Lastec WZ1000 Series User manual

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Owner’s Manual
WZ1000 series D4920
Manual number: MWZ1000D4920

© Lastec, 2020
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reproduced in any form by any photographic, electronic, mechanical or other means or used in
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Lastec, LLC
8180 W. 10th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46214
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Table of Contents Section-Page
Table of Contents WZ1000 8/18/20 iii
SECTION 1 TO THE OWNER 1-1
1.1 Read This Manual BEFORE Operating .................................................1-1
1.2 Product Registration ...............................................................................1-1
1.3 Warranty Registration ............................................................................1-1
1.4 If You Need To Order Parts ...................................................................1-2
1.5 Servicing The Lastec Mower..................................................................1-2
1.6 2020 PRODUCT WARRANTY ...........................................................1-3
1.7 Component Manufacturers’ Warranties .................................................1-5
SECTION 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 2-1
2.1 Warning Symbols ...................................................................................2-1
2.2 About This Section.................................................................................2-1
2.3 Safety Guards And Covers .....................................................................2-2
2.4 Pre-operational Safety Rules ..................................................................2-3
2.5 Personal Protection Equipment ..............................................................2-3
2.6 Operational Safety Rules........................................................................2-4
2.7 Maintenance Safety Rules ......................................................................2-6
2.8 Storage Safety Rules...............................................................................2-7
2.9 Use Caution When Working With Batteries ..........................................2-8
2.10 Safe Booster Cable Operation ................................................................2-9
2.11 Safety Decals and Symbols ..................................................................2-10
2.12 Hazard Identified Chart ........................................................................2-11
SECTION 3 INITIAL SET-UP 3-1
3.1 Parking Brake .........................................................................................3-1
3.2 Fuel.........................................................................................................3-1
3.3 Engine Cover/Operator Seat Pan............................................................3-2
3.4 Engine Oil...............................................................................................3-3
3.5 Air Cleaner .............................................................................................3-4
3.6 Coolant ...................................................................................................3-4
3.7 Hydraulic Fluid.......................................................................................3-6
3.8 Towing (Hydrostatic Pump Setting).......................................................3-8
3.9 Hydrostatic Pump Adjustment ...............................................................3-8
3.10 Hydrostatic Pump Belt ...........................................................................3-9
3.11 Mower Deck Drive Belt .......................................................................3-10
3.12 Mower Deck Belts................................................................................3-11
3.13 Blades ...................................................................................................3-12
3.14 Operator Seat........................................................................................3-12
3.15 Steering Control Levers........................................................................3-13
3.16 Mower Deck Height .............................................................................3-14
3.17 Mower Deck Height Calibration ..........................................................3-18
3.18 Tires and Wheels ..................................................................................3-19
3.19 General Inspection................................................................................3-19

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3.20 Engine...................................................................................................3-20
3.21 Hour Meter ...........................................................................................3-20
3.22 Maintenance Checklists........................................................................3-20
3.23 Pre-Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist ...................................3-20
SECTION 4 OPERATING PROCEDURES 4-1
4.1 Operator Control Panel...........................................................................4-3
4.2 Starting The Engine................................................................................4-4
4.3 Stopping The Engine ..............................................................................4-5
4.4 Engine Controller ...................................................................................4-5
4.5 Motion Control .....................................................................................4-14
4.6 Recommended Blades ..........................................................................4-17
4.7 Mower Deck Operation ........................................................................4-18
4.8 Transporting the Mower.......................................................................4-20
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE 5-1
5.1 Maintenance ...........................................................................................5-1
5.2 Every 8 Operating Hours or Daily..........................................................5-1
5.3 First 25 Operating Hours........................................................................5-2
5.4 First 50 Operating Hours........................................................................5-2
5.5 Every 50 Operating Hours......................................................................5-2
5.6 Every 100 Operating Hours....................................................................5-3
5.7 Every 200 Operating Hours....................................................................5-3
5.8 Every 400 Operating Hours....................................................................5-3
5.9 Every 500 Hours.....................................................................................5-3
5.10 Annual ....................................................................................................5-3
5.11 Bi-Annual ...............................................................................................5-4
5.12 Urethane Bushings..................................................................................5-4
5.13 Maintenance Schedule............................................................................5-5
5.14 Lubrication Points ..................................................................................5-6
5.15 Hydraulic Hoses ...................................................................................5-7
5.16 Electrical Schematic ..............................................................................5-8
5.17 Wiring Harness ...................................................................................5-10
5.1 Lastec Mower Specifications, WZ1000D4920 ....................................5-12

To The Owner
Read This Manual BEFORE Operating
To The Owner 8/18/20 1-1
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SECTION 1 TO THE OWNER
1.1 Read This Manual BEFORE Operating
Do not allow anyone to operate the Lastec Mower without first
reading and understanding this operator’s manual in its entirety.
Do not allow non-essential personnel, especially children, to
operate the Lastec Mower. Do not operate the Lastec Mower
when non-essential personnel, especially children, are present.
This information prepares you to operate the Lastec Mower in a
safe and knowledgeable manner, providing a safer working
environment, and promoting higher quality, more efficient
results.
This manual is to assist you in properly and safely operating and maintaining the mower.
Read and understand this entire manual before attempting to set-up, operate, adjust, per-
form any maintenance on, or store the mower.
Keep this manual at hand at all times for ready reference.
1.2 Product Registration
Immediately record the model and serial numbers of your Lastec Mower in the spaces
provided below.
Model Number: ______________________________
Serial Number: ______________________________
These numbers can be found on the serial number plate/decal which is permanently
affixed to the mower.
You should now fill out the warranty registration form online at www.lastec.com or
located in the back of this section. This form must be completed and returned to the fac-
tory within fifteen (15) days of purchase in order to validate the warranty. Please do not
hesitate.
1.3 Warranty Registration
Complete the following Lastec Warranty Registration Form and return to Lastec within 15
days of the purchase of the Lastec Mower. This will aid you, Lastec, and Lastec distribu-
tor in warranting and servicing of your Lastec Mower.

To The Owner
If You Need To Order Parts
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Warranty registration can be done online through the Lastec website at www.lastec.com.
(See Figure 1-1.) If you have difficulties accessing or filling out your registration form,
your Lastec representative can assist you.
1.4 If You Need To Order Parts
To order parts, contact your distributor. Be sure to have your model and serial number
available as a reference. This will assist them in supplying you the correct and most cur-
rent parts available for your Lastec Mower.
NOTE: Use only genuine Lastec parts when servicing your Lastec
Mower. Use of substitute parts may cause unsafe operation, unsatis-
factory performance, and void the warranty of your Lastec Mower.
1.5 Servicing The Lastec Mower
The Lastec Mower is carefully engineered and manufactured to provide safe, depend-
able, and satisfactory service. As with all other mechanical equipment, the Lastec Mower
requires routine inspection, cleaning and maintenance.
When servicing the Lastec Mower, be sure to use only genuine Lastec parts. Utilization of
substitute parts will not only void the warranty, but may also cause unsafe or unsatisfac-
tory operation of the Lastec Mower due to their substandard quality or incorrect applica-
tion.
FIG. 1-1

To The Owner
2020 PRODUCT WARRANTY
To The Owner 8/18/20 1-3
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In order to handle all of your service needs, your authorized Lastec dealer stocks genuine
Lastec parts, and has trained mechanics on hand.
1.6 2020 PRODUCT WARRANTY
Lastec, LLC (“warrantor”), with its place of business at 8180 West 10th Street, Indianapo-
lis, IN 46214 warrants as stated herein to the original purchaser (“purchaser”) for two (2)
years or 2000 hours of equipment use, whichever comes first, on parts and one (1) year
of labor for equipment use from the date of purchase from Lastec (“warrantor”), that the
equipment manufactured by warrantor and any optional equipment or accessories pur-
chased at the same time, subject to the exclusions herein, will be free from defects in
material and workmanship attributable to warrantor so long as it is operated and main-
tained in accordance with the instructions provided by warrantor and purchaser has com-
pleted the registration form or warrantor may choose to not honor any warranty claims.
Limited lifetime urethane bushing and bushing hardware warranty.
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
Warrantor agrees to replace any defective wear components including but not limited to
seals, bearings, idlers with bearings, wheels/tires, bushings and blades for ninety (90)
days from date of purchase. After ninety (90) days, all wear components are no longer
covered under further warranty from warrantor. (Component failure as a result of
improper maintenance of wear items may not be covered under warranty at the warran-
tor’s discretion. I.E. improper cleaning/lubrication practices) After ninety (90) days, com-
ponent failure as a result of loose hardware is no longer covered under further warranty
from warrantor.
Warrantor agrees to warranty for a period of ninety (90) days from date of purchase to
any original purchaser who is a rental yard, lease-based business or temporary use facil-
ity that the equipment manufactured by warrantor and any optional equipment or acces-
sories purchased at the same time will be free from defects in material and workmanship
attributable to warrantor so long as it is operated and maintained in accordance with
instructions provided by warrantor. After ninety (90) days, no further warranty will exist for
rental yard, lease-based or temporary use businesses or facilities.
FREIGHT ALLOWANCE
Freight allowance for warranty – expedited freight covered by warrantor in “mower down”
situations for first year of warranty not to include wear items as listed above in the (90)
day limited warranty. After the first year freight for warranty items would be limited to reg-
ular ground shipment at the discretion of the warrantor.

To The Owner
2020 PRODUCT WARRANTY
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WARRANTOR’S OBLIGATIONS AS TO DEFECTS
Warrantor’s only responsibility shall be to replace any covered defects or repairs without
cost to purchaser. Warrantor may request that such part or unit be returned to Warran-
tor’s place of business. Purchaser will be responsible for transportation or shipping of part
or unit to the distributor and such part must be returned to distributor within fifteen (15)
days after requested. Warrantor shall have a reasonable time within which to replace or
repair defective part or unit. If warrantor determines that the part or unit is not defective
under the terms of this warranty, then purchaser shall be responsible for expenses
incurred by warrantor in returning part or unit to original purchaser. Warrantor gives no
allowance for labor, travel time, mileage or incidental or consequential damages. Pur-
chaser must submit warranty claims to a distributorship authorized by Warrantor. Warran-
tor’s authorized distributors are responsible for all repairs and the processing of all
warranty claims.
WARRANTY PARTS RETURN
Lastec reserves the right to have parts returned that have been submitted for warranty.
The service department will issue an RMA number. The part must be returned within 30
days of the requested return date. Parts not returned within 30 days of the RMA issue
date will result in rejection of claim.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS OF OTHER WARRANTIES
EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVISIONS STATED ABOVE, WARRAN-
TOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND/OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
No representation or other affirmation of fact by representatives of warrantor, whether
verbal or in writing, including photographs, brochures, samples, models, or other sales
aids, shall constitute a warranty or other basis for any legal action against warrantor. THE
ORIGINAL PURCHASER, ANY PERSONS TO WHOM THIS EQUIPMENT IS TRANS-
FERRED AND ANY INTENDED USER OR BENEFICIARY OF THIS EQUIPMENT
SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO RE-COVER ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES FROM WARRANTOR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING
WARRANTY OR DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT. Warrantor does not warrant that its equip-
ment meets or complies with the requirements of a particular safety code or governmental
requirements.
DESIGN CHANGES
Warrantor reserves the right to change the design of its products from time to time without
notice and without obligation to make corresponding changes in its products previously
manufactured.

To The Owner
Component Manufacturers’ Warranties
To The Owner 8/18/20 1-5
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RIGHTS OF PURCHASER
The validity and effect of this limited warranty as well as its interpretation, operation and
effect, shall be determined exclusively by the principles of law and equity of the State of
Indiana. This limited warranty gives purchaser specific legal rights. Purchaser may also
have other rights, which may vary from State to State. Some States may not allow limita-
tions as to duration of warranties so the above may not apply.
This contract supersedes all prior written and oral agreements related to the purchase
and is intended to be an integration of the entire agreement between the parties. All of the
promises, warranties, guarantees and representations made by warrantor or its represen-
tatives that are not specifically contained herein are not included in this warranty.
1.7 Component Manufacturers’ Warranties
Some of the component parts of your Lastec Mower are warranted by their respective
manufacturers. These parts include:
Engine
Clutch
Hydraulic pumps
Battery
The complete manufacturers’ warranty information for these components is available
upon request. Contact your Lastec dealer if you have questions concerning warranties on
these component parts.

Safety Information
Warning Symbols
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SECTION 2 SAFETY INFORMATION
2.1 Warning Symbols
The following symbols and signal words call your attention to instructions concerning your
personal safety. Ensure to observe and follow these instructions.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in serious injury or death.
Suggests a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death.
Refers to potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury or damage to equipment.
Indicates vital information.
NOTE: gives helpful information.
The above illustrated symbols are displayed throughout this manual in order to indicate
important safety information. When one of these symbols appears in this manual, be
aware of a potential hazard being discussed in the accompanying paragraphs. Hazards
such as damage to equipment, serious personal injury, or even fatal injury are possible,
perhaps even likely, if the accompanying instructions or procedures are not heeded.
2.2 About This Section
Read this manual and all manuals of any related equipment in their
entirety.
Right and left are determined facing in the direction of forward travel.
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
The procedures listed in this manual may not include all ANSI, OSHA, or locally
required safety procedures. It is the owner/operator’s responsibility and not Las-
tec to ensure all operators are properly trained and informed of all safety protocols.
Owner/Operators are responsible for following all safety procedures when operating
and performing maintenance to the Lastec Mower.

Safety Information
Safety Guards And Covers
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Blade rotation is clockwise as viewed from the top of the deck.
The purpose of this manual is to assist you in properly and
safely operating and maintaining the mower. Read and under-
stand this entire manual before attempting to set-up, operate,
adjust, perform any maintenance on, or store the mower. This
manual provides essential information and instructions which
will help you enjoy years of dependable performance from the
mower.
The safety of the mower is dependent upon operating within the parameters explained in
this manual. Follow all safety rules for this mower and all related equipment.
Although these instructions have been compiled through field experience and engineer-
ing data, some information presented herein may be general in nature due to varying
operating conditions. It is up to the operator to develop procedures suitable to your partic-
ular cutting application.
NOTE: The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at
the time of printing, but the mower may vary slightly due to ongoing
engineering changes. Lastec reserves the right to implement engineer-
ing and design changes to the mower as may be necessary without
prior notification.
2.3 Safety Guards And Covers
Do not operate the mower with any safety covers removed.
Follow all safety rules.
Some illustrations in this manual show the mower with safety covers
removed in order to provide improved viewing of the particular compo-
nents being discussed. This is for informational purposes only --
Do not operate the mower without all covers, shields, safety
devices, and grass chute or mulching plate installed and secure.
Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of all Lastec products. Unfor-
tunately, our extensive efforts to provide safe equipment can be negated by a single care-
less act of an operator. In addition to the design of the mower, accident prevention is
dependent upon the awareness and proper training of all personnel involved in the opera-
tion, transportation, maintenance, and storage of the mower.

Safety Information
Pre-operational Safety Rules
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The best safety device is an informed, careful operator.
We ask you to be that kind of operator.
2.4 Pre-operational Safety Rules
Do not allow non-essential personnel, especially children, on or near
the mower.
Do not operate the mower when non-essential personnel, especially
children, are present.
Clear area of all personnel before operating the mower.
Do not allow anyone to operate the mower without proper instruction.
Know how to stop the mower quickly in an emergency. .
2.5 Personal Protection Equipment
Wear eye and hearing protection.
Wear close-fitting clothing to avoid entangle-
ment in moving parts.
Do not operate the mower or related equipment
in bare feet, sandals, or sneakers: wear sturdy
rough-soled work shoes.
Clear the cut area of stones, branches, balls or
other debris that may be thrown.
Do not operate with ROPS in the folded position.
Verify that all safety decals are properly installed, visible, and intelligi-
ble.
Remove accumulated debris, fuel, or excess grease and oil from your
Lastec Mower engine area to avoid a fire hazard.

Safety Information
Operational Safety Rules
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Perform the pre-operation equipment inspection and the appropriate
maintenance schedule before operating your Lastec Mower.
Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine.
2.6 Operational Safety Rules
Stay clear of blades during operation.
Stay clear of all moving parts.
Handle fuel with care to avoid fire or explosion:
use approved fuel containers;
do not handle fuel near an open flame;
do not use fuel as a solvent;
do not fuel the drive unit while the engine is running
do not fuel the drive unit while the engine is hot;
do not fuel the mower indoors;
do not fuel while sitting on drive unit;
clean up any spilled fuel;
do not smoke around fuel or while fueling;
do not open fill cap on sloped ground
refuel on level ground only; and
do not fill beyond recommended levels indicated on mower.
Never leave running mower unattended on sloped ground.
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
Wear Personal Protection Equipment when
operating the Lastec Mower.
Ensure that the parking brake is set and blades
disengaged before attempting to start the engine.
Do not operate the mower without the grass chute or mulching plate
installed and secure.
Do not operate the mower unless all covers, shields, and safety
devices are installed and secure.

Safety Information
Operational Safety Rules
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Do not permit any person other than the operator to ride or board the
drive unit or mower at any time.
Do not allow anyone near the mower while operating.
Do not allow anyone near or in the path of discharge.
Do not discharge in the direction of bystanders, vehicles, or buildings.
Do not stop or start suddenly when going up or down a hill.
Avoid operating on steep (15 degrees or higher) slopes.
Disengage the blades, stop the engine, set the parking brake, and
remove the key before dismounting the drive unit or making any
adjustments to the mower.
Stop the mower immediately upon striking any obstruction. Disengage
the blades, turn off the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key,
and inspect the mower for any damage. Repair any damage before
resuming operation of the mower.
Do not adjust the mower deck height or lift the deck into transport posi-
tion while the blades are engaged.
Do not engage the blades with the mower decks raised into transport
position.
Do not place your hands or feet under the deck while the engine is run-
ning.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the mower unattended:
disengage the blades,
turn off the engine,
set the parking brake, and
remove the key.
Activate headlights and/or hazard lights whenever crossing or access-
ing any roadways, driveways, or parking lots.
Watch for oncoming traffic.

Safety Information
Maintenance Safety Rules
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2.7 Maintenance Safety Rules
Disengage the blades, turn off the engine, set the parking brake, and
remove the key before performing any maintenance or adjustments to
your Lastec Mower.
Verify that all blades are sharp, free of nicks or cracks, and securely
fastened. Immediately replace blades that show any signs of
cracks.
Do not perform maintenance on your mower when non-essential per-
sonnel, especially children, are present.
Verify that all safety decals are properly installed, visible, and legible.
Remove accumulated debris, fuel, or excess grease and oil from the
drive unit engine area to avoid a fire hazard.
Verify that the deck is properly mounted, set up, adjusted, and in good
operating condition.
Perform the pre-operation equipment inspection and the appropriate
maintenance schedule (Section 5) before operating the mower.
Disengage the blades, turn off the engine, set the parking brake, and
remove the key before performing any service to, maintenance on, or
adjustments to the mower.
Do not perform maintenance on the mower when non-essential per-
sonnel, especially children, are present.
Perform the appropriate maintenance schedule(s) in a timely fashion.
Do not allow anyone near any operator controls while performing
adjustments, service or maintenance to the drive unit or deck.
Use Personal Protection Equipment such as eye, hand, head, and ear
protection when performing any service or maintenance to the drive
unit or deck.
Keep the drive unit engine area free of accumulated debris, fuel, or
excess grease and oil to reduce fire hazard.

Safety Information
Storage Safety Rules
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Keep the mower in good operating condition with all safety devices in
place.
Verify that all fasteners are properly installed to ensure the drive unit
and deck are in safe operating condition.
Upon completing any maintenance or service function, verify that all
safety guards and devices are properly installed before operating the
drive unit or deck.
Verify that all warning labels and decals are properly installed, visible,
and legible.
Remove all tools and waste from the maintenance area.
2.8 Storage Safety Rules
Do not run the engine in an enclosed space.
Do not store equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where
fumes could reach an open flame or spark.
Do not store the mower in any area accessible by non-essential per-
sonnel, especially children.
Lock the safety pins on the raised decks.
Allow the engine to cool before storing it in an enclosed area.
Remove all accumulated debris from the top and bottom of the deck
before storing.
Sand chipped or scratched areas and re-paint them to prevent rust
during storage.
Lubricate all moving parts of the drive unit and deck to prevent rust
during storage.

Safety Information
Use Caution When Working With Batteries
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2.9 Use Caution When Working With Batteries
Keep sparks, flames, burning cigarettes, or other ignition sources
away at all times. Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or
death.
Wear safety goggles and a face shield when working near batteries.
Failure to follow this could result in serious injury or death.
Wash hands after handling batteries to remove possible lead, acid, or
other contaminants. Failure to follow this could result in serious injury
or death.
Charge the battery in a well ventilated area. Failure to follow this could
result in serious injury or death.
Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery. Failure to follow this could
result in serious injury or death.
EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR CONTACT WITH BATTERY COMPONENTS (LEAD/SUL-
FURIC ACID) per SDS (Safety Data Sheet):
EYE CONTACT Sulfuric Acid and Lead: Flush eyes immediately with large amounts
of water for at least 15 minutes while lifting lids. Seek immediate med-
ical attention if eyes have been exposed directly to acid.
SKIN CONTACT Sulfuric Acid: Flush affected area(s) with large amounts of water
using deluge emergency shower, if available, shower for at least 15
minutes. Remove contaminated clothing, including shoes. If symp-
toms persist, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing
before reuse. Discard contaminated shoes.
Lead: Wash immediately with soap and water.
INGESTION Sulfuric Acid: Administer large amounts of water. Do NOT induce
vomiting or aspiration into the lungs may occur and can cause perma-
nent injury or death; consult physician.
INHALATION Sulfuric Acid: Remove to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Consult a
physician.
Lead: Remove from exposure, gargle, wash nose and lips; consult
physician.

Safety Information
Safe Booster Cable Operation
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2.10 Safe Booster Cable Operation
Wear proper eye protection.
Do not lean over the battery.
1. Inspect both batteries before connecting booster cables. Do not jump start a damaged
battery.
2. Ensure vent caps are tight and level.
3. Ensure that the two vehicles are not touching and both ignition switches are turned to the
OFF position.
4. Connect positive (+) booster cable to positive (+) junction studs on the inside front right
side of the engine bay.
5. Connect other end of positive (+) cable to positive (+) terminal of assisting battery.
6. Connect negative (-) cable to negative (-) terminal of assisting battery.
Make final connection of negative (-) cable to engine block of stalled
vehicle, away from battery.
7. Start engine and remove cables in REVERSE order of connections.

Safety Information
Safety Decals and Symbols
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2.11 Safety Decals and Symbols
The following safety symbols are used on your Lastec Mower. Operators should become
familiar with these symbols and heed the warnings where they appear on your Lastec
Mower.
Attention.
Pinching/Crushing Danger.
Caution. Rotating Blades..
Keep Hands and Feet Away from Blades.
1
-
STALLED
VEHICLE
BATTERY
JUNCTION
STUDS
TO GROUND
ENGINE
BLOCK
OR
FRAME
BOOSTER CABLE
BOOSTER CABLE
TO STARTER
STARTING
VEHICLE
BATTERY
TO GROUND
+
TO STARTER
4
2
3
+
-
FIG. 2-1

Safety Information
Hazard Identified Chart
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Keep Covers Locked Down
Pinch Point.
Read the Manual.
Remove the Key.
Rotating Parts.
Rotating Shaft.
Stay Away.
Thrown Objects.
2.12 Hazard Identified Chart
Hazard Identified Risk Source Control Measure
Operator injury Inexperience Complete Owner’s Manual supplied
covering all aspects of operating the
unit.
Various warning decals strategically
placed on the unit.
Unit overturning, crushing
operator
Operating on steep or slippery
slopes
ROPS framework on the unit.
Seat belts for the operator.
Warning decals.
Clear warning in manual.