Smithco Sand Star Zee 45-501-A, Parts & Service

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Introduction
OPERATION
STEERING CONTROL LEVERS
Acquaint yourself with the steering before operating the machine� This machine is equipped with two steering
control levers (A) that make the machines speed and direction continuously variable� The steering controls
can be moved forward or backward about a neutral position� The neutral position is locked when the steering
control levers are moved outward and the machine will stand still�
Move in a straight line - By moving both controls an equal amount forward or backward, the machine will
move in a straight line forward or backward respectively�
To turn right while going forward
- Move right control lever towards the neutral position� This will cause the
rotation of the right wheel to reduce which will result in the machine turning to the right�
To turn left while going forward - Move left control lever towards the neutral position� This will cause the
rotation of the left wheel to reduce which will result in the machine turning to the left�
Zero Turn - Zero turn can be achieved by moving one control lever backward, behind neutral position, and
carefully moving the other control lever forward from its neutral position� The rotation direction is deter-
mined by the control lever that is moved backward behind the neutral position� If left control lever is
backward, machine will turn left� If right control lever is moved backward, machine will turn right�
WARNING! The machine can move rapidly if one steering control is moved much further than the
other�
Reverse Neutral Forward Right Zero Turn
WARNING! Do not drive up and down hills with slopes greater than 10°� Do not drive across slopes�
STARTING ENGINE
Before operating this machine, become familiar with all controls and functions
of these units� Also complete all maintenance requirements and read all safety
warnings� By knowing the machine thoroughly, how it operates and by doing the
prescribed maintenance steps, you can expect relatively trouble-free operation for
years to come�
1� Set park brake� Start safety switch is on the park brake�
2� The ignition switch is a three position on gas and four position on diesel�
In-
sert key (A) and turn clockwise until engine starts (C)� Release key and it will
return to run position (B)� Use choke and hand throttle as necessary�
3� Allow engine to idle and warm up a few minutes before selecting a direction
of travel�
4� To shut off engine on all gas machines turn key to the stop position�