Controls & instruments – Smithco Spray Star 3184 (sn 300G001 – 300G072) Operator Manual User Manual

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Operation

CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS

Q. Ground Speed (Cruise) Control Foot Switch - When rocker switch is turned on and desired speed is

obtained, push foot speed control switch to set cruise. (see below).

R. Master Boom Switch - located on the left floorboard is used to override the master switch on the com-

puter console of the spray systems. By pushing down it will turn on/off the booms. For the 440 System
the Master Switch on the computer must be off for the master boom control switch to work.

S. Reverse / Accelerator Pedal - This pedal controls ground speed. Press pedal to increase speed. Varying

the amount of movement of the pedal will vary the ground speed. To activate Reverse, you lift up on the
pedal with you toe.

When pedals are released the hydrostatic transmission centers and stops the vehicle with a braking
action.

GROUND SPEED CONTROL

The ground speed control does not work the
same as an automotive type cruise. The
ground speed control is located on the center
floorboard and is used to lock forward speed.

TO ENGAGE:

1. Flip rocker switch ‘On’ (green light).

2. Obtain desired speed with foot pedal.

3. Step on foot switch to lock speed.

4. Push foot switch again to disengage.

To avoid abrupt stop, place foot
on traction pedal before disengaging speed control.

TOWING

When it is necessary to move the Spray Star 3180 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 connected to he seat switch and automatically
engages when operator gets up from the seat. So when machine is not being driven, the machine 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.

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