Lastec 3573C User manual

3573C Articulator
Owner’s Manual
Manual Part #: Man-3573C

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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 .......................................................................................... 1-7
1.7 Warranty Registration ............................................................................................... 1-8
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 Use Caution When Working With Batteries ........................................................... 2-12
2.10 Hazard Identified Chart ........................................................................................... 2-15

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SECTION 3 INITIAL SET-UP 3-1
3.1 Assembly ................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Parking Brake ............................................................................................................ 3-2
3.3 Fuel............................................................................................................................ 3-3
3.4 Operator Seat Pan ...................................................................................................... 3-4
3.5 Engine Oil.................................................................................................................. 3-5
3.6 Hydraulic Fluid.......................................................................................................... 3-6
3.7 Hydrostatic Pump Adjustment .................................................................................. 3-7
3.8 Towing (Hydrostatic Pump Release)......................................................................... 3-8
3.9 Hydrostatic Pump Belt .............................................................................................. 3-8
3.10 Mower Deck Drive Belt ........................................................................................... 3-9
3.11 Deck Belt ................................................................................................................. 3-10
3.12 Weight Transfer Springs.......................................................................................... 3-11
3.13 Blades ......................................................................................................................3-12
3.14 Operator Seat ........................................................................................................... 3-12
3.15 Steering Control Arms............................................................................................. 3-13
3.16 Mower Deck Height ............................................................................................... 3-14
3.17 Mower Deck Height Calibration ............................................................................. 3-15
3.18 Tires and Wheels ..................................................................................................... 3-17
3.19 General Inspection................................................................................................... 3-17
3.20 Engine......................................................................................................................3-17
3.21 Hour Meter .............................................................................................................. 3-18
3.22 Maintenance Checklists........................................................................................... 3-18
SECTION 4 OPERATING PROCEDURES 4-1
4.1 Starting The Engine................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Stopping The Engine ................................................................................................. 4-3
4.3 Motion Control .......................................................................................................... 4-4
4.4 Recommended Blades ............................................................................................... 4-5
4.5 Ground Speed ............................................................................................................ 4-6
4.6 Mower Deck Operation ............................................................................................. 4-7
4.7 Mule Pulley Adjustment............................................................................................ 4-8
4.8 Anti-Scalp Wheel Adjustment................................................................................... 4-8

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE 5-1
5.1 Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 5-2
5.2 Every 8 Operating Hours or Daily............................................................................. 5-2
5.3 First 25 Operating Hours........................................................................................... 5-3
5.4 First 50 Operating Hours........................................................................................... 5-3
5.5 Every 50 Operating Hours......................................................................................... 5-3
5.6 Every 100 Operating Hours....................................................................................... 5-3
5.7 Every 200 Operating Hours....................................................................................... 5-3
5.8 Every 400 Operating Hours....................................................................................... 5-4
5.9 Every 500 Hours........................................................................................................ 5-4
5.10 Annual ....................................................................................................................... 5-4
5.11 Bi-Annual .................................................................................................................. 5-4
5.12 Maintenance Schedule............................................................................................... 5-5
5.13 Lastec Mower Specifications .................................................................................... 5-6
5.14 Hydraulic System Diagram (2561C/2761C/2773C) ................................................. 5-8
5.15 Hydraulic System Diagram (3573C)......................................................................... 5-9
5.16 Hydraulic System Diagram (3873C)....................................................................... 5-10
5.17 Electrical Information.............................................................................................. 5-11
5.18 Lubrication Points and Deck Belt Routing.............................................................. 5-12
5.19 Urethane Bushings................................................................................................... 5-13