Smithco Sweep Star 60 (sn 1498 – 1537) Parts & Service Manual - Manual (Page 8)

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Service
MAINTENANCE
(CONTINUED)
WHEEL MOUNTING PROCEDURE
REAR WHEELS
1. Set park brake. Turn machine off and remove key.
2. Block one of the other wheels.
3. Loosen nuts slightly on wheel to be removed.
4. Jack up machine being careful not to damage underside of machine.
5. Remove nuts, remove wheel.
5. Place new wheel on hub lining up bolt holes.
6. Torque nuts to 64-74 ft/lb (87-100 Nm) using a cross pattern. Torque again after first 10 hours and every
200 hours thereafter.
7. Lower machine to ground and remove blocks and jack.
FRONT WHEEL
1. Set park brake. Turn machine off and remove key.
2. Block one of the other wheels.
3. Remove cotter pins from each end of the axle.
4. Remove axle nuts, machine bushings and axle locks.
5. Jack up front of machine being careful not to damage underside of machine.
6. Wheel and axle will come out of slots in the u-bracket, pull wheel forward.
7. Place new wheel on hub lining up bolt holes.
8. Torque nuts to 64-74 ft/lb (87-100 Nm) using a cross pattern. Torque again after first 10 hours and every
200 hours thereafter.
9. Lower machine to ground and remove blocks and jack.
JUMP STARTING
Use of booster battery and jumper cables. Particular care should be used when connecting a
booster battery. Use proper polarity in order to prevent sparks.
To jump start (negative grounded battery):
1. Shield eyes.
2. Connect ends of one cable to positive (+) termi-
nals of each battery, first (A) then (B).
3. Connect one end of other cable to negative (-)
terminal of "good" battery (C).
4. Connect other end of cable (D) to engine block on
unit being started (NOT to negative (-) terminal of
battery)
To prevent damage to other electrical components on
unit being started, make certain that engine is at idle
speed before disconnecting jumper cables.
SWEEPING
While sweeping close tailgate frequently to ensure tailgate does not creep open.