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The Smithco Commercial Products Two-Year Limited Warranty

Smithco, Inc.  (Smithco) warrants your 2007 or newer Smithco Commercial Product (“Product”) purchased after
January 1, 2007, to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the period of time listed below. Where
a warrantable condition exists, Smithco will repair the Product at no cost to you including diagnosis, labor (at the
Smithco standard labor rate, subject to the Smithco flat rate schedule), and parts.

Warranty Duration is:

(1) Two years, 1500 operational hours* from the date of delivery to the original purchaser or three years

from the date of original manufacturer of the product, whichever occurs first. (*Products equipped with
hour meter).

(2) Products used in rental situations are covered for 90 days from date of delivery to original user/renter.

Owner Responsibilities:

As the Product owner, you are responsible for required maintenance and adjustments stated in your Owner’s
Manual. Failure to perform required maintenance and adjustments can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
You are particularly responsible to train all present and future operators of this product on the safe operation of
this product at your location.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service:

You are responsible for notifying the Authorized Smithco Products Distributor from whom you purchased the Product
as soon as you believe a warrantable condition exists and not later than 30 days from discovery of the condition.

If you need help locating an Authorized Smithco Distributor, or if you have questions regarding your warranty rights or
responsibilities, you may contact us at:

Smithco Product Support Department
200 W Poplar  PO Box 487

Cameron, Wisconsin 54822

Telephone:  1-800-891-9435

E-Mail: 

ProductSupport@smithco.com

Maintenance Parts:

Parts scheduled for replacement as required maintenance (“Maintenance Parts”), are warranted for the period of
time up to the scheduled replacement time for that part.

Items/Conditions Not Covered:

Not all product failures or malfunctions that occur during the warranty period are defects in materials or
workman-ship. The items/conditions listed below are not covered by this warranty:

Product failures which result from the use of non-Smithco replacement parts, or from installation and use of
add-on, modified, or unapproved accessories are not cov-ered.

Product failures which result from failure to perform required maintenance and/or adjustments are not cov-
ered.

Product failures that result from operating the Product in an abusive, negligent or reckless manner are not
covered.

This warranty does not apply to parts subject to con-sumption through use, unless found to be defective.
Examples of parts which are consumed, or used up, during normal Product operation include, but are not
limited to: blades, tines, teeth, scarifiers, rakes, plates, wear plates, castor wheels, tires, batteries, filters,
belts, nozzles, etc.

This warranty does not apply to failures caused by out-side influence. Items considered to be outside influ-
ence include, but are not limited to, weather, storage practices, contamination, use of unapproved coolants,
lubricants, additives, or chemicals, etc.

Summary of Contents for 73-000-B

Page 1: ...Product Support Hwy SS Poplar Ave Cameron WI 54822 1 800 891 9435 productsupport smithco com Operator s Big Vac Engine Drive 73 000 B SN 73045 October 2010...

Page 2: ...Introduction 1 Symbols 2 3 Safe Practices 4 Specifications 5 Optional Equipment 5 Setup 6 7 Controls Instruments 8 Operation 9 Battery 10 Overloading Debris Hopper and Vacuum Housing Wear 11 Diagrams...

Page 3: ...ing assembly and maintenance instructions Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment dam age Keep manuals in a safe place after operator and maintenance personnel have read them Ri...

Page 4: ...Open Choke Closed Hand Throttle Hour Meter Hour Meter Fuse Glow Plug Glow Plug Off Glow Plug On RPM Gasoline Diesel Water Temperature Temperature Light Engine Oil Engine Stop Engine Start Engine Run...

Page 5: ...Parts Manual Operation Pinch Point Step Hot Surface Hydraulic Fluid Penetration Lift Arm Tractor Engage Disengage PTO Ground Speed Fast Slow H High L Low F Forward R Reverse N Neutral Warning Danger...

Page 6: ...n To prevent loss of control or tipping of the vehicle A Use extra caution in backing up the vehicle Ensure area is clear B Do not stop or start suddenly on any slope C Reduce speed on slopes and in s...

Page 7: ...stor 13 x 5 x 6 20 psi 1 4 bar BATTERY optional Automotive type 45 12 volt BCI Group Size 45 Cold CrankingAmps 480 minimum Ground Terminal Polarity Negative Maximum Length 9 23 cm Maximum Width 5 38 1...

Page 8: ...cting 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 po...

Page 9: ...Never use hands to inspect leaks 4 Check hydraulic fluid level in tank Look at the sight gauge on the front left side of the tank The oil level should be at 90 C 194 F If level is low add SAE 10W 40...

Page 10: ...close the tailgate Refer to decal for direction D Reel Off On Valve Turns the reel on or off Refer to decal for direction E Ignition Switch The ignition switch has three positions Off Run Start F Hand...

Page 11: ...s needed 7 Check and clean all debris from blower housing ADJUSTMENTOFBELTTENSIONER There are four maximum belt tensioners on the Big Vac Two control the tension on the belts on the blower housing one...

Page 12: ...lyte 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 a...

Page 13: ...housing and impeller must be cleaned each time the unit is used so the housing liner is inspected daily Only Smithco Sweeper Vacs provide a clean out inspection port for easy inspection and cleaning 2...

Page 14: ...12 Diagrams WIRINGDRAWING...

Page 15: ...72 Switch Boot 1 3 12 017 Hour Meter 1 4 13 488 Ignition Switch 1 5 78 340 Oil Light 1 6 Plug on Engine 1 7 8975 30Amp Circuit Breaker 1 8977 Circuit Breaker Boot 1 8 48 147 Battery Cable Black 1 9 22...

Page 16: ...14 Diagrams HYDRAULICDRAWING...

Page 17: ...72 040 Hydraulic Cylinder 1 72 040 01 Seal Kit 14 23 184 Male Connector 2 15 72 075 Hydraulic Hose 1 16 72 199 Hydraulic Motor 1 17 72 074 Hydraulic Hose 1 18 72 043 Quick Coupler 1 2 Male End 2 19 72...

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Page 19: ...Product Support Hwy SS Poplar Ave Cameron WI 54822 1 800 891 9435 productsupport smithco com Operator s Big Vac Engine Drive 73 000 A SN 73001 January 2006...

Page 20: ...ion 1 Symbols 2 3 Safe Practices 4 Specifications 5 Optional Equipment 5 Setup 6 Overloading Debris Hopper and Vacuum Housing Wear 7 Controls Instruments 8 Operation 9 Battery 10 Diagrams 12 15 Wiring...

Page 21: ...you need help locating an Authorized Smithco Distributor or if you have questions regarding your warranty rights or responsibilities you may contact us at Smithco Product Support Department 200 W Pop...

Page 22: ...warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state THEREARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE SET FORTHABOVE ALLIMPLIED WARRANTIES O...

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