LasTec Articulator
Model 325EFD-97
Owner's Manual
Manual Part Number: Man-325EFD97
LasTec
8180 West 10th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46214
Phone (317) 273-1122 Fax (317) 271-4223
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LasTec
A Division of Wood-Mizer Products, Inc.
7865 N County Rd 100E
Lizton, Indiana 46149
Phone (317) 892-4444 Fax (317) 892-4188
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Table Of Contents
To The Owner Chapter 1
Read This Manual Before Operating The Articulator……………………………. 1-1
Warning Symbols………………………………………………………………… 1-1
Servicing the Articulator………………………………………………………….. 1-2
Product Registration……………………………………………………….……... 1-2
Model 325EFD Articulator Equipment Specifications………………...………… 1-3
Safety Information Chapter 2
About This Manual ………………………………….…...………………………. 2-1
Preparational Safety Rules…………………………………………………...…… 2-2
Operational Safety Rules…………………………………………………………. 2-3
Maintenance Safety Rules…………………………………………….………...... 2-5
Storage Safety Rules ……………………………………………..………………. 2-6
Initial Set-Up Chapter 3
Application ………………………………………….……………………………. 3-1
Mounting the Articulator to the Tractor ….……………………………….……... 3-1
Cut Height...…………………………………………………………………….... 3-2
Side Leg Pivot Adjustment .…………………………………………………….... 3-2
Deck Belt Tension ……………………………………..……………….………... 3-3
Drive Belt Tension…………………………………………………………….….. 3-3
Pre-Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist………………………………….. 3-5
Operating Procedures Chapter 4
Preparation for Cutting...…………………………….…………………………… 4-1
Ground Speed……………......…………………………………………………… 4-2
Cutting in Reverse……………………………………………….……………….. 4-2
Cutting Severe Contours…………………...……………………………………... 4-3
Cutting Wet Grass...……………………………………………..………………... 4-3
Maneuvering in Tight Areas .…………………………………………………….. 4-3
Lifting The Articulator………………………………………………………….... 4-3
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Maintenance Chapter 5
Initial Break-In Period...……………………………..…………………………… 5-1
Every 8 Operating Hours.........…………………………………………………… 5-1
Every 25 Operating Hours....…………………………………….……………….. 5-2
Every 50 Operating Hours.………………...……………………………………... 5-2
Every 500 Operating Hours……………………………………..………………... 5-2
Annual Maintenance………..…………………………………………………….. 5-3
Model 325EFD Articulator Maintenance Chart………………………………….. 5-5
Warranty Information Chapter 6
Warranty……………....……………………………..…………………………… 6-1
Warranty Registration Form....…………………………………………………… 6-3
Delivery Checklists Chapter 7
Pre-delivery Checklist....……………………………..…………………………… 7-1
Delivery Checklist……….......…………………………………………………… 7-1
Parts Manual Chapter 8
How To Use This Parts Manual…………………………………………………... 8-3
Index Of Parts Listed By Part Number…………………………………………… 8-5
Index Of Parts Listed By Part Description……………………………………….. 8-9
Section One: Push Arms/Gearbox…………………..…………………………… 8-13
Section Two: Decks.....…………………………………………………………... 8-19
Section Three: Wheels…………………………………………………………… 8-51
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Chapter One: To The Owner
Read This Manual In Its Entirety BEFORE Operating The Articulator
The information presented herein will prepare you to operate the Articulator in a safe and
knowledgeable manner. Proper operation of the Articulator will provide a safer working
environment, and promote higher quality, more efficient results.
Keep this manual at hand at all times for ready reference. The designed and tested safety of
the Articulator is dependent upon its operation within the guidelines and limitations as outlined
in this manual. Always adhere to all the safety rules presented in this manual, on the Articulator
as well as on any related equipment you may be operating.
Warning Symbols
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are displayed in order to indicate important
safety information. When coming upon one of these symbols in this manual, be aware of a
potential hazard being discussed in the accompanying paragraphs. Hazards such as damage to
equipment, serious personal injury, or even fatal injury are possible, perhaps even likely, if the
accompanying instructions or procedures are not properly adhered to.
Following is a legend describing the warning symbols utilized throughout this manual, and
the potential types of hazards which they indicate:
Caution!
This symbol indicates a potential equipment hazard.
Failing to properly adhere to the instructions, rules, or
procedures may result in equipment malfunction, damage, or
destruction.
Warning!
This symbol indicates a potential personal injury
hazard. Failing to properly adhere to the instructions, rules, or
procedures may result in personal injury.
Danger!
This symbol indicates a potential serious injury or
fatal injury hazard. Failing to properly adhere to the
instructions, rules, or procedures may result in serious injury or
even fatal injury.
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Servicing The Articulator
The Articulator is carefully engineered and manufactured to provide safe, dependable, and
satisfactory service. As with all other mechanical equipment, the Articulator requires routine
inspection, cleaning and maintenance.
When servicing the Articulator, be sure to use only genuine LasTec parts. Utilization of
substitute parts will not only void the warranty, but may also cause unsafe or unsatisfactory
operation of the Articulator due to their substandard quality or incorrect application.
In order to handle all of your service needs, your authorized LasTec dealer stocks genuine
LasTec parts, and has trained mechanics on hand. Your dealer can also supply tools or
equipment which may be necessary to service the Articulator.
ALWAYS use only genuine LasTec parts when
servicing the Articulator! Utilization of substitute
parts will void the warranty and may cause unsafe or
unsatisfactory operation of the Articulator!
Product Registration
Immediately record the model and serial numbers of your Articulator in the spaces provided
below. These number can be found on the serial number plate which is permanently affixed to
the mower. You should provide this information to your dealer any time you are ordering parts.
This will assist them in supplying you the correct, most current parts for the particular serial
number series of your Articulator.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
You should now fill out the warranty registration form (Chapter 6) and mail or fax it to
LasTec Inc. This form must be completed and returned to the factory within thirty (30) days of
purchase in order to validate the warranty. Please do not hesitate!
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Model 325EFD Articulator Equipment Specifications
Articulator Model 325EFD Specifications
Overall Cutting Width 72” (6 Ft.)
Cutting Deck Diameter 25”
Cutting Height Range 1” - 5”
Overall Weight 450 Lb.
Tractor Requirement (Min) John Deere 935 / 1145
Drive System Gearbox Through Belts
Gearbox Oil 16 Oz. SAE 80W-90 Grade Gear Oil
Overall Width 83” (6 Ft. 11 in.)
Blade Tip Speed Max 17,000 FPM
Blade Type 25” x 2.5” x .25” / 51 cm x 6.5 cm x 5mm
Drive Belt Insta-Power 85410
Cutting Deck Belt, Deck EF1 Insta-Power 85890
Cutting Deck Belt, Deck EF3 Insta-Power 85870
Cut Heights 1” - 5” / 25 mm - 125 mm
Wheels 9” / 23 cm Urethane Filled
Operating Environment Outdoor Use Only
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Chapter Two: Safety Information
About This Manual
The purpose of this manual is to assist you in properly operating and maintaining your
Articulator. Read and understand this entire manual before attempting to operate or perform any
maintenance on Articulator. This manual provides information and instructions which will help
you enjoy years of dependable performance from your Articulator. Although these instructions
have been compiled through extensive field experience and engineering data, some information
presented herein may be general in nature due to unknown and/or varying operating conditions.
However, these instructions, coupled with your increasing experience with your Articulator, will
enable you to develop procedures suitable to your particular situation.
The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing, but the
Articulator may vary slightly due to ongoing engineering changes. LasTec Inc. reserves the right
to implement engineering and design changes to the Articulator as may be necessary without
prior notification.
Some illustrations in this manual show the Articulator with safety guards removed in order to
provide improved viewing of the particular components being discussed. This is for
informational purposes only -- never operate the Articulator with any of the safety guards
removed!
Never operate the Articulator with any safety guards
removed!!
Work safely! Follow all safety rules! A careful
operator is the best insurance against accidents!
Throughout this manual, we make references to right and left directions. We determine right
and left while standing behind the Articulator and facing in the direction of forward travel.
Blade rotation is clockwise as viewed from the top of the Articulator.
Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately,
our extensive efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an
operator. In addition to the design and configuration of the Articulator, hazard control and
accident prevention are also dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training of all personnel involved in the operation, transportation, maintenance, and storage of
equipment.
THE BEST SAFETY DEVICE IS AN INFORMED, CAREFUL OPERATOR! We ask
you to be that kind of operator.
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Safety instructions are important! Read all safety
rules in this manual as well as all safety rules in the
tractor manual!
The designed and tested safety of the Articulator is dependent upon its operation within the
limitations as explained in this manual. Be familiar with and follow all safety rules in this
manual as well all safety rules in the tractor manual.
Preparational Safety Rules
Know your controls and how to stop the tractor
engine and the Articulator quickly in an emergency!
Read this entire manual as well as any manuals
provided with the tractor!
Do not allow anyone to operate the Articulator
without proper instruction! Any and all operators
must be instructed in and capable of the safe
operation of the Articulator, its attachments, and all
controls!
Never allow children to operate the Articulator!!
Never allow children on or near the Articulator!!
Always clear area of all personnel before operating
the Articulator!!
• Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts.
Wear sturdy rough-soled work shoes, as well as protective equipment for the eyes, hands,
hearing and head. Never operate the Articulator or related equipment in bare feet,
sandals, or sneakers.
• Clear the cut area of any stones, branches or other debris that may be thrown and cause
injury or damage.
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Verify that all safety decals are properly installed, visible, and intelligible.
• Always remove accumulated debris from the tractor engine to avoid a fire hazard.
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• Verify that the Articulator is properly set up, adjusted, and in good operating condition.
• Always perform the pre-operation equipment inspection (chapter 3), and the appropriate
maintenance schedule (chapter 5) before operating the Articulator.
• Be sure that the parking brake is set before attempting to start the tractor engine.
• Do not change the tractor engine governor settings or over-speed the engine.
Operational Safety Rules
Always work safely! Follow all safety rules!
A careful operator is the best insurance against
accidents!
Always clear area of all personnel before operating
the Articulator!
NEVER operate the Articulator without all guards and
shields properly installed and in good condition!
ALWAYS stay well clear of all moving parts!
Always stay clear of blades during operation!
• Always perform the pre-operation equipment inspection (chapter 3), and the appropriate
maintenance schedule(s) (chapter 5) before operating the Articulator.
• If the tractor is equipped with a Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS), you must always
wear your seat belt.
• Never permit any person other than the operator to ride or board the tractor or Articulator
at any time. NEVER ALLOW RIDERS!
• Never allow anyone in front or behind the Articulator while operating. BE SURE THAT
THE AREA BEHIND YOU IS CLEAR BEFORE OPERATING IN REVERSE!
• Never allow anyone into the path of discharge.
• Never discharge in the direction of bystanders, vehicles, or buildings.
• Do not stop or start suddenly when going up or down a hill. Avoid operating on steep
slopes.
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• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary - and then only after careful
observation of entire area behind mower.
• Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on a hillside or
over rough ground, and when operating close to ditches or fences.
• Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to minimize potential tipping or loss of control.
Use caution when changing directions on slopes.
• Be alert for holes in the terrain as well as any other hidden hazard. Always drive slowly
over rough ground.
• Stop the Articulator immediately upon striking any obstruction. Disengage the PTO, turn
off the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key, and inspect the Articulator damage.
Always repair any damage before resuming operation of the Articulator.
• Never lift the Articulator into transport position while the blades are engaged.
• Never engage the blades with the Articulator in transport position.
• Never place your hands or feet under the Articulator while the tractor is running.
• Disengage the PTO, turn off the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key, and be sure
that all motion has stopped before performing any maintenance or adjustments to the
Articulator.
• Always stay well clear of all moving parts.
• Keep hands and feet away from the blades at all times during operation.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the Articulator unattended: Disengage the
PTO, turn off the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the key anytime you leave the
Articulator unattended.
• Watch for oncoming traffic when crossing any roadways, driveways, or parking lots.
• Handle gasoline with caution - it is explosive! Always use approved gasoline containers;
Never use gasoline as a solvent. Never fuel the tractor while the engine is running or hot;
Never fuel the tractor indoors; Wipe up any spilled gasoline. Never smoke around
gasoline.
• Do not run the tractor engine indoors - exhaust fumes are dangerous and deadly.
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Maintenance Safety Rules
ALWAYS disengage the PTO, turn off the engine, set
the parking brake, and remove the key before
performing any service or maintenance on the
Articulator!
• Always perform the appropriate maintenance schedule(s) in a timely fashion.
• Never allow anyone near any operator controls while performing adjustments, service or
maintenance.
• Always use personal protection equipment such as eye, hand, head, and ear protection
when performing any service or maintenance.
• Keep the tractor engine free of debris or excess grease or oil to reduce fire hazard.
• Keep the Articulator in good operating condition with all safety devices in place.
• Check the blades frequently. Verify that they are sharp, free of nicks and cracks, and
securely fastened.
• Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws and check that all fasteners are properly
installed to ensure that the Articulator is in safe operating condition.
• Upon completing any maintenance or service function, verify that all safety guards and
devices are properly installed before operating the Articulator.
• Verify that all warning labels and decals are properly installed, visible, and legible.
• Always remove debris from underneath the Articulator after each use.
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Storage Safety Rules
Never run any engine indoors! Exhaust gasses
contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly
poison!
• Never run the tractor engine indoors.
• Never store equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes could reach an
open flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in an inside enclosure.
• Remove all accumulated debris from both the top and bottom of the Articulator before
storing.
• Sand chipped or scratched areas and re-paint them to prevent rust during storage.
• Lubricate the all moving parts of the Articulator to prevent rust during storage.
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Chapter Three: Initial Set-Up
Application
The Articulator is designed specifically for finish mowing applications. One of the unique
benefits of the Articulator’s cutting system is its ability to float over contours that are impossible
for other wide area mowers to cut. The Articulator allows a high level of maneuverability,
including the ability to cut in reverse. Although the Articulator is an industrial quality mower,
do not attempt to use it to cut extremely long grass or areas heavy with brush or debris.
The Articulator requires a number of adjustments
upon initial set-up to the tractor in order to ensure
safe and proper operation
To avoid potential personal injury or damage to the
Articulator, follow all set-up procedures listed in this
chapter each time you mount the Articulator to a
tractor
Mounting The Articulator To The Tractor
Follow the procedures listed below in sequence to properly mount the Articulator to the tractor:
Before attempting to mount the Articulator to the
tractor, be certain the PTO is disengaged, the engine
is off, the parking brake is set, and the transmission
is in neutral!
1. Park the tractor and Articulator on level ground.
2. Install the push arms onto the tractor. Secure with 3/4” x 4 1/2” clevis pins. Refer to
Fig. EFD-1.01 in the Parts & Illustrations section (Chapter 8) for proper push arm
positioning.
3. Mount the push arms to the Articulator. Secure with 1” x 3 1/2” clevis pins and 1/4”
lynch pins.
4. Install the weight transfer spring assemblies between the push arms and the bolts
located on the back of the Articulator. Refer to Fig. EFD-1.01 in the Parts & Illustration
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section (Chapter 8) for proper assembly procedures. Tighten the adjusting rod until the
spring is slightly tensioned. Full adjustment of the weight transfer springs will be done later.
5. Attach the PTO shaft to the Articulator, then to the tractor. The quick disconnect collar
goes to the tractor. Secure the gearbox end with the 3/16” x 1 1/2” roll pin.
6. Test drive the tractor and Articulator to check for proper weight transfer spring
adjustment. When traveling at a moderate speed, turn the tractor to the left, then to the
right. If the front center gauge wheels come off the ground when turning, you need to tighten
the weight transfer springs. Repeat this test until both front center guage wheels remain on
the ground throughout a left or right turn.
Cut Height
Always stop the tractor and disengage the PTO
before attempting to set or change the cutting height
of the Articulator!
Never adjust the cutting height with the tractor
running or the PTO engaged!
The Model 325EFD Articulator can be set to cut at various heights ranging from 1” to 5”.
Change the cutting heights by simply moving the wheel spacers from above to below each wheel
collar. When there are no wheel spacers located below the collar, the wheel is set to cut at 1”.
There are two types of wheel spacers, 1” thick and 1/4” thick. Placing any combination of wheel
spacers below the wheel shaft collar will raise the cutting height by the corresponding thickness
of the spacer(s) used.
Side Leg Pivot Adjustment
The pivoting side legs located to the outside of the outer two cutting decks (refer to Fig. EFD-
3.01) are designed to enable the decks to cut more accurately at either the top of a mound or in
the valley between mounds. However, in the case of extreme contours (severely sharp mounds
and narrow valleys) you may experience areas of grass which have been cut lower than desired.
If this is the case, simply adjust the stopping bolt (located at the pivot point of the side leg)
down, fixing the arm against the cutting deck and eliminating any pivot motion. This will enable
the gauge wheels to lift the cutting deck slightly earlier and lower the cutting deck slightly later
when traveling over mounds and through valleys, thus alleviating this problem in severely
mounded areas.
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Deck Belt Tension
The double-pulley idler belt tensioning system automatically tensions the belts on the cutting
decks, thus eliminating the need for manual belt tension adjustment.
Check the belts for visible wear or damage. If any belt appears excessively worn, damaged,
cracked, weathered, or otherwise appears to pose an unsuitable or unsafe operating condition,
replace the belt.
Check the belts for proper tension. If an idler tensioner pivots to its maximum stroke without
adequately tightening the belt, you need to replace the belt. If the belt you are checking is new,
and the idler tensioner pivots to its maximum stroke without adequately tightening the belt, it is
likely you have installed the wrong size belt. Contact your LasTec dealer for the proper belt
lengths for your Articulator.
If you are unable to install a new belt with the idler system at its minimum stroke, it is likely
you are installing the wrong size belt. Contact your LasTec dealer for proper belt lengths for
your Articulator.
Be sure that each idler pulley tensioning spring is properly installed and in good condition. If
for some reason this spring becomes loose, detached, or fatigued, the idler will not properly
tension the belt.
Be sure to replace all belt covers and hardware.
Drive Belt Tension
The spring-loaded idler system automatically tensions the belt to the proper level.
Check the belt for visible wear or damage. If the belt appears excessively worn, damaged,
cracked, weathered, or otherwise appears to pose an unsuitable or unsafe operating condition,
replace the belt.
Check the belt for proper tension. If the idler tensioner pivots to its maximum stroke without
adequately tightening the belt, you need to replace the belt. If the belt you are checking is new,
and the idler tensioner goes to its maximum stroke without adequately tightening the belt, it is
likely you have installed the wrong size belt. Contact your LasTec dealer for the proper belt
lengths for your Articulator.
If you are unable to install a new belt with the idler system at its minimum stroke, it is likely
you are installing the wrong size belt. Contact your LasTec dealer for proper belt lengths.
Be sure that the idler tensioning spring is properly installed and in good condition. If for
some reason this spring becomes loose, detached, or fatigued, the idler will not properly tension
the belt. Replace all belt covers and hardware.
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Pre-Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist
o Perform the appropriate maintenance schedule checklist. Refer to the Maintenance
Schedules chapter of the manual for the proper schedule.
o Inspect all blades for proper installation, orientation, tightness, sharpness, and overall
condition. Be sure the lift fin is oriented to the top of the blade, the mount bolt is secure, the
blade is sharp, and free of any nicks, cracks, or bends. Always replace any damaged blades.
o Check all belts for proper tension and condition. Replace any worn or improperly sized belts.
o Verify proper function of all gauge wheels. The wheel hubs should turn freely without
excessive side-to-side motion, and be free of debris. Clean, adjust, or replace wheels as
necessary.
o Verify proper and uniform wheel height settings at all wheel locations.
o Check that the discharge chute is clear of debris, properly mounted, and in good condition.
o Verify that all warning decals are in place, visible and legible.
o Check that the entire cutting deck area is clean and clear of debris.
o Verify that all guards, shields, and safety devices are properly installed and secure.
o Check the side legs (located on the outside two decks) for proper pivot adjustment for your
cutting application. Refer to the Side Leg Pivot Adjustment section of the Initial Set-Up
Chapter in the manual for proper adjustment procedures.
o Do a complete visual inspection of the Articulator. Look for any unsecured hardware,
improper settings, potential safety hazards, or possible problem areas. Be sure to make any
repairs or adjustments necessary to alleviate the problem(s) before operating the Articulator.
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Chapter Four: Operating Procedures
Do not attempt to operate the Articulator until you have
read and understand this manual in its entirety!
Never allow anyone to operate the Articulator without
proper training and without first reading and
understanding this manual in its entirety!
ALWAYS perform the pre-operation equipment
inspection before attempting to operate the Articulator!
ALWAYS perform the appropriate maintenance
schedule(s) before attempting to operate the Articulator!
Follow all safety rules stated in this manual as well as
the manuals supplied with any related equipment you
are operating!
A well informed safety-conscious operator is the best
safeguard against accident or injury!
Use only tractors equipped with an approved roll over
protection system (ROPS), especially if cutting
contoured areas or slopes!
Preparation For Cutting
The Articulator is specifically for finish mowing applications. One of the unique benefits of
the Articulator’s cutting system is its ability to float over contours that are impossible for other
wide area mowers to cut. The Articulators allow a high level of maneuverability, including the
ability to cut in reverse. Although the Articulator is an industrial quality mower, do not attempt
to use it to cut extremely long grass or areas heavy with brush or debris.
Upon completion of reading and understanding this manual in its entirety, performing the pre-
operation inspection, performing the appropriate maintenance schedule(s), and reviewing all
safety rules, you are ready to begin operating the Articulator.
1. Complete the Initial Set-Up section of this manual BEFORE attempting to operate the
Articulator.
2. BE SURE THE ARTICULATOR IS LOWERED INTO CUTTING POSITION
BEFORE STARTING THE TRACTOR.
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3. BE SURE THE ARTICULATOR IS NOT POSITIONED OVER ANY DEBRIS OR
LOOSE OBJECTS.
4. BE SURE THERE ARE NO PEOPLE NEAR THE ARTICULATOR, ESPECIALLY
IN THE PATH OF DISCHARGE.
5. Shift the tractor into neutral, and keep the tractor on a low RPM setting. DO NOT
ENGAGE THE PTO WITH THE TRACTOR AT HIGH IDLE.
6. Engage the PTO.
7. If there is any belt squeal, excessive vibration, or any indication of a blade striking
anything, disengage the PTO at once.
8. If the Articulator appears to be operating correctly, slowly increase the tractor idle
until the PTO shaft is operating at tractor manufacturer’s recommended operating
RPM. DO NOT EXCEED THIS RPM DURING OPERATION OF THE
ARTICULATOR.
Ground Speed
Always adhere to the tractor manufacturer’s recommended ground speed range when
operating the Articulator. Your speed may vary within this range as your cutting conditions
vary. Unreasonable speed while traveling over rough terrain can cause the Articulator to bounce
excessively, which in turn increases the stress on its structure and the likelihood of damage to the
machine. Thus, while a higher ground speed is acceptable for wide, open, flat areas, a slower
ground speed is required for rough or contoured areas.
Cutting In Reverse
If you are not familiar with backing techniques, we recommend practice in an open area to
develop the required skills before operating the Articulator
Always check to be sure that the area behind you is
clear of people or other obstacles before backing the
Articulator!
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