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Parts & Service Sweep Star 48H 48-500-A SN: GH5283 May 2019 Product Support: Hwy SS & Poplar Ave; Cameron WI 54822 1-800-891-9435 productsupport@smithco.com...
Reel Height Adjustment ................10 Diagrams ....................11-15 Wiring Diagram ..................12-13 Hydraulic Diagram High Lift ...............14-15 Parts ......................16-51 Smithco Engineered Roll Over Protection .........16-17 Nose Cone ..................18-19 Steering ....................20-21 Front Fork ..................22-23 Foot Pedal Linkage ................24-25 Seat and Console ................26-27 Fuel and Oil Tank ................28-29...
Thank you for purchasing a Smithco product. Read this manual and all other manuals pertaining to the Sweep Star 48H carefully as they have safety, op- erating, assembly and maintenance instructions. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
19. Stop engine before making repairs/adjustments or checking/adding oil to the crankcase. 20. Use parts and materials supplied by Smithco only. Do not modify any function or part. These machines are intended for professional maintenance on golf courses, sports turf, and any other area maintained turf and related trails, paths and lots.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR SWEEP STAR 48H WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS HIGH LIFT Length 121" (307 cm) Width 60" (153 cm) Height with Hopper Down 63" (160 cm) Height with Hopper Up 126" (320 cm) Wheel Base 70" (179 cm) Weight 1900 lb (862 kg)
Follow all procedures and ONLY use parts prescribed by the manufacturer. Read the engine manual before maintenance. LUBRICATION Use No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base Grease and lubricate every 100 hours. The Sweep Star 48H has fifteen grease fittings. A. One on the top of each tower.
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MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC OIL 1. Use SAE 10W-40 API Service SG motor oil. 2. For proper warranty, change oil every 500 hours or annually, which ever is first and change the filter after the first 50 hours, then every 250 hours thereafter. 3.
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MAINTENANCE TIRE PRESSURE Caution must be used when inflating a low tire to recommended pressure. Over inflating can cause tires to ex- plode. Front and rear tires and caster wheel should be 20 psi (1.4bar) maximum. Improper inflation will reduce tire life considerably.
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TOWING When it is necessary to move the Sweep Star 48H without engine running, the bypass valve built into hydro- static pump must be “open” by turning it turn. An “open” valve allows fluid to pass through the wheels free- ly.
SERVICE CHART 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. The suggested maintenance checklist is not offered as a replacement for the manufacturer’s engine manual but as a supplement.
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MAINTENANCE CHART Duplicate this page for routine use. Maintenance Check Item For the week of: Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Check the Safety Seat Switch Check Steering Operation Check the fuel level Check the engine oil level. Clean the air filter Clean the engine cooling fins.
ADJUSTMENTS PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT By turning knob on end of park brake lever you can tighten or loosen brake a small amount. To tighten turn the knob clockwise. To loosen turn counter clockwise. If this is not enough turn clevis on the rear of the brake cable to adjust length of cable.
REEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Below are the various ways that the Sweep Star 48H caster wheels can be adjusted to accommodate for the finger/brush reel height. By changing the two spacers around on the caster wheel fork you can experience a range of ground clearances on the finger/brush reel.
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SMITHCO ENGINEERED ROLL OVER PARTS LIST REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY HB-38-16-100 Bolt, - 16 x 1 HWL-38 Lock Washer, - 16 48-295 Left Support Bar HB-12-13-300 Bolt, -13 x 3 HNTL-12-13 Lock Nut, HB-38-16-100 Bolt, - 16 x 1 HNTL-38-16...
FUEL AND OIL TANK DRAWING Not Illustrated 8800-26 " Fuel Line 18-186 Hose Clamp 9025-32 " Fuel Line 18-186 Hose Clamp...
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FUEL AND OIL TANK PARTS LIST REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 8-688 Mount Bracket 8-738 Carbon Canister Top Draw 8800-50 " Fuel Hose (tank to engine) 8983-44 Fire Sleeve 50-403 In-line Fuel Filter (replacement parts) 18-116 Hose Clamp 18-118 Pipe Plug (part of tank) 18-093 Street Tee...
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ENGINE AND EXHAUST PARTS LIST REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 48-279 Guard Strap 15-020 Hand Grip 8959-28 Flex Hose 28" 48-275 Engine Plate HB-516-18-175 Bolt - 18 x 1 HNTL-516-18 Lock Nut - 18 48-270 Stub Shaft HMB-100-10 Machine Bushing 1 x 10GA HB-38-16-200 Bolt - 16 x 2...
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ELECTRIC CLUTCH DRIVEN BELT DRIVE & MUFFLER DRAWING...
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ELECTRIC CLUTCH DRIVEN BELT DRIVE & MUFFLER PARTS LIST REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 48-275 Engine Plate 48-300 Main Frame 43-024 Engine, Briggs & Stratton 18HP HMB-100-10 Machine Bushing 1 x 10GA 76-337 Electric Clutch 17-271 Lead Wire for Clutch HB-38-16-125 Bolt - 16 x 1 HWL-38...
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48-266 GEAR PUMP REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY Body 76-197-01 Front Plate Washer 76-197-06 Cap Screw 76-197-07 Retaining Ring Shaft Seal 33-061-15 Washer O-Ring Backup Gasket Seal Wear Plate 76-197-04 Shaft (comes with Idler Gear) 76-197-02 Back Plate Plug 76-197-08 Seal Kit...
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: Smithco Product Support Department 200 West Poplar Ave.
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This warranty does not apply to normal “wear and tear” items. Normal “Wear and Tear” includes, but is not limited 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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