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

ASSEMBLY

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

 

 

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.

 

 

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Swisher AZ Series, 97-056001 owner manual Assembly, IMPORTANT! Read this Manual Before Operating Mower

AZ Series, 97-056001 specifications

The Swisher 97-056001 AZ Series is a remarkable addition to the line of outdoor power equipment, designed to enhance efficiency and performance for homeowners and professionals alike. This versatile product is particularly popular for its robust features and advanced technologies that make yard maintenance a breeze.

At the heart of the Swisher 97-056001 AZ Series is a powerful 24-horsepower engine that ensures reliable performance. This engine is engineered for enduring power and efficiency, enabling users to tackle a wide variety of landscaping tasks with ease. With its impressive torque, the engine efficiently handles tough terrain and dense foliage, allowing for optimal operation even under challenging conditions.

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