Smithco 45-001C, Operator'S

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Introduction
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CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS GAS MODELS
INSTRUMENTS LOCATED ON THE CONTROL PANEL
A. Oil Light - The oil light should come on when ignition is
on without engine operating. The oil light will light when
the oil pressure is low. If oil light should come on, shut
off engine immediately and find the cause.
B . Ignition Switch - The ignition switch has three posi-
tions: Off-Run-Start.
C . Hand Throttle - The hand throttle is used to regulate
engine speed.
D. Choke - Pull choke control knob up to close choke plate
when starting a cold engine. A warm engine may not
require "choking" to start.
E. Hour Meter - The hour meter indicates hours of ma-
chine operation. It operates only when the ignition
switch is on.
F. Light - (OPTIONAL) This is a Rocker switch to turn on
and off lights.
G. On/Off valve - Sand Star II and Sand Star III ONLY .
Rocker Switch to turn on/off 3 wheel drive.
STEERING
Acquaint yourself with the steering before operating the machine. This ma-
chine is equipped with a tilt steering mechanism. The lever to tilt the steering
wheel is located at bottom of rubber boot on steering column. Hold the lever
down and adjust the steering wheel to a comfortable position.
RAKE LIFT LEVER
Located on right fender, this lever (H) raises and lowers all rear attachments.
To raise push forward, to lower pull back. Release the lever when attachment
is in proper position and lever will return to neutral.
LIFT ASSEMBLY LEVER
Located on right fender, this lever (J) raises and lowers all attachments under
the center of the machine. To raise push forward, to lower pull back. Release
the lever when attachment is in proper position and lever will return to neutral.
FRONT HYDRAULIC PLOW (OPTIONAL COMES WITH PLOW)
Located on right fender, this lever (K) raises and lowers the hydraulic plow in
front of machine. To lower push forward, to raise pull back. Release the lever
when attachment is in proper position and lever will return to neutral.
RIGHT FLOORBOARD
Foot Pedal controls forward and reverse motion. Pushing down on the inside
pedal (L) will give you a forward motion and pushing down on outside pedal
(M) will give you a reverse motion. When pedal is released the hydrostatic
transmission centers and stops the vehicle. Ground speed is proportional to
how far the foot pedal is depressed.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Seat adjustment lever is located under front of seat on left side. It allows seat
adjustment forward or backward for operator's comfort. The seat also has the
start safety switch in it. To start the Sand Star the operator must be sitting on
the seat.