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

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Introduction

CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS SUPER STAR

INSTRUMENTS LOCATED ON THE CONTROL PANEL

A.

Electric On/Off Valve Switch - Toggle switch that turns 2 Wheel to
3 Wheel Drive. For 42-117 Optional Electric Valve Kit.

B.

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.

C.

Ignition Switch - The ignition switch has three positions: Off-Run-
Start.

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.

Hand Throttle  -  The hand throttle is used to regulate engine
speed.

F.

Blower - This is an optional switch that comes with the Leaf and Debris Blower.

G.

Light - this is an optional switch that comes with the Light Kit.

STEERING

Acquaint yourself with the steering  before operating the machine. This machine is equipped with a tilt steering mecha-
nism. 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

 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

This lever (J) raises and lowers all attachments under the center of the ma-
chine. To raise push forward, to lower pull back. Release the lever when at-
tachment is in proper position and lever will return to neutral.

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 Super Star the operator must be sitting on the seat.

RIGHT FLOORBOARD

Foot Pedal controls forward and reverse motion. Pushing down on the front of
pedal (K) will give you a forward motion and pushing down on rear pedal (L)
will give you a reverse motion. When pedal is released the hydrostatic trans-
mission centers and stops the vehicle. Ground speed is proportional to how far
the foot pedal is depressed.

HOUR METER/ VOLT METER

 Located on the right front fiberglass cowling. The hour meter indicates hours of machine operation. The hour meter
operates when ignition switch is on. The volt meter indicates battery voltage. When starting  the battery, voltage should
not drop below 9 volts, with the key on, engine not operating the voltage should be 12 volts. With engine operating at
3600 rpm the voltage should read around 14 volts.