Smithco TCV 5000 Turf Truck (sn DT310022 – Current) Operator Manual - Manual (Page 12)

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Service
WHEEL CREEP
WHEEL CREEP
"Creep" is when the engine is running and hydrostatic transmission is in neutral,
but due to inadequate alignment, wheels still move. Do the following procedure to
stop this motion.
1. Lift up and support machine so rear wheels are off the ground and can turn
freely.
2. In the engine compartment, the hydrostatic pump is on the right side. The
shift arm (D) is on top of the pump The idler arm (B) has a bearing that rides
in the vee of the shift arm. Loosen bolt (A).
3. With engine running, move bearing (B) so it centers on the shift arm (D) and
'wheel creep' stops.
4. Tighten all fasteners and test by using foot pedal linkage to see that 'creep'
is removed.
5. Turn engine off and lower machine.
ADJUSTMENTS
SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH
To adjust the interlock switch on the back hydrostatic pump loosen the set screw on the front half of the switch,
with the ignition switch OFF. With a continuity tester connected across the switch, it should light with the shift
arm centered. Move the shift arm to the right or left and the light should go off. By turning the back half of the
switch clockwise it will reduce the amount of travel on the shift arm that is required for the light to remain on. The
light must be on ONLY with the shift arm centered.
TOWING
When it is necessary to move the dump truck without the engine running, there are 2 things that need to be
done. First, the bypass valve built into hydrostatic pump must be "open" by turning it
1 /
4
turn to open. The valve
is located on the back side of the pump. An "open" valve allows fluid to pass through the wheels freely. When
normal driven operation is desired, valve should be "closed" by turning it clockwise. Failure to "close" the valve
with engine running means no power to wheels. Secondly, the hand brake needs to be manually released. The
hand brake is located under the engine. To manually release the brake you must loosen the locknut and screw
in the stem to the bottom. Tighten the lock nut and pump handle until hard.
MANUAL BRAKE HAND PUMP MANIFOLD
The hand brake is located under the engine. The hand brake is con-
nected to he seat switch and automatically engages when operator
gets up from the seat. So when machine is not being driven, the ma-
chine is locked down. If engine is not running or you are towing the
machine you will have to manually release the brake. To manually
release the brake you must loosen the locknut and screw in the
stem to the bottom. Tighten the lock nut and pump handle until hard.
Run machine at half-throttle minimum, prior to operating
tration pedal. This will ensure proper brake release.