Smithco Super Star Diesel 43-500-B Operator Manual - Manual (Page 13)

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Introduction
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CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS SUPER STAR DIESEL
INSTRUMENTS 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 . Temperture Light: The temperature light
will come on if machine starts to over heat.
D . Hand Throttle - The hand throttle is used to regulate engine speed.
E. Glow Plug: When ignition is turned to preheat, glow plug lights when ready to start.
F. Light - his is a Rocker switch to turn on and off lights.
G. On/Off valve - Rocker Switch to turn on/off 3 wheel drive.
STEERING
Acquaint yourself with the steering before operating the machine. This
machine 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 posi-
tion.
RAKE LIFT LEVER
This lever (H) raises and lowers all rear attachments. To lower push
forward, to raise 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 machine.
To lower push forward, to raise pull back. Release the lever when attachment 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
adjustment 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 hydro-
static transmission centers and stops the vehicle. Ground speed is proportional to how far the foot pedal is de-
pressed.
HOUR 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.