SMITH Manufacturing 1-954-941-9744 www.SmithMfg.com
FS300
VERSION 8/2013
Gas
SMITH Manufacturing 1-954-941-9744 www.SmithMfg.com
MACHINE START-UP
Do not start machine while drum is in
contact with the ground. Doing so can
cause the operator to lose control of the
machine, resulting in property damage
and/or personal injury.
NOTE: Do not attempt to raise or lower the cam
lever by force. If it does not move effortlessly,
raise or lower the hand wheel until the cam lever
can be adjusted. Open the fuel cock on the
carburator and then place the throttle lever at the
“Fast Idle” position. Start the engine, open choke
slightly to prevent ooding. Move throttle control
to open or run position when engine is warmed
up. Increase throttle to maximum operating posi-
tion (approx. 2800RPM) and close choke. Before
substrate removal, test run the drum with cutters
not touching the surface. If there is excessive vi-
bration, you need to re-balance the cutter set-up,
check bearing condition, and/or make sure that
the drive shaft is secured.
Corded “Engine Kill” Button (not available
on electric motor): In the event of a malfunc-
tion or an accident (such as the machine op-
erator falling or losing footing), the SPS10 is
equipped with a corded “Engine Kill” Button.
Attach the end of the cord to the operator’s
belt or wrist, and snap the clip into place on
the stop switch by raising the top of the Engine
Kill Button and inserting the clip into the gap.
If the operator becomes distanced too far from
the machine, the cord will detach from the stop
switch, and the machine will stop running.
Attatch to
operator
*NOTE: the Engine will not start without the
Corded Engine Kill’s clip securely in place.
CAUTION: The machine will still move with
the engine off.
IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT
START
1) Check Engine for proper gas and oil levels
(refer to Engine manual)
2) Check spark plug. Make sure the socket
areas are clean and clear of debris, and that
the proper gap is set. (Replace if needed).
3) Check Brown Electrical clip hanging on the
front of the engine and ensure that the
electrical wires are making contact within the
clip.
4) Turn the On/Off switch, on the front of the
Engine, to “On”.
5) Check Corded Engine Kill Button’s
Connections:
a) Make sure the Corded Safety Stop “C”
Connector is dipped properly.
b) Try switching the connection to the opposite
post (From letter “C” to letter “M”, for example).
6) Engine may have tilted backwards. If so,
allow oil to drain after removing spark plug and
pulling starter cord several times
*Engine repair and engine warranty
issues are handled directly
by your local engine service center.
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