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SECTION 1 TO THE OWNER 1-1
1.1 Read This Manual BEFORE Operating The Articulator .......................................... 1-2
1.2 Product Registration .................................................................................................. 1-3
1.3 If You Need To Order Parts ...................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Lastec Product Warranty ........................................................................................... 1-4
1.5 Component Manufacturers’ Warranties .................................................................... 1-6
1.6 Servicing The Articulator .......................................................................................... 1-6
1.7 Warranty Registration ............................................................................................... 1-7
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 Pre-operational 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 Deere Tractor.......................................................... 3-2
3.3 Step Installation......................................................................................................... 3-4
3.4 Push Arm Adjustment ............................................................................................... 3-5
3.5 Wire Harness Installation (100EFD1565 Only) ........................................................ 3-6
3.6 Wire Harness Installation (100EFD1570/1580 Only)............................................... 3-8
3.7 Lift Arm Stop Bolt Adjustment............................................................................... 3-11
3.8 Limit Switch Adjustment ........................................................................................ 3-12
3.9 Transporting the Mounted Articulator..................................................................... 3-12
3.10 PTO Shaft Range Verification................................................................................. 3-13
3.11 Gearbox ................................................................................................................... 3-14
3.12 Mower Deck Height Adjustment............................................................................. 3-14
3.13 Mower Deck Leveling Adjustment ......................................................................... 3-15
3.14 Deck Drive Belts ..................................................................................................... 3-16
3.15 Deck Belts and Alignment....................................................................................... 3-18
3.16 Blades ......................................................................................................................3-19
3.17 Deck Wheels............................................................................................................ 3-20
3.18 General .................................................................................................................... 3-20
3.19 Pre-Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist ...................................................... 3-21