Smithco Diesel Super Rake 17-001-D (sn 2702 – 2721) Parts & Service Manual - Manual (Page 15)

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Service
ADJUSTMENTS
SPEED BOSS
Speed Boss allows the machine to operate at a proper speed while
raking bunkers on golf courses. This speed has been factory set at
an average speed of 3-4 MPH(5-6.5 kph). The Speed Boss will only
limit the speed while the rake is in lowered into the operating posi-
tion. The speed setting should be adjusted by sliding the locking
collar (D) forward to slow down and back to speed up. This locking
collar (D) controls how far the speed boss arm (E) moves. You may
fine tune adjust by removing the ball joint (A) from the push pull cable (B).
Then loosen nut (C). Turn ball joint clockwise to make the machine operate
faster or turn counter clockwise to go slower. Tighten jam nut. Connect ball
joint to limiting arm on rake lift. Check to make sure nothing is binding and test
drive to check desired speed. The speed boss can be disengaged by roatating
the locking collar (D) to point downward.
When the rear rake attachment is lowered while the machine is in forward position, the
forward speed of the machine will slow drastically. Operator should be prepared for rapid
change in speed.
ADJUSTMENT OF BELT TENSIONER
There is one belt tensioner (ref A above) on the Diesel Super Rake. It controls the
tension on the belt from the engine to the pump during cold starting. The proper
tension of the idler should be 12 to 15 as per the gauge (A) on the side of the
tightener. Over tightening the belt will shorten the life of the belt and the machine
may not perform to the best of its ability. To adjust belt tensioner, loosen bolt
holding tensioner. Bring idler pulley tight to belts and turn tensioner into belts to
15°. Tighten holder bolt.
COLD STARTING THE MACHINE
In temperatures below 40°F (4° C) we recommend that you use the cold cranking device
installed on this machine. Below the seat, in front of the engine is a cold crank lever (B)
that controls a tensioner arm (A) with an idler pulley on it. This is the cold cranking
device. Before machine is started engage the cold crank lever. Start machine and allow
to run for approximately 5 minutes. Shut machine off and disengage cold crank lever.
Restart machine with the cold cranking device disengaged.
DO NOT ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE COLD START WHILE ENGINE IS
RUNNING!
STORAGE
Engines stored over 30 days need to be protected or drained of fuel to prevent gum from forming in a fuel system
or on essential carburetor parts.
1. Drain the coolant in the radiator. Open the cock at the bottom of the radiator and remove the pressure
caps to drain water completely. Leave the cock open. Hang a note written "No Water" on the pressure
caps. Since water may freeze when the temperature drops below 32°F (0°C), it is very important that no
water is left in the machine.
2. Remove dirty engine oil, fill with new oil and run the engine for about 5 minutes to let the oil penetrate to
all the parts.
3. Check all the bolts and nuts, tighten if necessary.
4. Remove the battery from the engine, recharge it and adjust the electrolyte level. Store the battery in a dry
and dark place.