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Parts & Service Operators SWEEP STAR P48HE Model 71-700-B High Dump Engine Drive Serial#: P48HE - 7961 JUNE 2010 Product Support: Hwy SS & Poplar Ave; Cameron WI 54822 1-800-891-9435 productsupport@smithco.com...
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a product. Read this manual and all other manuals pertaining to the Sweep Star P48 carefully as they contain safety, oper- ating, assembly and maintenance instructions. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
SAFE PRACTICES 1. It is your responsibility to read this manual and all publications associated with this machine (engine, accessories and attachments). 2. Never allow anyone to operate or service the machine or its attachments without proper training and instructions. Never allow minors to operate any equipment. 3.
SETUP The Sweep Star P48 arrives from with some setup required. 1. The tongue and wheel will need to be installed. 2. You will need a tow vehicle to move the Sweep Star P48. The Sweep Star P48 has a Clevis Hitch that will need a diameter by 4"...
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OPERATION TOWING POSITIONS 1. The Sweep Star P48 has 2 Towing positions, operating and transport. 2. In transport position the sweeper follows directly behind the tow vehicle. This is used to tow the sweeper to and from the area being swept. The sweeper can be operated in transport position in small confined areas.
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OPERATION REMOVING SWEEPER FROM TOW VEHICLE 1. Make sure hopper is empty of all material, lowered to the ground position and parked on a level surface. 2. Set park brake on tow vehicle. Shut off engine. 3. Move valve levers back and forth several times to relieve hydraulic system pressure before disconnecting hoses form couplers.
OPERATION STOPPING THE ENGINE .1 Do not move choke control to CHOKE position to stop engine. Backfire or engine damage may occur. 2. Move Throttle control to idle or SLOW position. Then turn key to off position. 3. Close fuel shut off valve. 4.
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MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED) TIRE PRESSURE Caution must be used when inflating a low tire to recommended pressure. Over inflating can cause tires to explode. Tires on the machine should be 18 psi (1.3 bar). Improper inflation will reduce tire life considerably. WHEEL MOUNTING PROCEDURE 1.
BELT TENSIONER ON P48E BELT TENSIONER The belt tensioner controls the tension on the belt from the engine to the pump. The proper tension of the idler should be in the second notch on the side of the tensioner. Over tightening the belt will shorten the life of the belt and the machine may not perform to the best of its ability.
TROUBLE SHOOTING If hopper and sweeper head will not raise. Check for proper connection of hydraulic hoses to couplers. Check hydraulic couplers for full engagement. Check hydraulic oil level in tow vehicle. Check for damage or leaking of hydraulic cylinders. Hopper may be overloaded.
MAIN FRAME P48HE HIGH DUMP ENGINE DRIVE DRAWING...
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MAIN FRAME P48HE HIGH DUMP ENGINE DRIVE PARTS LIST REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 13-584 Oil Tank 13-747 Filler Breather 13-586-03 Neck 23-006 Oil Filter 23-031 Replacement Filter Only 7-834 Hydraulic Cylinder 7-819 Lift Cylinder Pin 76-288 Spacer HMB-100-14 Machine Bushing 1 x 14GA 7-712 Hydraulic Pump 7-718...
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MAIN FRAME P48HE HIGH DUMP ENGINE DRIVE DRAWING...
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MAIN FRAME P48HE HIGH DUMP ENGINE DRIVE PARTS LIST REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 78-119 Outer Bearing 33-073-01 Grease Seal 20-181 U-Bolt 7-719 Main Frame 7-869 Inside Frame 23-167 Male Elbow 7-721 Belt Guard...
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HIGH DUMP HOPPER PARTS LIST REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 7-829 Hopper Door 8803-44 Trim 7-831 Screen Cover 7-826 Right Hinge Bracket 7-830 Screen Door HB-516-18-100 Bolt - 18 -1 HNTL-516-18 Lock Nut - 18 7-827 Left Hinge Bracket 7-808 Hopper Assembly HB-38-16-100 Bolt -16 x 1...
REEL PARTS LIST REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 7-833 Hydraulic Motor HB-12-13-175 Bolt - 13 x 1 HNTL-12-13 Lock Nut - 13 HB-38-16-125 Bolt - 16 x 1 HNFL-38-16 Flange Whiz Lock Nut - 16 7-874 Front Flap 7-873 Side Flap HSSQ-38-16-300 Square Head Set Screw - 16 x 3...
Roller Height Adjustment Plates 16-088 Decal, Moving Parts / Hot Reel 25-286 Decal, Pinch Point Front Reel Deck, Rear Hopper 25-358 Decal, Smithco 2.25 x 12 Main Frame Sides 25-359 Decal, Smithco 3.25 x 17 Rear Hopper 27-097 Decal, Oil OilTank...
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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.
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Smithco may require the return of failed parts or components in order to determine the validity of any warranty claim. Smithco will not be obligated to replace components of other manufacturers if inspection by the original component manufacturer indicates that failure was due to normal wear and tear, expected consumption through use or improper care or service.
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