Swisher FT1150 - Manual (Page 7)

STARTING THE ENGINE
• See engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type and amount of oil and fuel used.
Engine must be level to accurately check and fill oil. Do not overfill.
• Park vehicle and mower on a level surface, set the vehicle parking brake, and disengage
blades.
• Check spark plug wire, oil, and fuel.
• Check all electrical connections.
• Make certain console assembly is secured to vehicle.
• Set engine throttle control to the “CHOKE” position.
• Turn key switch to the “START” position
• Set engine throttle at desired RPM.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
• Turn key switch to the “OFF” position.
BREAKING IN YOUR MOWER
• Set vehicle parking brake or chock wheels to prevent accidental rolling.
• Start engine.
• Engage blades.
• In a safely monitored environment, i.e. no children, allow blades to rotate and engine to
idle for 5 minutes. This breaks in the belts and the engine.
• Stop mower.
MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
• Never make any adjustments while mower is running.
• The cutting range is approximately 1.5” to 4.5”. The height has been measured from the
ground to the blade tip without the engine running.
• Rotate height adjust crank handles in a clockwise direction to lift the mower deck. A
counter-clockwise direction is used to lower the mower deck.
• Make sure the height adjustment is the same at side crank handles. For best results, see
“SUGGESTED MOWING PRACTICE” section. Graduated scales are for reference
only, not the actual cutter height.
• Place crank handle in a retracted position to maintain height adjustment.
START MOWING
• Clear mowing area of debris.
• Check vehicle to mower connection.
• Start mower engine.
• Engage clutch lever.
• Begin mowing slowly.
CAUTION!
SHUT OFF MOWER ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM
SPARK PLUG BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE MOWER.
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