Smithco 14270, Parts & Service

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Service
ADJUSTMENTS
WHEEL ‘CREEP’ ADJUSTMENT
‘Creep’ is when engine is running and hydrostatic transmission is in neutral, but due to inadequate alignment,
wheels still move. Do the following procedures to stop this
motion.
1. Lift up and support machine so all wheels are off the
ground and can turn freely.
2. On the top of the pump there is a ball bearing on a
creep arm. Loosen the bolt (A).
3. With engine running adjust the ball bearing right or left
in slot so ball bearing centers on the swash arm.
4. Tighten all fasteners and test by using foot pedal
linkage to see that the "creep" is removed.
5. Turn engine off and lower machine.
PARK BRAKE
The park brake is located on the right hand side of the machine and operates a
brake on the right rear wheel. Push lever forward to engage and pull back to disen-
gage.
To adjust turn the knob on the end of the handle. For further adjustment you may
turn the yokes (A) clockwise to tighten and counter clockwise to loosen.
TO ADJUST FOOT PEDAL THROTTLE CABLE
1. Jack up unit so that all drive wheel are off the ground. (Use jack stands)
2. Start the engine, make certain that the hand throttle
is in the idle position (1200 engine RPM).
3. Engine speed must increase as soon as the foot
pedal begins to move in either direction. At the full
forward position, the engine RPM must be 3600 RPM
± 100.
4. Minor adjustment can be made by backing out
(unscrewing) (Ref A) until you reach full engine RPM
with the foot pedal fully depressed in the forward
position. Be sure to recheck after the nuts are fully
tightened.
5. Major adjustment needs to be made at (Ref B) by pulling the slack out of the cable. Loosen the screw in
the wire block that is clamped onto the end of the cable and sliding it up to the cable block that is through
the throttle plate. Do not let the throttle plate move to increase idle speed. Tighten the screw.
6. Test run to determine that there is no binding and that engine idle speed is 1200 RPM and that it is 3600
RPM at full forward position of the foot pedal.