Smithco Super Star Diesel 43-500-B Operator Manual - Manual (Page 11)

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Introduction
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SETUP
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1. Set park brake. Pull the brake lever up past center and the park brake is engaged.
2. 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 the ten lug nuts provided. Then torque to 64 - 74 ft/lb
(87-100 Nm) using a cross pattern. Retorque after the first 10 hours and
every 200 hours thereafter. Lower machine to ground and remove blocks
and jack.
3. Install steering wheel (Ref 3) on machine. Install key (Ref 4) into tilt
steering shaft. Put steering wheel (Ref 3) onto Tilt steering unit (Ref 5).
Use nit (Ref 2) to secure steering wheel to tilt steering unit. Place cap
(Ref1) onto center of steering wheel.
4. Check the tire pressure. The Knobby tire pressure should be 5 psi (0.34
bar). Turf Trac Tire pressure should be 5 psi (.34 bar).
5. Battery not furnished. Install an automotive type 45 -12 volt; 480 cold
cranking amps (minimum) battery in the battery box of the Super Stars
This is a negative grounding system. Attach the battery hold-downs.
Then attach red positive (+) cable (A) to positive
terminal. Slide rubber boot over the positive terminal to
prevent shorts. Attach black negative (-) cable (B) to
the negative terminal.
Connecting battery cables to the wrong post
could result in personal injury and/or damage
to the electrical system. Make sure battery and
cables do not interfere or rub on any moving
part. Connect the red positive (+) cable (A) to
the battery first. When disconnecting remove
the black negative (-) cable (B) first.
6. Check engine oil and add as necessary. See engine
manual for recommended motor oil. DO NOT OVERFILL.
7. Fill Gas Tanks with Unleaded 87 Octane gasoline (minimum).
Fill Diesel Tanks with Diesel No. 2.
Fuel is flammable. Caution must be used when storing or handling it. Do not fill fuel tank
while engine is operating or in an enclosed area. Fumes are explosive and dangerous to
inhale. DO NOT SMOKE while filling the fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL.
8. Check hydraulic oil level on the tank. The level should be 2 -2 1 /
2
"(5 - 6.35 cm) from top of tank. If level is
low, add SAE 10W-40 API Service SJ or higher motor oil.
9. Machine should be greased before starting.
10. Read operating instructions before starting machine.