Smithco 45-001C, Operator'S

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Introduction
PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com
SETUP
The Bunker Rakes arrive from
Smithco
with some assembly required before service.
1. Set park brake. Push the brake down past center and the park brake is engaged.
2. Rear wheel mounting. Block front tire. Jack up rear of machine
being careful not to damage underside of machine. Place wheel
on hub lining up bolt holes. Use the ten lug nuts provided. Then
torque to 64 - 74 ft/lb (87-100 Nm) using a cross pattern. Re-
torque after the first 10 hours and every 200 hours thereafter.
Lower machine to ground and remove blocks and jack.
3. Install steering wheel (Ref 1) on machine. Put steering wheel onto
shaft (Ref 3) or tilt steering mechanism. Line up holes and insert
1
/
4
x 2" Roll Pin (Ref 2) into wheel shaft or tighten nut, depending
the model.
4. Check the tire pressure. The Knobby tire pressure should be 5 psi
(0.34 bar). Turf Trac Tire pressure should be 5 psi (.34 bar).
5. Battery not furnished. Install an automotive type 45 -12 volt;
480 cold cranking amps (minimum) battery in the battery box of
the Sand Stars This is a negative grounding system. Attach the battery hold-downs. Then attach red
positive (+) cable (A) to positive terminal. Slide rubber
boot over the positive terminal to prevent shorts.
Attach black negative (-) cable (B) to the negative
terminal.
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 mov-
ing part. Connect the red positive (+) cable
(A) to the battery first. When disconnecting
remove the black negative (-) cable (B) first.
6. Check engine oil and add as necessary. See engine manual for recommended motor oil. DO NOT
OVERFILL .
7. Fill Gas Tanks with Unleaded 87 Octane gasoline (minimum). Fill Diesel Fuel Tank with No. 2-D, S500:
Low Sulfur Diesel (LSD) less than 500 ppm or 0.05 wt.%. When filling the fuel tank stop when the fuel
reaches 1 inch (2.54cm) from the top. This space is necessary for fuel expansion. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Fuel is flammable. Caution must be used when storing or handling it. Do
not fill fuel tank while engine is operating or in an enclosed area. Fumes are
explosive and dangerous to inhale. DO NOT SMOKE while filling the fuel tank.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
8. Check hydraulic oil level on the tank. The level should be 2 -2
1
/
2
"(5 - 6.35 cm) from top of tank. If level
is low, add SAE 10W-40 API Service SJ or higher motor oil.
9. Machine should be greased before starting.
10. Read operating instructions before starting machine.