Smithco Sweep Star 48H Operator Manual (2013) - Manual (Page 9)

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SETUP
The Sweep Star arrives from setup and ready for service.
1. Set park brake.
2. Check the tire pressure. Sweep Star 60: The front tire and castor wheels are 20 psi (1.4 bar) and the rear
tires are 18 psi (1.3 bar). Sweep Star 48: All tires and castor wheels are 20 psi (1.4 bar). All are maximum
pressures.
3. Check the installation of the battery, which is located
below the seat. This is a negative grounding system.
Connecting battery cables to the wrong post
could result in personal injury and/or damage to
the electrical system. Make sure battery and
cables do not interfere or rub on any moving
part. Connect the red positive(+) cable (A) to the
battery first. When disconnecting remove the
black negative(-) cable (B) first.
4. Check the engine oil and add as necessary. The dip stick
is located under the seat directly behind the control panel.
Oil fill is located on top of valve cover, use SAE 10W-40 API Service SJ or higher motor oil. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
5. Fill fuel tank, located on right side, with Unleaded 87 Octane gasoline (minimum) for gas machines and
No.1-D or No. 2-D, S500: Low Sulfur Diesel (LSD) less than 500 ppm or 0.05 wt.%; or No1-D or No.2-D,
S15: Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) less than 15 ppm or 0.0015 wt.%or diesel machines.
Fuel is flammable. Caution must be used when storing or handling it. Do not fill fuel tank
while engine is running or in an enclosed area. Fumes are explosive and dangerous to
inhale. DO NOT SMOKE while filling the fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL.
6. Check hydraulic fluid level in tank. Remove cap and add SAE 10W-40 API Service SJ or higher motor oil
if necessary. Fluid level should be about 2"-2 1 /
2
" (5 - 6.4 cm) from the top of the tank when cold.
7. Machine should be greased before starting. See Maintenance part of manual.
8. Read operating instructions before starting.