Smithco Super Rake 13-55х (sn 6201 – 6279/1080 – 1120) Parts & Service Manual - Manual (Page 10)

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Introduction
SETUP
The Super Rake arrives from with some assembly required before service.
1. Remove top and sides from shipping crate. Remove metal banding from machine. Remove seat, steering
wheel and anything els in create.
Banding is under tension.
2. Set park brake. Park brake is located on left side of console.
Push brake lever forward and park brake is engaged.
3. Rear wheel mounting. Block front tire. Jack up rear of
machine being careful not to damage underside of machine.
Place wheel on hub lining up bolt holes. Use ten lug bolts
provided. Then torque to 64 - 74 ft/lb (87-100Nm) using a
cross pattern. Retorque after first 10 hours and every 200
hours thereafter. Lower machine to ground and remove
blocks and jack.
4. Install steering wheel (Ref#1) on machine. Place steering
wheel on shaft (Ref#3). Line up holes and insert 1 /
4
x 2" Roll
Pin (Ref#2) into wheel and shaft. Tighten set screw.
5. Check tire pressure. Rear tire pressure should be 5 psi
(0.35bar). Front tire is fluid filled only on 2WD.
6. Battery not furnished. Install an automotive type 45 -12 volt;
300 cold cranking amps (minimum) battery in battery box
located under the seat. Battery should be in battery box with
posts to right with positive to rear. This is a negative ground-
ing system. Attach battery hold-downs. Then attach red
positive (+) cable (A) to positive terminal. Slide rubber boot
over positive terminal to prevent shorts. Attach black negative
(-) cable (B) to negative terminal.
Connecting battery cables to the wrong post could result in personal injury and/or damage to
electrical system. Make sure battery and cables do not interfere or rub on any moving part.
Connect red positive (+) cable (A) to battery first. When disconnecting remove black negative
(-) cable (B) first.
7. Check engine oil and add as necessary. Dip stick is located on back left side of engine. Oil fill is located
on left valve cover, see engine manual for recommended motor oil. DO NOT OVERFILL.
8. Fill fuel tank, located on left rear of machine, with Unleaded 87 Octane gasoline (minimum).
Gasoline is flammable. Caution must be used when storing or handling it. Do not fill fuel tank
while engine is running or in an enclosed area. Fumes are explosive and dangerous to inhale.
DO NOT SMOKE while filling fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL.
9. Check hydraulic oil level in right side tank. The level should be 2" to 2 1 /
2
" from top of fill neck when fluid is
cold. If level is low, add SAE 10W-40 API Service SG motor oil.
10. Machine should be greased before starting. Refer to Lubrication under Maintenance for locations.
11. Read operating instructions before starting machine.