Lastec Articulator - To The Owner

Table of Contents Section-Page
Table of Contents XR700 6/24/19 iii
SECTION 1 TO THE OWNER 1-1
1.1 Read This Manual BEFORE Operating The Articulator .......................1-2
1.2 Product Registration ...............................................................................1-2
1.3 Warranty Registration ............................................................................1-2
1.4 If You Need To Order Parts ...................................................................1-3
1.5 Servicing The Articulator .......................................................................1-3
1.6 Lastec Product Warranty ........................................................................1-4
1.7 Component Manufacturers’ Warranties .................................................1-6
SECTION 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 2-1
2.1 Warning Symbols ...................................................................................2-2
2.2 Safety Decals and Symbols ....................................................................2-2
2.3 About This Manual.................................................................................2-4
2.4 Safety Guards And Covers .....................................................................2-5
2.5 Preoperational Safety Rules ...................................................................2-6
2.6 Operational Safety Rules........................................................................2-7
2.7 Maintenance Safety Rules ....................................................................2-10
2.8 Storage Safety Rules.............................................................................2-11
2.9 Hazard Identified Chart ........................................................................2-12
SECTION 3 INITIAL SET-UP 3-1
3.1 Assembly Instructions ............................................................................3-2
3.2 Mounting The Articulator To The Tractor .............................................3-3
3.3 Hose Spring Installation .........................................................................3-5
3.4 PTO Shaft Range Verification................................................................3-5
3.5 Gearbox ..................................................................................................3-6
3.6 Mower Deck Leveling Adjustment ........................................................3-7
3.7 Mower Deck Height Adjustment............................................................3-9
3.8 Deck Drive Belts ..................................................................................3-10
3.9 Deck Belts and Alignment....................................................................3-11
3.10 Blades ...................................................................................................3-13
3.11 Gauge Wheels.......................................................................................3-14
3.12 General .................................................................................................3-14
3.13 Pre-Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist ...................................3-15
SECTION 4 OPERATING PROCEDURES 4-1
4.1 Transporting The Articulator..................................................................4-2
4.2 Hydraulic Lift Operation ........................................................................4-2
4.3 Preparation For Cutting ..........................................................................4-4
4.4 Recommended Blades ............................................................................4-6
4.5 Ground Speed .........................................................................................4-7
4.6 Cutting In Reverse..................................................................................4-7
4.7 Cutting Extreme Contours......................................................................4-8