Swisher 12048 Owner's manual

Brand: Swisher

Model: 12048

Type: Owner's manual

Swisher 12048 is a 48-inch lawn sweeper designed to collect grass clippings, leaves, and other debris from your lawn. It features a durable steel construction and a large capacity hopper bag for extended use without frequent emptying. The sweeper's adjustable height settings allow you to customize the sweeping action based on the length of your grass or the type of debris you're collecting. With its easy-to-assemble design and convenient features, the Swisher 12048 is an excellent choice for homeowners looking to keep their lawns clean and tidy.

Owner’s

Manual

12048

IMPORTANT

Read and follow all

Safety Precautions

and Instructions

Before Operating this

Equipment.

Made In CHINA

1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, PO BOX 67 , WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093

PH 660. 747. 8183 FAX 660. 747. 8650

swisherinc.com

MANUFACTURING QUALITY LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SINCE 1945

12049 REV. 06-212

48 Inch Lawn Sweeper

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 one (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. This warranty is subject to the following limitations

and exclusions:

1) Commercial Use

The warranty period for any product used for commercial or rental

is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase.

2) Limitations This warranty applies only to products which have been properly

assembled, adjusted, and operated in accordance with the

instructions contained within this manual. This warranty does not

apply to any product of Swisher Mower and Machine Co., Inc.,

that has been subject to alteration, misuse, abuse, improper

assembly or installation, or shipping damage.

3) Exclusions Excluded from this warranty are normal wear, normal

adjustments, and normal maintenance.

In the event you have a claim under this warranty, you must return the product to an authorized

service dealer. All transportation charges, damage, or loss incurred during transportation of

parts submitted for replacement or repair under this

warranty shall be borne by the purchaser.

Should you have any questions concerning this warranty, please contact us toll-free at 1-800-

222-

8183. The model number, serial number, date of purchase, and the name of the authorized

Swisher dealer from whom y

ou purchased the mower will be needed before any warranty claim

can be processed.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME

PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR ALL EXPRESSED WARRA

NTIES. Some states do not

allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty

may last, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you

specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state-to-

state. This is a

limited warranty as defined by the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT! Read and follow all safety precautions and instructions before operating this

equipment. Note that any form of power equipment can cause injury when not operated properly.

ALWAYS read your towing vehicle owners manual before

using this sweeper. Refer to Safety precautions and

vehicle towing limitations and specifications before

operating.

THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT A TOY. NEVER ALLOW anyone

under 18 years of age to use sweeper in ANY way.

NEVER use for hauling people, pets, animals, or any loads.

ALWAYS wear proper eye protection and protective

clothing when using this product.

MAXIMUM speed for operation is 5 mph.

ALWAYS stay away from any steep slopes. This may cause

damage to the Sweeper and affect the operation. Also check

your towing vehicle owners manual for cautions on slopes.

AVOID striking large or heavy objects. ALWAYS inspect

sweeper for any damage if you strike a large impediment (ex:

large rock) before continuing to operate or tow sweeper.

ALWAYS empty the Sweeper hoper bag and clean and dry

sweeper after each use and before storing.

Grease/Oil moving parts and keep sweeper clean and dry for

good operation. See any maintenance suggestions outlined in

this manual.

MISSING PARTS

If you are missing any parts, please do NOT return to place of purchase.

FIRST contact Swisher Customer Service for quick replacement at: 800-747-8183

C H

B,D,

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CARTON CONTENTS (Loose Parts in Carton)

A. Sweeper Housing Assembly

B. Bag Arm Tube (2)

C. Hitch Tube, L.H.

D. Hitch Bracket

E. Hitch Bracket (Straight)

F. Height Adjustment Strap

G. Height Adjustment Handle

H. Hitch Tube, R.H.

I. Rope

J. Hopper Bag

K. Upper Hopper Side Tube( 2)

L. Rear Hopper Tube (2)

M. Lower Hopper Side Tube (2)

N. Hopper Support Rod (2)

O. Bag Frame Strap

P. Dust Shield

Q. Front Support Rod (not pictured)

REF. Part No. QTY DESCRIPTION

A 7 2 Hex Bolt, M8 x 75 Lg.

B 9 2 Hex Bolt, M8 x 55 Lg.

C 20 2 Hex Bolt, M8 x 40 Lg.

D 38 4 Hex Bolt, M6 x 45 Lg.

E 52 1 Carriage Bolt, M8 x 20 Lg.

F 44 2 Hex Bolt, M8 x 16

G 1 7 Hex Lock Nut, M8

H 11 4 Hex Lock Nut, M6

J 14 3 Big Flat Washer, Ø8

K 13 1 Lock Washer (Tooth), Ø8

L 23 1 Spacer Bushing Ø16x3mm

M 5 2 Hitch Spacer

N 3 5 Hair Cotter Pin, Ø3

O 22 4 Hair Cotter Pin, Ø2

P 75 2 Clevis Pin, Ø9.5 x 20

Q 61 4 Clevis Pin, Ø6 x 37

R 17 2 Clevis Pin, Ø8 x 54.5

V 69 2 Vinyl Cap

W 54 1 Grip

X 12 1 Knob,Plastic

Y 10 1 Hitch Pin

Z 65 4 Plastic Plug

AA 45 1 Angle Bracket

Angle Bracket

M8 x 12 Hex Bolt

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP #3 CONNECT HITCH TUBES

Connect front of hitch tubes using two M8x75 hex

bolts (#7) and M8 lock nuts(#1). See

Photo below.

Wait to tighten connections.

PRE-ASSEMBLY NOTES: Assembly Time: ½ to 1hr

HELPFUL TIP: Fully read instructions before beginning assembly.

NOTE: Reference numbers in the instructions are from the “Parts List” page.

1. Remove all hardware and parts from carton(s).

2. Verify with above page that all parts and hardware are included.

3. If parts are missing DO NOT return to place of purchase, contact customer service FIRST for

replacement parts to be sent directly to you.

STEP #1 ATTACH ANGLE BRAKET

Connect the angle bracket (#45) to the sweeper front panel

using M8x12 hex bolt (#18) and a M8 hex lock nut(#1).

Point the angle bracket to the right, as shown below.

Tighten connection.

Figure 1

STEP #2 ATTACH HITCH TUBES

Attach the one side hitch tube to the main sweeper body

using two M6x45 slotted pan head screw(#38) and M6 lock

nut (#56). Repeat for opposite side. See Photo below.

Wait to tighten connections

Figure 2

M8 x 75

Hex bolt

M8 Hex

Lock Nut

Figure 3

If your tractors hitch has 10” to 13” ground

clearance refer to figure 4. If your tractors hitch

has 8” to 10” ground clearance refer to figure 5.

M8 x 55

Hex Bolt

Figure 4

M6 x 45 Slotted

Screw

Tools Required

(1)Knife or Scissor

(1)14mm Wrench

(1)13mm Wrench

(2)10mm Wrench

20mm

Spacers

Hitch Pin

Hair Cotter

Figure 5

STEP #4 ATTACH HITCH BRACKET

Attach hitch bracket to hitch tubes using two M8x55 hex bolts

(#9) and M8 hex lock nuts (#1). These bolts will interconnect

with the hitch tube bolts from previous step. Refer to Photo #4

or #5 below.

Wait to tighten connections.

STEP #5 TIGHTEN BOLTS

A. Tighten the bolts that attach the hitch tubes to the main

sweeper housing (two on each side).

B. Tighten two bolts attaching the end of the hitch tubes

together (horizontal bolts).

C. Tighten two bolts fastening the hitch bracket to the hitch

tubes (vertical bolts).

STEP #6 INSERT HITCH PIN

Insert hitch pin (#10) with two 20mm washer spacers(#5) and

hair cotter pin(#3) between the hitch brackets.

SEE FIGURE #5 ABOVE

STEP# 7 ATTACH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE

Attach the height adjustment handle to the main housing cross

bar using two M8×40 hex bolts (#13) and M8 lock nuts (#29).

SEE FIGURE #6

Wait to tighten connection.

STEP #8 ATTACH RUBBER HANDLE

Attach rubber grip (#70) to top of handle.

SEE FIGURE #6

Handle Grip

Height

Adjustment

Handle

M8x40 Hex Bolt

Figure 6

STEP #9 ATTACH METAL STRAP to ANGLE BRACKET

Attach height adjustment metal strap (#54) using M8x16

hex bolt (#2) to angle bracket on sweeper body.

Attach hardware in the following order:

M8 Bolt, angle bracket, spacer bushing Ø16×3mm(#23),

metal strap, flat washer(#14), then M8 hex lock nut(#1).

Fully tighten connection.

SEE FIGURE #7

Lock

Nut

Flat

Washer

Spacer

Bushing

Figure 7

Handle Grip

Height

Adjustment

Handle

M8x40 Hex Bolt

Lower Side

Hopper Tube

STEP #10 CONNECT METAL STRAP & HANDLE

Move the height adjustment handle slightly to one side to fit

the star lock washer (#13) between the handle and the

metal strap.

Next, place the M8×20 carriage bolt(#52)

through the height adjustment handle.

SEE FIGURE #8. On opposite side use Plastic Wing Knob

(#12) then flat washer (#14) connecting to carriage bolt.

Tighten the connection.

Plastic

Knob

M8x20

Carriage bolt

Figure 8

ASSEMBLING THE

SWEEPER BAG

STEP #1 INSERT REAR HOPPER TUBE – TOP SIDE

Use one rear hopper tube and have the brace holes in the

center of the tube face downward. Slide the rear hopper tube

through the loops inside the top seam of the sweeper bag.

SEE FIGURE #1.

Holes face down

FIGURE 1

Step #2 INSERT SIDE TUBES

Slide the two upper side tubes through the stitched flaps on

each side of the

sweeper

bag.

Step #3 - A CONNECT TUBES

Connect the ends of the rear hopper tube to the ends of the

upper side tubes. Fasten together using plastic plugs (#65)

SEE FIGURE #2.

Figure 2

Step #3 REAR HOPPER TUBE - BOTTOM

Position the second rear hopper tube so that the brace holes

in the center of the tube face upward. Connect the ends of

the rear hopper tube to the ends of the lower hopper side

tubes. Fasten tubes together using Plastic Plug (#47). See

FIGURE #3.

Holes face up

Figure 3

STEP #4 INSERT LOWER TUBES

Lay the assembled lower hopper tube into the bottom of the

hopper bag.

STEP #5 CONNECT UPPER & LOWER TUBES

Connect the ends of the lower side tubes to the inside of the

upper side tubes using two ∅10×15 clevis pins (#75) inserted

from the inside, and two hair cotter pins (#3).

Figure 4

Figure 5

STEP #6 INSERT METAL STRAP

Insert the bag frame metal strap (#50) into the stitched sleeve

on the front edge of the bag bottom.

Next, connect the bag frame metal strap to the lower hopper

side tubes with two ∅6×33 clevis pins (#61) and 2 hair cotter

pins Ø2 (#22). Use upper set of holes SEE FIGURE #6.

Figure 6

STEP #7 FASTEN BAG

Fasten the corners of the bag around the lower hopper side

tubes by snapping the bag flaps to the bag bottom on both

sides. SEE FIGURE #7.

Flap

Snap

Figure 7

CAREFUL:

Take care to not over bend the support rods in step #8. Over

bending can cause the steel rods to lose support.

STEP #8 SUPPORT RODS

Turn the hopper onto its back to install the two hopper support

rods(#64). Place the ends of each rod into the upper and lower

rear hopper tubes. Bend the rods just enough to fit into the

holes in the center of the tubes. SEE FIGURE #8.

Figure 8

Step #9 FRONT SUPPORT ROD

Insert a Ø10 x 1301MM (#70) front support

rod through the lower hole in each upper

hopper side tube, next through the bag arm

tube secure it with a hair cotter pin (#3).

SEE FIGURE #9.

Figure 9

Front Support

Rod

STEP #10 ATTACH ROPE

Tie the rope (#68) to open area at the top center of the

hopper bag frame. SEE FIGURE # 10.

Figure 10

STEP #11 ATTACH BAG TO SWEEPER

Connect the hopper bag to the sweeper body. Align the ends

of the bag arm tubes with the ends of the sweeper’s hitch tubes

and fasten with 6×33 clevis pins(#61) and hair cotter pins

Ø2(#22) for each side. SEE FIGURE #11.

Figure 11

48” Part List

Parts List

Item Description Qty Part No Item Description Qty Part No

Hex Lock Nut,M8 7 11998

40 Brush Shaft Bushing

11949

Hitch Tube, Left Side

1 12736

Inside Star Washer

11947

Hair Cotter Pin, Ø3 5 11988

42 Dust Cover Retainer

11948

Hitch Bracket (Straight) 1 11975

Hex Bolt,M10×80 2

12103

Hitch Spacer Tube 2 11987

Hex Bolt M8×12 2

NB722

Hitch Bracket 1 11974

45 Angle Bracket

11943

Hex Bolt,M8×55 2 NB721

46 End Plate, Right Side

11940

8 Hitch Tube, Right Side

1 12737

47 Wrapper

12740

Hex Bolt,M8×75 2 NB726

Pinion Gear R.H.

11960

Hitch Pin 1 11986

Slotted Pan Head Screw, M6×12

11991

11 Lock Nut, M6

6 11995

50 Rear Support Brace

12741

Wing Knob 1 11982

51 Brush Shaft

12742

Star Washer,Ø8 1 11985

Carriage Bolt,M8×20 1

11983

Big Flat Washer,Ø8 3 12107

Height Adjustment Handle 1

11976

Height Adjustment Strap 1 11973

Height Adjust Grip 1

11984

Spacer Bushing for Ht Adj.Strap 1 11981

Retainer,Brush (Double) 4

11952

Clevis Pin E 4 12738

56 Lock Nut, M6

11995

Hex Bolt,M8×16 4 11993

Lock Nut, M5

11994

19 Slotted Pan Head Screw, M5×12

14 11992

Retainer,Brush (Single) 8

11953

20 Hex Bolt, M8×40

2 NB152

59 Hex Bolt, M6×20

13788

21 Height Adjustment Tube Assembly

1 12739

Bolt - Hex M5 X 25 4

15306

Hair Cotter Pin,Ø2 4 11989

Clevis Pin Ø6x33 4

12764

Spacer Bushing Ø16×3mm 2 11959

Lower Hopper Frame Tube (L.H)

11965

Spacer for axle 2 11955

Upper Hopper Frame Tube (L.H)

12744

Dust Cover Ass'y 2 11962

Hopper Support Rod 2

12745

Wheel Bushing 4 11980

Plastic Bolt 4

11966

Hub Cap 2 11958

Hopper Frame Tube (Rear) 2

12746

Nylock Nut,M10 2 12102

Hopper Bag 1

12747

Flat Washer, Ø10 4 12101

Hopper Rope 1

11971

Wheel & Tire Ass'y. (with bearing) 2 12763

Vinyl Cap 2

11972

Retaing Ring,Ø15 4 11956

Bag Support Rod 1

12748

Adj. Washer B 2 11999

Bag Arm Tube 2

12728

Pinion Gear L.H. 1 11961

Upper Hopper Frame Tube (R.H) 1

12749

Dowel Pin (Drive) 2 11954

Dust Guard

12751

Adj.Washer A 4 12720

Bag Frame Strap 1

12752

Bushing 2 12719

Clevis Pin Ø10x15 2

12765

37 Special Washer

2 11945

Lower Hopper Frame Tube (R.H) 1

12731

Hex Bolt, M6×40 4 12106

77 Brush

12753

39 End Plate, Left Side

1 11941

swisherinc.com

MANUFACTURING QUALITY LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT SINCE 1945

WHEN ORDERING PARTS, PLEASE HAVE THE

FOLLOWING INORMATION AVAILABLE:

* PRODUCT – ________________

* SERIAL NUMBER - _______________

* MODEL NUMBER - _______________

TYPE - _______________

* PART NUMBER WITH PAINT CODE

* PART DESCRIPTION

TELEPHONE - 1-800-222-8183

FAX - 1-660-747-8650

SWISHER MOWER & MACHINE CO. INC.

SWISHER MOWER & MACHINE CO. INC.SWISHER MOWER & MACHINE CO. INC.

SWISHER MOWER & MACHINE CO. INC.

1602 CORPORATE DRIVE

P.O. BOX 67

WARRENSBURG, MO 64093

ATV & LAWN ACCESSORIES

Owner’s

Manual

12048

IMPORTANT

Read and follow all

Safety Precautions

and Instructions

Before Operating this

Equipment.

Swisher 12048 Owner's manual

Swisher 12048 Owner's manual

Swisher 12048 Owner's manual

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