SMITH Manufacturing 1-954-941-9744 www.SmithMfg.com
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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 gas tank and then place the throttle lever at the “Fast Idle” position.
Starttheengine,openchokeslightlytopreventooding.Movethrottlecontroltoopenorrun
position when engine is warmed up. Increase throttle to maximum operating position (approx.
2800RPM) and close choke. Before substrate removal, test run the drum with cutters not
touching the surface. If there is excessive vibration, 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:
In the event of a malfunction or an accident (such as
the machine operator falling or losing footing), the
SPS8 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.
*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 Safety Stop 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.
*Engine repair and engine warranty issues are handled directly by
your local Honda engine service center.
Corded Safety Stop
(stops engine only)
SPS8
