Smithco Super Star 42-000-E Operator Manual 2010 - Manual (Page 18)

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Introduction
CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS SUPER STAR X-TREME
NSTRUMENTS LOCATED ON THE CONTROL PANEL
A. Oil Light - The oil light should come on when ignition
is on without engine operating. The oil light will light
when the oil pressure is low. If oil light should come
on, shut off engine immediately and find the cause.
B . Ignition Switch - The ignition switch has three
positions: Off-Run-Start.
C . Choke - Pull choke control knob up to close choke
plate when starting a cold engine. A warm engine may not require "choking" to start.
D . Hand Throttle - The hand throttle is used to regulate engine speed.
E. Light - This optional switch turns on front and rear lights.
STEERING
Acquaint yourself with the steering before operating the machine. This ma-
chine is equipped with a tilt steering mechanism. The lever to tilt the steering
wheel is located at bottom of rubber boot on steering column. Hold the lever
down and adjust the steering wheel to a comfortable position.
RAKE LIFT LEVER
This lever (H) raises and lowers all rear attachments. To raise push forward,
to lower pull back. Release the lever when attachment is in proper position
and lever will return to neutral.
LIFT ASSEMBLY LEVER
This lever (J) raises and lowers all attachments under the center of the ma-
chine. To raise push forward, to lower pull back. Release the lever when at-
tachment is in proper position and lever will return to neutral.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Seat adjustment lever is located under front of seat on left side. It allows seat adjust-
ment forward or backward for operator's comfort. The seat also has the start safety
switch in it. To start the Super Star the operator must be sitting on the seat.
RIGHT FLOORBOARD
Foot Pedal controls forward and reverse motion. Pushing down on the front of
pedal (K) will give you a forward motion and pushing down on rear pedal (L)
will give you a reverse motion. When pedal is released the hydrostatic trans-
mission centers and stops the vehicle. Ground speed is proportional to how
far the foot pedal is depressed.
HOUR METER/ VOLT METER
Located on the right front fiberglass cowling. The hour meter indicates hours of machine operation. The hour meter
operates when ignition switch is on. The volt meter indicates battery voltage. When starting the battery, voltage should
not drop below 9 volts, with the key on, engine not operating the voltage should be 12 volts. With engine operating at
3600 rpm the voltage should read around 14 volts.