Smithco Supreme 35-000-A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 8)

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Introduction
SETUP
The Bunker Rakes arrive from with some assembly required before service.
1. Set park brake. Push park brake lever away from drivers position to set brake.
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 (87-100Nm) 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#1) on machine. Put steering wheel onto
shaft (Ref#3). Place nut(Ref#2) on wheel shaft. Tighten nut and place
cap over nut.
4. Check the tire pressure. The tire pressure should be
5 psi (0.35bar).
5. Battery not furnished. Install an automotive type 45 -12 volt;
480 cold cranking amps (minimum) battery in the battery box
of the Supeme. This is a negative grounding system. Attach
the battery hold-down. 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 OVER-
FILL.
7. Fill Gas Tanks 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 the fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL.
8. Check hydraulic oil level on the tank of the Supreme. The level should be 2 -2 1 /
2
"(5 - 6.35cm) from bottom
of filler neck. If level is low, add SAE 10W-40 API Service SG motor oil.
9. Machine should be greased before starting. There are two grease fittings on the Supreme. One on the belt
idler arm and one on the rod end of the steering cylinder. Use No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base
Grease.
10. Read operating instructions before starting machine.