Official Swisher rear-engine riding mower parts

Top-selling replacement parts for Swisher rear engine riding mowers

• Blade belt. The blade belt attaches to the engine pulley and spins the cutting blade(s).
• Cutting blade. Replacement cutting blades for riding mowers are available in different shapes and sizes. Replace mower blades when they're worn or damaged.
• Brake interlock switch. The brake interlock switch detects whether you have the brake pedal fully pushed down. The parking brake holds the brake pedal in the fully depressed position so the brake interlock switch also recognizes whether you have the parking brake set. The brake interlock switch won't allow you to start the tractor without the parking brake set or the brake pedal fully depressed.
• Carburetor. The carburetor blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine.

Troubleshooting your Swisher rear-engine riding mower when it won't start

There are numerous explanations for why a riding lawn mower won't start, including everything from bad gas or a bad battery to a failed starter motor or bad ignition coil.

If you find yourself constantly having to charge the battery before starting the engine, a bad battery or failed alternator could be causing the problem. Connect the battery to a charger and if the battery won't charge fully within 8 hours, then you'll likely need to replace the battery. If the battery is okay, then a problem in the engine's charging system is causing the constantly drained battery. The engine uses an alternator to generate current, which constantly charges the battery and powers the mower's electrical system while the engine runs. When the alternator fails, the battery attempts to power the mower on its own and quickly drains without recharging. Replace the alternator if it isn't charging the battery.