6
Introduction
SETUP
The Bunker Rakes arrive from
Smithco
Smithco
Smithco
Smithco
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. Retorque 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 steer-
ing wheel onto shaft (Ref 3) Line up holes and insert
1
/
4
x 2" Roll Pin (Ref 2) into wheel shaft. Tighten set
screw.
4. Check the tire pressure. The tire pressure should be
8 psi (0.55 bar)
5. Battery not furnished. Install an automotive type 45 -
12 volt; 480 cold cranking amps (minimum) battery in
the battery box of the Super Star. 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 moving
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).
.
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.
