User manual SWISHER WB11524

[. . . ] swisherinc. com OWNER'S MANUAL STARTING SERIAL #: L205-057001 MODEL NO. WB11524 THE PREDATOR 24" ROUGH CUT WALK BEHIND CUTTER Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Rev 05-200 Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts 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 10750 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 (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. [. . . ] 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. The Predator is designed for cutting overgrown brush, weeds, and other types of organic growth. This unit is capable of clearing small saplings of 11/2" in diameter or less. PROPULSION The Predator is self-propelled, and is controlled by a "GROUND CONTROL" lever. To engage the drive, put the transaxle in a gear and activate the left lever. Releasing the lever will disengage the self-propel. Under most conditions cutting should be done in a low gear (1st or 2nd). Upper gears should be used for conditions where weeds and brush are thinned out or not as tall. In confined areas the machine can be pushed forwards or backwards by releasing the "GROUND CONTROL" lever, placing the transaxle in neutral, and pushing the machine. TRAVEL SPEED Can be varied by choosing a higher or lower gear using the gearshift lever at the rear of the machine or by changing the engine speed with the engine throttle. Do not adjust speed with the blade engaged. To shift the cutter into reverse, release "GROUND CONTROL" lever, disengage blade, and rotate the shift lever to the left. When the lever stops, lift up the reverse lockout latch and continue to move the shift lever to the left until it stops again. The Predator is equipped with a safety control that will kill the engine if the blade is engaged while cutter is in the "reverse" gear. ENGAGING BLADE An "OPERATOR PRESENCE" lever and a "BLADE ENGAGE DRIVE" control work together to engage the Predator's blade. Both devices must be activated before the blade will work. Releasing the "OPERATOR PRESENCE" lever will disengage both the blade and the "BLADE ENGAGE DRIVE" control. 5 STARTING THE ENGINE See engine manufacturer's recommendations for the type and amount of oil and fuel used. Engine must be level to accurately check and fill oil. [. . . ] 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. · Clean or replace the air filter. · Check blades and belts for wear. BEFORE EACH USE · Check engine oil level. [. . . ]