Smithco Super Star 42-000-E Operator Manual 2010 - Manual (Page 16)

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Introduction
CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS GAS SUPER RAKE
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Located on right fender.
A. Ignition Switch: Three Position. Stop-Run-Start.
B. Two Or Three Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive valve is located on
front right fender. Push to engage front wheel drive and pull to
disengage front wheel drive.
Disengage front wheel drive for transport and plow
operation only. Three to two wheel drive can be shifted
on the fly. Two wheel drive increases ground speed.
C. Ammeter: The ammeter indicates the rate of charging or discharging of battery.
D. Fuse Holder and Fuse: Located in center right side of instrument panel. A 30 Amp fuse is used.
E. 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 cause.
F. Hour Meter: The hour meter indicates hours of machine operation. The hour meter operates when igni-
tion switch is on.
G. Choke: Choke is located in center of instrument panel. Pull choke to rear to close choke plate when
starting a cold engine. A warm engine may not require "choking" to start.
H. Hand Throttle: Hand throttle is located on left side of instrument panel. Use it to regulate engine speed.
RIGHT FLOORBOARD
Foot Pedal controls forward and reverse motion. Pushing down on the
front of pedal (I) will give you a forward motion and pushing down on rear
pedal will give you a reverse motion. When pedal is released the hydro-
static transmission centers and stops the vehicle. Ground speed is propor-
tional to how far the foot pedal is depressed. (I) is the Hand Lift for the
Sand Plow.
Quick removal of foot from forward or reverse pedal will
result in an abrupt stop of machine.
STEERING
The automotive type steering wheel is connected to the front wheel as-
sembly by a chain driven sprocket. This allows for quick turns and short
turning radius.
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. There are four
different bolt patterns so that you can manually adjust seat to fit operator’s
comfort.
PARK BRAKE
Park brake is located on left fender. Push lever (K) forward to re-
lease brake and pull lever rearward to set brake. Park brake must
be applied to start trap rake.
VALVE PANEL
The Lift Levers are located on left fender. To raise push down and to
lower pull back forward. Release the lever when attachment is in
proper position and lever will return too neutral. The Rake Lift lever
(L) is on the inside of the machine. The Lift Assembly lever (M) is
on the outside closest to the seat unless equipped with a hydraulic
plow then the plow lever is closest to the seat.