Smithco 30-000-D, Manual

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MAINTENANCE
BATTERY
Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Do not allow flames, sparks or any ignited
object to come near the battery. When charging or working near battery, always shield your eyes and always provide
proper ventilation.
Battery cable should be disconnected before using “Fast Charge”.
Charge battery at 15 amps for 10 minutes or 7 amps for 30 minutes. Do not exceed the recommended charging rate. If
electrolyte starts boiling over, decrease charging.
Always remove grounded (-) battery clamp first and replace it last. Avoid hazards by:
1. Filling batteries in well-ventilated areas.
2. Wear eye protection and rubber gloves.
3. Avoid breathing fumes when electrolyte is added.
4. Avoid spilling or dripping electrolyte.
Battery Electrolyte is an acidic solution and should be handled with care. If electrolyte
is splashed on any part of your body, flush all contact areas immediately with liberal
amounts of water. Get medical attention immediately.
Use of booster battery and jumper cables. Particular care should be used when con-
necting a booster battery. Use proper polarity in order to prevent sparks.
TO JUMP START (NEGATIVE GROUNDED BATTERY):
1. Shield eyes.
2. Connect ends of one cable to positive (+) terminals
of each battery, first (A) then (B).
3. Connect one end of other cable to negative (-) termi-
nal of "good" battery (C).
4. Connect other end of cable (D) to engine block on
unit being started (NOT to negative (-) terminal of
battery)
To prevent damage to other electrical components on unit
being started, make certain that engine is at idle speed
before disconnecting jumper cables.
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 mo-
tion.
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.