Operating Procedures
Ground Speed
Operating Procedures Lastec Mower 3372/011305 4-5
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4.4 Ground Speed
The Lastec Mower 3372 is designed to cut cleanly and efficiently at relatively high ground speeds.
Reduced ground speed is required when operating on severe contours, when cutting excessively
tall, wet, or thick grass, or when traveling up or down large or steep hills. Maximum ground speed
is intended for transport to and from the work site only, and should not be attempted during any
cutting operation.
Attempting to change directions at high ground speed, whether cutting or transporting, can cause
damage to the turf, especially in wet conditions. Direction changes should be made by slowing to a
near or complete stop (returning the control levers to neutral position), and slowly changing the
control lever positions to begin travel in the desired direction. This prevents turf damage, as well
as prolonging equipment life and promoting safer operation of the Lastec Mower.
4.5 Mower Deck Operation
DANGER!
ALWAYS clear area of all personnel before engaging the blades!
ALWAYS verify that all safety covers are in place before operating the Lastec
Mower!
NEVER aim/point/etc. the discharge in the direction of bystanders, vehicles, or
buildings!
ALWAYS stay well clear of blades during operation!
NEVER operate the Lastec Mower when children are present!
The Lastec Mower 3372 is equipped with an 72" wide mower deck, which is comprised of three
independently articulating 25" decks. All three decks are belt driven - the drive belt (located under
the operator seat pan) drives the main deck, and the deck belt (running between the decks) drives
each deck. (See the figure on the following page.) The individual decks pivot at blade level, and
the idler belt tension system takes up excess belt length or releases additional belt length as nec-
essary during the up and down articulation of the decks. This allows the Lastec Mower to hold the
contour of the ground with precision.
Refer to the Initial Set-Up section Mower Deck Height Calibration of this manual for instructions
on setting the mower deck height to the desired level.
In order to engage the blades, the operator-presence switch (located within the operator seat)
must be activated.
From the operator seat, switch the BLADES switch (located at the top of the control box) to the
START position.
Danger
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