Lastec 521EH User manual

Lastec Mower
521EH/100EFAC
Owner’s Manual
Manual Part #: Man-100EFAC

8 Lastec, 2018
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Table of Contents Section-Page
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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 Carraro Tractor................................................... 3-2
3.3 Transporting the Mounted Articulator....................................................................... 3-4
3.4 PTO Shaft Range Verification................................................................................... 3-4
3.5 Gearbox ..................................................................................................................... 3-5
3.6 Mower Deck Height Adjustment............................................................................... 3-5
3.7 Mower Deck Leveling Adjustment ........................................................................... 3-6
3.8 Deck Drive Belts ....................................................................................................... 3-7
3.9 Deck Belts and Alignment......................................................................................... 3-8
3.10 Blades ......................................................................................................................3-10
3.11 Deck Wheels............................................................................................................ 3-11
3.12 General .................................................................................................................... 3-11
3.13 Pre-Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist ...................................................... 3-12

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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 ............................................................................................... 4-5
4.5 Ground Speed ............................................................................................................ 4-6
4.6 Cutting In Reverse..................................................................................................... 4-6
4.7 Cutting Extreme Contours......................................................................................... 4-7
4.8 Cutting Wet Grass ..................................................................................................... 4-7
4.9 Anti-Scalp Wheel Adjustment................................................................................... 4-8
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE 5-1
5.1 Every 8 Operating Hours........................................................................................... 5-2
5.2 First 8 Hours.............................................................................................................. 5-3
5.3 First 50 Hours............................................................................................................ 5-3
5.4 Every 50 Operating Hours......................................................................................... 5-3
5.5 Every 200 Operating Hours....................................................................................... 5-3
5.6 Every 500 Operating Hours....................................................................................... 5-4
5.7 Annual .......................................................................................................................5-4
5.8 Articulator Specifications.......................................................................................... 5-4
5.9 Articulator Maintenance Chart.................................................................................. 5-5
5.10 Torque Values ........................................................................................................... 5-6
5.11 Lubrication Points ..................................................................................................... 5-7
5.12 Urethane Bushings..................................................................................................... 5-8

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SECTION 1 TO THE OWNER