Lastec 4500ZSR User manual

Lastec Mower 4500ZSR
Owner’s Manual
Manual Part #: Man-4500ZSR

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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 Parking Brake ............................................................................................................ 3-2
3.2 Fuel............................................................................................................................ 3-3
3.3 Engine Cover/Operator Seat Pan............................................................................... 3-4
3.4 Engine Oil.................................................................................................................. 3-5
3.5 Air Cleaner ................................................................................................................ 3-6
3.6 Coolant ......................................................................................................................3-7
3.7 Hydraulic Fluid.......................................................................................................... 3-8
3.8 Towing (Hydrostatic Pump Adjustment) .................................................................. 3-9
3.9 Hydrostatic Pump Belt ............................................................................................ 3-10
3.10 Mower Deck Drive Belt .......................................................................................... 3-11
3.11 Mower Deck Belts................................................................................................... 3-12
3.12 Blades ......................................................................................................................3-13
3.13 Operator Seat ........................................................................................................... 3-14
3.14 Steering Column Tilt Adjustment ........................................................................... 3-15
3.15 Mower Deck Height ................................................................................................ 3-16
3.16 Mower Deck Height Calibration ............................................................................. 3-17
3.17 Tires and Wheels ..................................................................................................... 3-19
3.18 General Inspection................................................................................................... 3-19
3.19 Engine......................................................................................................................3-20
3.20 Hour Meter .............................................................................................................. 3-20
3.21 Maintenance Checklists........................................................................................... 3-20
3.22 Pre-Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist ...................................................... 3-21
SECTION 4 OPERATING PROCEDURES 4-1
4.1 Starting The Engine................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Stopping The Engine ................................................................................................. 4-4
4.3 Motion Control .......................................................................................................... 4-4
4.4 Recommended Blades ............................................................................................... 4-6
4.5 Ground Speed ............................................................................................................ 4-7
4.6 Cruise Control ........................................................................................................... 4-8
4.7 Steering Lock............................................................................................................. 4-9
4.8 Mower Deck Operation ........................................................................................... 4-10
4.9 Mule Pulley Adjustment.......................................................................................... 4-11
4.10 Anti-Scalp Wheel Adjustment................................................................................. 4-11

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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 50 Operating Hours........................................................................................... 5-3
5.4 Every 50 Operating Hours......................................................................................... 5-3
5.5 Every 100 Operating Hours....................................................................................... 5-3
5.6 Every 200 Operating Hours....................................................................................... 5-3
5.7 Every 400 Operating Hours....................................................................................... 5-4
5.8 Every 500 Operating Hours....................................................................................... 5-4
5.9 Annual .......................................................................................................................5-4
5.10 Bi-Annual .................................................................................................................. 5-4
5.11 Maintenance Schedule............................................................................................... 5-5
5.12 Lastec Mower Specifications, 4500ZSR ................................................................... 5-6
5.15 Hydraulic System Diagram ....................................................................................... 5-8
5.16 Wiring Schematic .................................................................................................... 5-10
5.17 Lubrication Charts, 4500ZSR.................................................................................. 5-11
5.18 Urethane Bushings................................................................................................... 5-12
5.19 Steering Wheel Adjustment..................................................................................... 5-13