Smithco Diesel Super Rake 17-001 Maintenance Manual - Manual (Page 20)

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RAKE LIFT CYLINDER ADJUSTMENTS
Completely lower Rake Lift. Remove cotter pin (A) and clevis pin (B). Place attachment lift arms (C) at 1 /
16
"
above cross member (D) on Rake Lift. Loosen jam nut (E). Twist cylinder extension (F) so clevis pin end of
cylinder extension lines up with holes in attachment lift arm. Replace clevis and cotter pins. Tighten jam nut.
Raise and lower Rake Lift to check for proper clearance.
When the rear rake attachment is lowered while the machine is in forward motion, the
forward speed of the machine will slow drastically. Operator should be prepared for a rapid
change in speed.
STEERING CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
SUPER RAKES AND SUPER STARS
You will have to remove the nose cone assembly to get to the steering sprockets. Steering Sprockets (A)
should be level with each other. Check with straight edge. Make any adjustments. Adjust the chain tensioner
bolt (B) so that the chain is snug. Tighten all nuts and bolts
in place.
PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
The park brake is located on the right hand side of the
machine and operates a brake on the right rear wheel.
Push lever forward to engage and pull back to disengage.
To adjust turn the knob on the end of the handle. For fur-
ther adjustment you may turn the yokes (A) clockwise to
tighten and counter clockwise to loosen.