Table of Contents Section-Page
Table of Contents Lastec//021819 3
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 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 Mounting The Articulator To The Tractor ................................................................ 3-2
3.2 Deck Drive Belts ....................................................................................................... 3-4
3.3 Deck Belts ................................................................................................................. 3-5
3.4 Blades ........................................................................................................................ 3-6
3.5 Deck Cutting Height.................................................................................................. 3-7
3.6 Gauge Wheels............................................................................................................ 3-7
3.7 General ......................................................................................................................3-8
3.8 Pre-Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist ........................................................ 3-9
SECTION 4 OPERATING PROCEDURES 4-1
4.1 Transporting The Articulator..................................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Hydraulic Lift Operation ........................................................................................... 4-3
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
4.8 Cutting Wet Grass ..................................................................................................... 4-8