Smithco Sweep Star 48 Operator Manual (2004) - Manual (Page 11)

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Introduction
CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS
A. Circuit Breaker - The circuit breaker is a re-settleable fuse. To reset push down on it.
B. Hour Meter - The hour meter indicates hours of machine operation. It operates only when the ignition
switch is on.
C. Ammeter - The ammeter indicates the rate of charging or discharging of battery.
D. Ignition Switch - The ignition switch has three positions: Off - Run - Start.
E. Hand Throttle - The hand throttle is used to regulate engine speed.
F. Choke - The choke is used in starting the engine. Pull choke out to close choke plate when starting a
cold engine. Push in when engine starts. A warm engine may not require "choking" to start.
G. Reel Lift Lever - The reel lift lever is used raise and lower the reel. Pull back to raise the reel. Push
forward to lower the reel.
H. Hopper Lift Lever - The hopper lift lever is used to raise and lower the hopper. Pull back to raise the
hopper. Push forward to lower the hopper.
I. Tailgate Lever - The tailgate lever is used to open and close the tailgate. Pull back to open the tailgate.
Push forward to close the tailgate. Tailgate tends to creep open while sweeping. Frequently close the
tailgate to ensure no creeping.
J. Park Brake - The park brake is only a parking brake. Pull back to release, push forward to apply.
K. Oil Light - The oil light should come on when the ignition is on without the engine running and go out when
the engine is running. The oil light will light when the oil pressure is low. If oil light should come on, shut
engine off immediately and find the cause.
L. Charge Light - The charge light should come on when the ignition is on, without the engine running.
When the engine is running the light should go out. The charge light will light when the charging system
is not charging. If the charge light should come on, shut engine off and find cause.
M. Temperature Light - Temperature light will come on and a buzzer will sound when the engine starts to
overheat.
N. Glow Plug Indicator Light - When key is turned counter clockwise to "Preheat" the light will light. When it
goes out the engine is ready to start.
O. Stop Knob - The stop knob is used to start the engine. The knob must be pulled out to start and run the
engine. Push in to stop engine.
P. Electric Clutch - Controls the reel electrically. Move the switch to the left and the reel will disengage. If
moved to the right reel will engage. NOTE: Electric clutch must be disengaged before starting.
Q. Inclinometer - Indicates machine tilt on side hill. DO NOT EXCEED 10°.