Smithco SUPER RAKE 13-550-D, Operator'S Manual

12

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

5 psi (0.35 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 Rakes and Super 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 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).

Fill Diesel Tanks with Diesel No. 2.

Gasoline 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.