Maintenance Check List - Smith SPS8 User Manual & Parts List

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SPS8

Note: Make sure the ignition is in the OFF position, and

the spark plug is disconnected before servicing.

• Maintain proper engine oil and crankcase levels.

Change every 25-50 hours.

• Clean spark plugs regularly, and set the proper gap.

• Wash the air cleaner element in a non oil-based solvent, then squeeze out residue.

Allow filter to dry before reinstalling in cleaner.

• Keep a coating of grease on the drive shaft and threads for easy installation or removal,

and for longer hex bushing life.

• Grease the two drive shaft bearings every 4 hours.

Grease should be added slowly while the shaft is hand rotated, until a slight bead

of grease forms at the seals. Use a lithium-based, high temperature grease

(LubriLab S-350) into each cleaned grease fitting. DO NOT OVERFILL.

Note: After machine serial number 11511 DO NOT GREASE BEARINGS.

Lifetime lubrication installed. No grease fitting required.

• Grease the tilt lever, lower linkage.

(Clean dirt off of fittings before greasing.)

• Check all fasteners and re-tighten, since the machine will vibrate the fasteners loose if they

are not secured.

• Check the two "V" belts for wear, and adjust (tighten), or replace as required. To replace belts,

check for tightness:

1) Loosen the four engine bolts (ILL# 5, pg. 20) and slide the engine back.

2) Loosen the two side cap screws (ILL# 56, pg. 18), letting Engine mount slide down.

3) Adjust or replace belts as needed, making sure they are aligned properly.

4) Slide engine forward and re-tighten bolts.

5) Place one foot on the Main Frame while lifting up on the engine mount to re-tighten

Cap Screws, making sure the belts are stretched and tight.

• Check that the pulleys are aligned properly to ensure the "V" belt is running true.

• Check wheel for wear and that they are rotating properly, replace if worn. Clean wheels of

material build-up.

• The inside housing must be clean, and remove any build-up from inside the cage so cutters

and drum rotate freely.

• Inspect and change drum bushings and shafts every 40 hours, or when worn (65050 Drum only).