Assembly

IMPORTANT! - READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MOWER

Be sure to check your new Swisher Riding Mower for shipping damage before beginning assembly.

These parts are packaged with your new mower.

-SteeringWheel-includesone(1)1/4-20x1/2”bolt,washerandcapplug

-Seat-includestwo(2)3/8”-16x3/4”bolts,washers,nuts

-GrassChute(fornon-mulchingmowers)withbolt,nutandspring

-Wheels

-CotterPins

The following tools are needed for assembling your new Swisher Riding Mower:

Safety Glasses 1/2” box wrench

2 - 7/16” box wrenches 7/16” socket and ratchet 5/32” hex key wrench

To assemble your new mower, complete ALL of the following steps.

1.	INSTALL STEERING WHEEL	1.	INSTALLING THE WHEELS
• Align the key in the steering wheel hub			•Insert the axle through the hub of the wheel
	with the slot in the end of the steering shaft		with the valve stem facing away from the
	and press down.		mower. (Be sure to place the supplied
			spacers between the surface of the axle
• Use a hex key wrench to install and tighten			weldment and the hub to prevent the tire
	the set screws on the side of the steering		from rubbing the weldment.)
	hub.		•With the wheel in position, insert a cotter
•			•With the wheel in position, insert a cotter
•	Insert the 1/4-20 x 1/2” long bolt and		pin in the hole on the end of the axle. Use
	washer into the steering hub.		pliers to spread the ends of the cotter pin
			to retain the wheel in position. Repeat this
•	Tighten the bolt until snug. Do not over-		process for the other side.
	tighten		Important - Do not forget to spread the
			ends of the cotter pins to keep wheel as-
• Install the cap plug to cover the bolt and			sembly in place.
	washer.