING MOWER
• Never transport unit with engine running.
• If transporting unattached from tow vehicle, remove spark plug wire and place it where
contact with the spark plug cannot be made.
SUGGESTED MOWING PRACTICES
• Operate mower engine at full throttle to assure the best cutting performance and
maximum material discharge.
• Allow wet grass to dry. Clumps of wet grass will collect under the mowing deck.
• Mowing should be started with tow vehicle in low gear and increased only as safe
mowing conditions permit. This speed should not exceed 5 MPH.
• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2.5” during the cool season and to over
3” during the hot months.
• For a healthier lawn and better aesthetics, your lawn should be mowed often and after
moderate growth.
• When cutting high or dense grass areas go slowly. Some areas may need to be cut twice.
The second cut should be at 90 degrees to the first, if possible.
• Never remove more than 1/3 of the grass length at any one time
GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING
• The mower does not cut level.
o Level deck, making sure height adjustments are equal.
o Check air pressure of all tires; make sure they are equal (about 25-30 psi).
o Check blade attachment.
• The engine will not start.
o Disengage blades, turn toggle switch to “OFF” position, check all electrical
connections, and inspect spark plug and wire.
• Engine runs poorly.
o See engine manual.
o Check throttle adjuster.
o Replace fuel, clean fuel filter and fuel line.
IF PROBLEMS PERSIST HAVE A QUALIFIED MECHANIC SERVICE THE
MOWER. NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE AN ADJUSTMENT THAT YOU ARE
NOT SURE IS CORRECT. DOING SO CAN CAUSE OTHER PROBLEMS.
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