Smithco 72-000-A Switch User Manual
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1. A VY gt Z x i mpg 157 Y 119111 31 80 HYDRAULIC PARTS LIST QUANTITY REF PART 1 72 079 Suction Hose 2 18 276 Tee Fitting 11 4 3 60 215 Filter 60 334 Filter Element replacement only 4 72 096 Hydraulic Tank 5 34 058 Swivel Tee 6 72 065 Hydraulic Hose 7 72 040 Cylinder 72 040 01 Seal Kit 72 040 02 Pin with Clips part of 72 040 8 72 064 Hydraulic Hose 9 72 070 Hydraulic Hose 10 72 071 Hydraulic Hose 11 10 187 Hydraulic Cylinder 14 273 Seal Kit 12 72 022 Hydraulic Motor Thatch Reel 78 219 01 Seal Kit 78 219 02 Drive Coupler 13 72 073 Hydraulic Hose 14 72 044 Quick Coupler s Male End 15 72 045 Quick Coupler 3 s Female End 16 72 072 Hydraulic Hose 17 18 170 Tee Fitting 18 78 219 Hydraulic Motor Reel 78 219 01 Seal Kit 78 219 02 Drive Coupler 19 72 075 Hydraulic Hose 20 72 074 Hydraulic Hose 21 72 043 Quick Coupler 1 2 Male End 22 72 046 Quick Coupler 1 2 Female End HRR 150 Retaining Ring 11 2 External 23 72 068 Hydraulic Hose 24 72 074 Hydraulic Hose 25 72 067 Hydraulic Hose 26 72 063 Hydraulic Hose 27 33 066 Hydraulic Valve 28 72 069 Hydraulic Hose 29 78 416 Hydraulic 3 Bank Valve 30 72 062 Hydraulic Hose 31 72 021 Hydraulic Pump Double Pump2. 458 cm Width 84 214 cm Height 87 221 cm Weight 3500 10 1588 kg SOUNDLEVEL At Ear Level 92 dB Use ear protection while operating PTOSHAFT Maximum RPM 540 TIRES amp WHEELS Two 26 5 1400 x 12 18 psi 1 3 bar Fairway Type Turf Tires Castor 6 x 12 20 psi 1 4 bar FLUID CAPACITY Hydraulic Fluid 10 gallon 37 85 liters Grade of Hydraulic Fluid SAE 10W 40 API Service SJ or higher Motor Oil OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 72 001 Combination Verticut and Sweeper Head 72 002 Rubber Finger Sweeper Head 72 245 25 Ball Hitch SETUP The Big Vac arrives from SMITHED with some setup required 1 The PTO shaft and the rubber boot that goes around the blower and the reel need to be installed 2 You will need a 40 HP minimum tow vehicle to remove the Big Vac from the trailer a Clevis Hitch You will need a diameter by 4 pin with some type of lock b Ball Hitch optional You will need a 25 6 ball and a locking pin for the coupler Crank the jack on the Big Vac up so you can hook to tow vehicle Check the tire pressure Big Vac 18 psi 1 3 bar Castor Wheels 20 psi 1 4 bar Check hydraulic fluid level in tank Look at the sight gauge on the front left side of the tank The oil level should be at 90 C 194 F If level is low add SAE 10W 40 API Service SJ higher motor oil Machine should be greased before starting See Maintenance part of manual Lower reel all the way down Place rubber boot onto the b
3. 72 021 01 Seal Kit 32 72 066 Hydraulic Hose ja No other parts are replaceable for hydraulic motor or pump HYDRAULIC PRESSURES FRONT REAR Pump Displacement 90 in3 rev 40 Pump Input Speed up to 4000 rpm 4000 rpm Max Operating Pressure 3600 psi 3600 psi Max Inlet Vacuum 10 in Hg 10 in Hg Max Case Pressure 80 psi 80 psi DESCRIPTION ee j N N OO H H O xl JD EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to Directive 89 392 EEC We SMITHCO INC Name of supplier 34 West Ave Wayne PA 19087 USA Full address of the manufacture authorized representative established in the Community must also give the business name and address of the manufacture declare under our sole responsibility that the product Big Vac 72 000 A Make Model to which this declaration relates corresponds to the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the Direc tive 89 392 EEC if applicable and to the requirements of the other Directives EN292 1 EN292 2 EN294 EN349 92 59 89 392 Title and or number and date of issue of the other Directives if applicable For the relevant implementation of the safety and health requirements mentioned in the Directives the following standard s and or technical specification s has have been respected ISO 37 1983 PREN 836 ISO 1219 1976 SAE HS 2800
4. Use caution when changing directions on slopes D Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards E Operate equipment up and down slopes never across the face Before leaving operator s position for any reason A Disengage all drives B Lower all attachments to the ground C Shut engine off and remove the ignition key Keep hands feet and clothing away from moving parts Wait for all movement to stop before you clean adjust or service the machine The rubber fingers sweeper and vacuum pick up and propel debris and small objects in the machines path during operation Keep the area of operation clear of all bystanders Never carry passengers Use parts and materials supplied by SMITHCO only Do not modify any function or part Avoid sharp turns Watch the tires of the tractor while turning to make sure they do not contact the tongue of the Big Vac Shut down power source before attempting to unclog any part of the machine If reel deck and or blower began to vibrate abnormally immediately shut off power and determine the cause These machines are intended for professional maintenance on golf courses sports turf and any other area maintained turf and related trails paths and lots No guaranty as to the suitability for any task is expressed or implied PTOSAFETY WARNINGS 1 11 12 Always disengage the PTO shut off engine and remove the keys before leaving the tractor seat Keep the tractor s master
5. SAE J1362 Title and or number and date of issue of standard s and or technical specification s Cameron Wisconsin USA 19 1995 PEDA Place and date of issue Name function of the authorized person Na 12 LIMITED WARRANTY SMITHCO warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one year from the date of purchase by the original user 60 days if product is used for rental purposes All warranty claims must be handled through a SMITHCO authorized dealer or by SMITHCO INC All transportation charges must be paid by the purchaser There is no further express warranty All implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year 60 days if product is used for rental pur poses from the date of purchase by the original user and to the extent permitted by law any and all implied warranties are excluded and disclaimed after the expiration of such period All incidental and consequential damages including pickup and delivery of the unit communica tion mileage charges and or rental of a replacement unit during repair are not covered under this warranty nor is any loss of income and or other loss resulting from the failure of the product to function due to a warranty defect The following items are not covered under the SMITHCO warranty and are warranted by their respective ma
6. manual and publications associated with this machine engine accesso ries and attachments Never allow anyone to operate or service the machine or its attachments without proper training and instructions Never allow minors to operate any equipment Learn the proper use of the machine the location and purpose of all the controls and gauges before you operate the equipment Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to accidents Wear all the necessary Personal Protective Equipment PPE on your head eyes ears hands and feet Ear and eye protection are required Operate the machine only in daylight or in good artificial light Inspect the area where the equipment will be used Beware of overhead obstructions and underground ob stacles Stay alert for hidden hazards Never operate equipment that is not in perfect working order or without decals guards shields or other protec tive devices in place Never disconnect or bypass any switch Carbon monoxide in the exhaust fumes can be fatal when inhaled never operate a machine without proper ventilation Never use your hands to search for oil leaks Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury This machine demands your attention To prevent loss of control or tipping of the vehicle A Use extra caution in backing up the vehicle Ensure area is clear B Do not stop or start suddenly on any slope C Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns
7. SI ONER There are four maximum belt tensioners on the Big Vac Two control the tension on the belts on the blower housing one each on the finger reel and the thatcher reel The proper tension of the idler should be 12 to 15 as per the gauge on the side of the tightener Over tightening the belt will shorten the life of the belt and the machine may not perform to the best of its ability To adjust belt tensioner loosen bolt holding tensioner Bring idler pulley tight to belts and turn tensioner into belts to 15 Tighten holder bolt CONTROLPANELADJ USTM ENT ARM On the right hand side of machine is the adjustment lock arm by lifting up you can adjust the control panel by moving it forward or rearward Make certain that the lock arm is locked back in place after adjustment For up and down adjustment loosen the four adjustment bolts place the control panel to where you want it and tighten the four bolts CONTROL PANEL ADJUSTMENT HITCH OPTI ONS You may use the clevis hitch that is shipped with your machine or a 25 6 ball hitch that is an optional accessory Both mount in the same location with three different bolt hole options CLEVIS HITCH 2 5 16 BALL HITCH OPTIONAL HYDRAULIC DRAWING fl I 9 HN O Pe A GS No L 97 n
8. SMITHED Wayne Pennsylvania 19087 OPERATOR S MANUAL BIG VAC Models 72 000 A Starting Serial 72001 May 2001 SMITHCO PRODUCT SUPPORT 1 800 891 9435 Hwy SS and Poplar Avenue Cameron WI 54822 E mail productsupport smithco com AQ MEUM weis 0 u 0 CONTENTS Introduction SS au usss 1 8 Introduction 1 cipe S 2 3 Safe Practices MENO EE TO 4 PTO Safety Warnings 5 Specification S uu uu u au un uu E AE T 6 OPtional melle e o o 6 STA LU Ja n OP MU 7 Overloading Debris Hopper and Vacuum Housing Wear 7 Controls amp Instruments 8 RN 9 Operation AA 9 Diagram S RET E o 10 11 Hydraulic Drawing 10 11 OI m 12 Declaration of Conformity English 12 Warranty c l Inside Back Cover INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a SMITHGO product 8 Read this manual and all other manuals pertaining to the Big Vac carefully as they contain safety operating assembly and maintenance instructions Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage Keep manuals in a safe place after operator and maintenance personnel have read them Right and left sides are from the operator s seat facing forward All SMITHGO machines have Serial Number and Model Number Both numbers are n
9. ction port for easy inspection and cleaning 2 When bare steel is visible at any point in the housing lining the lining must be replaced It is expected the liner will wear and be replaced It is a vast improvement over competitive units with no liners Replacement of the liner or the vacuum housing due ti wear is normal and is not covered by warranty Collection of aerifier cores causes extreme wear on the liner and if unchecked on the housing Caution users that while Smithco Sweeper Vacs do an excellent job collecting cores the lining and the housing will wear quickly in such use RUBBERIZED BOOT The rubberized boot between main unit and sweeper head is subject to wear and damage from debris Unless defecetive replacement of this boot is not covered by warranty A 4T CONTROLS amp INSTRUMENTS Hopper Lever The hopper lever is used to lift and lower the hopper which also opens and closes the tailgate Refer to decal for direction B Finger Reel Off On Valve Turns the reel on or off Refer to decal for direction C DeckLift Lever The deck lift lever is used to raise and lower the reel Refer to decal for direction D Thatch Reel Off On Valve Turns the reel on or off Refer to decal for direction HOPPER LIFT SAFETY The Hopper Lift Safety is used to support the ram on the hopper bottom in the extended position so you may service or repair the machine under the hop per When notin use the H
10. eeded when ordering parts The serial number plate on the Big Vac is located on the front cross member of the frame For easy access record your Serial and Model numbers here a SMITHED m WAYNE PENNSYLVANIA 19087 USA 610 688 4009 Fax 610 688 6069 SERIAL kWh MODEL NO kg lb Information needed when ordering replacement parts 1 Model Number of machine 2 Serial Number of machine 3 Name and Part Number of part 4 Quantity of parts SYMBOLS Read Electrical Power No Electrical Manual Power Engine Stop Engine Start D Engine Run Temperature Water 0 Light Temperature RPM 1 Gasoline 5 Diesel 1000 mi Glow Plug 6 Glow Plug Off Glow Plug H Hour Meter 5 Hour Meter Fuse w Hand Throttle Choke Closed Choke Open A Park Brake Park Brake Hydraulic Oil Release Level Off Stop On Start SYMBOLS Up Down Arrow No Smoking Pinch Point Hydraulic Fluid Penetration Engage Ground Speed High Reverse Down Lower Moving Parts Step Lift Arm Disengage Fast Low Neutral Up Raise Manual Operation Hot Surface Tractor PTO Slow Forward Warning Danger Caution SAFEPRACTICES 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 It is your responsibility to read this
11. nufacturer Engine and engine parts including starters generators alternators and filters Transaxle differentials gear boxes and mechanical pumps Hydrostatic transmissions hydraulic pumps and motors Batteries Wheels and tires A copy of the warranty for the above items is furnished if necessary with each SMITHCO product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Federal law now requires disclosure of the warranty which applies to this product prior to the sale to a customer Please leave this statement attached to the product and allow the buyer to remove it after purchase SMITHED Wayne Pennsylvania 19087 SMITHCO
12. opper Lift Safety can be stored on the hopper bed frame 72 177 Hopper Lift Safety 72 177 Hopper Lift Safety Storage OPERATION Before operating this machine become familiar with all controls and functions of this unit and the tow vehicle Also complete all maintenance requirements and read all safety warnings By knowing both machines thor oughly how it operates and by doing the prescribed maintenance steps you can relatively trouble free operation for years to come TOW VEHICLE You will need a 40 HP minimum tow vehicle 1 Clevis Hitch You will need a 3 diameter by 4 pin with some type of lock 2 Ball Hitch You will need 256 ball and a locking pin for the coupler DAILY CHECKLIST Check engine oil level in tow vehicle Add as needed DO NOT OVERFILL Tire pressure should be 18 psi 1 3 bar on Big Vac tires and 20 psi 1 4 bar on castor wheels Check hardware for loose or missing nuts bolts screws etc and tighten or replace as needed Inspect hydraulic lines for damage or leaks Never use hands to inspect leaks Check hydraulic fluid level in tank Look at the sight gauge on the front left side of the tank The oil level should be at 90 C 194 F If level is low add SAE 10W 40 API Service SJ or higher motor oil 6 Checkcontrols for smooth proper working operation Lubricate as needed 7 Checkandclean all debris from blower housing ADJ USTMENT OF BELT TEN
13. ottom of the blower housing Raise the reel 3 of the way Stretch rubber boot around lip on reel Lift and lower several times to ensure boot is on properly 8 When installing PTO shaft be sure the end with the tractor decal 72 087 goes to the tow vehicle If PTO Shaft is put on wrong it will bust when engaged 9 Read operating instructions before starting L 72 087 P OVERLOADING DEBRIS HOPPER AND WEAR ONVACUUM HOUSING OVERLOAING DEBRIS HOPPER Smithco Sweeper Vacs are designed to carry the following maximum loads Model 72 000 Big Vac 1500 Ibs 608 kg PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING 1 Loads heavier than that will damage the unit 2 Such damage is not covered by warranty 3 Overloading is particularly easy when collecting aerifier cores 4 The hoppers on the Big Vac and V62 are large in order to hold 7 and 4 cubic yards respectively of thatch grass clippings leaves and trash e They will not hold 7 or 4 cubic yards of aerifier cores The maximum depth in the debris hopper of aerifier cores is Model 72 000 Big Vac 12 in 30 cm VACUUM HOUSING WEAR The Big Vac amp V62 are fitted with a wear resistant liner in the vacuum housing This will provide additional husing life Be sure the following points are explained to the user 1 The vacuum housing and impeller must be cleaned each time the unit is used so the housing liner is inspected daily Only Smithco Sweeper Vacs provide a clean out inspe
14. shield in place at all times Missing or damaged shielding is the main reason for driveline entanglement Keep All Guards on and in good condition Check guards frequently Never step across a rotating powershaft Always walk around the revolving shaft even if guards are in place Dress for safety Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry and keep long hair covered or pulled back The tractor drawbar should be adjusted to the length specified in the driven machine s manual This will help prevent driveline stress and separation on uneven terrain and in tight turns A PTO shaft may break or separate during operation if improperly installed or adjusted Be sure PTO shaft is installed properly Never perform maintenance or adjustments until both the driveline and the machinery have stopped moving Warn anyone who might come near an operating PTO about the entanglement hazard Regularly test driveline guards by spinning or rotating them to ensure the have not become stuck to the shaft Always use the driveline recommended for your machine Never switch drivelines among different ma chines Reduce PTO shaft abuse by observing the following a Avoid tight turns that pinch rotating shafts between the tractor and machine b Keepexcessive telescoping to a minimum c Engage power to the shaft gradually d Avoid over tightening of slip clutches on PTO driven machines SPECIFICATIONS FOR BIG VAC WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS Length 180
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