SETUP
The Sweep Star arrives from Smithco setup and ready for service.
1. Set park brake.
2. Check the tire pressure. Sweep Star 60: The front tire and castor wheels are 20 psi (1.4 bar) and the
rear tires are 18 psi (1.3 bar). Sweep Star 48: All tires and castor wheels are 20 psi (1.4 bar). All are
maximum pressures.
3. Check the installation of the battery, which is located
below the seat. This is a negative grounding system.
Connecting battery cables to the wrong post could result
part. Connect the red positive(+) cable (A) to the
battery first. When disconnecting remove the
black negative(-) cable (B) first.
4. Check the engine oil and add as necessary. The dip
stick is located under the seat directly behind the control
panel. Oil fill is located on top of valve cover, use SAE 10W-40 API Service SJ or higher motor oil. DO
NOT OVERFILL.
5. Fill fuel tank, located on right side, with Unleaded 87 Octane gasoline (minimum) for gas machines
and No.1-D or No. 2-D, S500: Low Sulfur Diesel (LSD) less than 500 ppm or 0.05 wt.%; or No1-D or
No.2-D, S15: Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) less than 15 ppm or 0.0015 wt.%or diesel machines.
6. Check hydraulic fluid level in tank. Remove cap and add SAE 10W-40 API Service SJ or higher motor
oil if necessary. Fluid level should be about 2"-2
7. Machine should be greased before starting. See Maintenance part of manual.
8. Read operating instructions before starting.
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in personal injury and/or damage
to the electrical system. Make
sure battery and cables do not
interfere or rub on any moving
Fuel is flammable. Caution must be used when storing or handling it. Do not
fill fuel tank while engine is running or in an enclosed area. Fumes are explo-
sive and dangerous to inhale. DO NOT SMOKE while filling the fuel tank. DO
NOT OVERFILL.
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" (5 - 6.4 cm) from the top of the tank when cold.
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