Smithco Super Star - Setup; Connecting Battery Cables; Fueling Precautions

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Introduction
PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com
SETUP
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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 thereaf-
ter. Lower machine to ground and remove blocks and
jack.
3. Install steering wheel (Ref 1) on machine. Put
steering wheel onto shaft (Ref 3) or tilt steering
mechanism. Line up holes and insert
1
/4 x 2" Roll Pin
(Ref 2) into wheel shaft or tighten nut, depending the
model.
4. Check the tire pressure. The Knobby tire pressure
should be 5 psi (0.34 bar). Turf Trac Tire pressure
should be 5 psi (.34 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 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 OVER-
FILL.
7. Fill Gas Tanks with Unleaded 87 Octane gasoline (minimum).
Fill Diesel Tanks with Diesel No. 2.
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.