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Operator’s Super Star Diesel Model 43-500-B Super Star FX Model 43-250-A October 2014 Product Support: Hwy SS & Poplar Ave; Cameron WI 54822 1-800-891-9435 productsupport@smithco.com...
Safe Practices .................. 6 Super StarDiesel Specifications ............7 Super Star FX Specifications ............8 Setup ....................9 Controls & Instruments Super Star FX ..........10 Controls & Instruments Super Star Diesel ........11 Operation ..................12 Daily Checklist ................13 Quick Hitch ..................
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. All Smithco Smithco machines have a Serial Number and Model Number. Both numbers are needed when ordering Smithco Smithco Smithco parts. Refer to engine manual for placement of engine serial number.
Temperature Gasoline Diesel Glow Plug - On Glow Plug - Off Glow Plug Hour Meter Hour Meter Fuse Hand Throttle Choke - Closed Choke - Open Park Brake Hydraulic Oil Park Brake Release Level PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.smithco.com...
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Up/Down Arrow Down/Lower Up/Raise Manual No Smoking Moving Parts Operation Step Hot Surface Pinch Point Hydraulic Fluid Lift Arm Tractor Penetration Engage Disengage Ground Speed Fast Slow Forward High Warning Danger Reverse Neutral Caution PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.smithco.com...
Section 4442, maintained in effective working order or the engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for the pre- vention of fire pursuant to Section 4443. Other states or jurisdictions may have similar laws. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.smithco.com...
: When the rear rake attachment is lowered while the machine is in forward motion, the forward speed of the machine will slow drastically. Operator should be prepared for rapid change in speed. U.S. Patent # 5,725,068 25-337-P PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.smithco.com...
17. Keep the area of operation clear of all bystanders. 18. Never carry passengers. 19. Stop engine before making repairs/adjustments or checking/adding oil to the crankcase. 20. Use parts and materials supplied by Smithco Smithco only. Do not modify any function or part. Smithco Smithco Smithco These machines are intended for professional maintenance on golf courses, sports turf, and any other area maintained turf and related trails, paths and lots.
9" (23 cm) FLUID CAPACITY Crankcase Oil See Engine Manual Fuel 20 quarts (18.93 liters) Hydraulic Fluid 20 quarts (18.93 liters) Grade of Hydraulic Fluid SAE 10W-40 API Service SJ or higher Motor Oil PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.smithco.com...
9" (23 cm) FLUID CAPACITY Crankcase Oil See Engine Manual Fuel 20 quarts (18.93 liters) Hydraulic Fluid 20 quarts (18.93 liters) Grade of Hydraulic Fluid SAE 10W-40 API Service SJ or higher Motor Oil PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.smithco.com...
SETUP The Bunker Rakes arrive from Smithco Smithco with some assembly required before service. Smithco Smithco Smithco 1. Set park brake. Pull the brake lever up 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.
CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS SUPER STAR FX INSTRUMENTS LOCATED ON THE CONTROL PANEL Hand Throttle - The hand throttle is used to regulate engine speed. 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.
Ground speed is proportional to how far the foot pedal is de- pressed. HOUR 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. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.smithco.com...
Lubricating oil recommended when a low-sulfur or high-sulfur fuel is used. O= Recommended X= Not Recommended Fuel Lubricating Oil Class Low-sulfur High-sulfur CF-4 CG-4 PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.smithco.com...
SERVICE CHART SUPER STAR FX Before servicing or making adjustments to the machine, stop engine, set park break, block wheels and remove key from ignition. Follow all procedures and ONLY use parts prescribed by the manufacturer. Read the engine manual before maintenance.
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Clean oil cooler fins. Every 500 hours or yearly Clean air cooling system. Change radiator coolant. Check safety filter in remote air cleaner. In dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present, clean more often. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.smithco.com...
HOW TO RAKE A SAND TRAP HOW TO RAKE A SAND TRAP View bunker to determine the most efficient pattern to follow so that rake pattern and configuration of bunker will flow in same general direction and look attractive. Enter bunker at its lowest point. Perhaps drain area or another point where “lip” of the trap is minimal. Operate at 2-4 m.p.h.
4. Connect other end of cable (D) to engine block on unit being started (NOT to negative (-) terminal of battery) To prevent damage to other electrical components on unit being started, make certain that engine is at idle speed before disconnecting jumper cables. PARTS MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT smithco.com...
▪ Maschinenbezeichnung ▪ Ονομασία μηχανήματος ▪ Gépnév ▪ Denominazione della macchina ▪ Iekārtas nosaukums ▪ Mašinos pavadinimas ▪ Smithco Diesel Super Star Isem tal-Magna ▪ Nazwa urządzenia ▪ Nome da Máquina ▪ Numele echipamentului ▪ Názov stroja ▪ Naziv stroja ▪ Nombre de la máquina ▪...
The place and date of the declaration ▪ Място и дата на декларацията ▪ Místo a datum prohlášení ▪ Sted og dato for erklæringen ▪ Plaats en Smithco West Inc. datum van de verklaring ▪ Deklaratsiooni väljastamise koht ja kuupäev ▪ Vakuutuksen paikka ja päivämäärä ▪ Lieu et date de la déclaration ▪...
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▪ Maschinenbezeichnung ▪ Ονομασία μηχανήματος ▪ Gépnév ▪ Denominazione della macchina ▪ Iekārtas nosaukums ▪ Mašinos pavadinimas ▪ Smithco Super Star FX Isem tal-Magna ▪ Nazwa urządzenia ▪ Nome da Máquina ▪ Numele echipamentului ▪ Názov stroja ▪ Naziv stroja ▪ Nombre de la máquina ▪...
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The place and date of the declaration ▪ Място и дата на декларацията ▪ Místo a datum prohlášení ▪ Sted og dato for erklæringen ▪ Plaats en Smithco West Inc. datum van de verklaring ▪ Deklaratsiooni väljastamise koht ja kuupäev ▪ Vakuutuksen paikka ja päivämäärä ▪ Lieu et date de la déclaration ▪...
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30 days from discovery of the condition. If you need help locating an Authorized Smithco Distributor, or if you have questions regarding your warranty rights or responsibilities, you may contact us at:...
This warranty does not apply to normal “wear and tear” items. Normal “Wear and Tear” includes, but is not lim- ited to, damage to seats due to wear or abrasion, worn painted surfaces, scratched decals or windows, etc. Smithco may require the return of failed parts or components in order to determine the validity of any warranty claim.
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