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2961AGC Articulator 2973AGC Articulator Owner’s Manual Manual Part #: Man-2961-2973AGC ASTEC 7865 N County Road 100E Lizton, Indiana 46149 Phone (317) 892-4444 Fax (317) 892-4188 www.lastec.com...
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Lastec, 2006 Printed in the United States of America, all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form by any photographic, electronic, mechanical or other means or used in any information storage and retrieval system without written permission from Lastec, Inc.
Read This Manual BEFORE Operating The Articulator .......... 1-2 Product Registration ....................1-3 If You Need To Order Parts ..................1-3 Lastec Product Warranty ................... 1-4 Component Manufacturers’ Warranties ..............1-6 Servicing The Articulator ..................1-7 Warranty Registration ....................1-8...
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Starting The Engine....................4-2 Stopping The Engine ....................4-3 Motion Control ......................4-4 Recommended Blades ....................4-5 Ground Speed ......................4-6 Mower Deck Operation ..................... 4-7 Mule Pulley Adjustment.................... 4-8 Anti-Scalp Wheel Adjustment (prior to serial #34660609) ........4-8 Lastec//020515 Table of Contents...
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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, 2961/73AGC............. 5-6 5.14 Hydraulic System Diagram ..................5-8 5.15 Electrical Information....................5-9 5.16 Lubrication Points and Deck Belt Routing.............. 5-10 5.17 Urethane Bushings....................
Keep this manual on hand at all times for ready reference. The designed and tested safety of the Articulator is dependent upon its operation within the guidelines and limita- tions outlined in this manual. Always adhere to all the safety rules presented in this man- ual. Lastec//020515 To The Owner...
These numbers can be found on the serial number plate 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.
Lastec Product Warranty GOLF & TURF WARRANTY Lastec (“warrantor”), with its place of business at 7865 N. County Road 100E, Lizton, IN 46149 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 warran-...
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Warranty Parts Return Lastec reserves the right to have parts returned that have been submitted for warranty. The ser- vice 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 rejec- tion of claim.
Some of the component parts of your Articulator are warranted by their respective manu- facturers. These parts include: Engine Clutch 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. Lastec//020515 To The Owner...
Lastec parts, and has trained mechanics on hand. Be sure to complete the following Lastec Warranty Registration Form and return to Lastec within 15 days of the purchase of the Articulator. This will aid you, Lastec, and Lastec dis- tributor in warranting and servicing of your Articulator.
Do you own a Lastec Mower, and if so what model? How did you hear about Lastec? Who referred you to Lastec? Who was the salesman that assisted you? Please check the box to your left if you would not allow Lastec to use your company's name for marketing purposes.
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!
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Safety Information Safety Decals and Symbols Caution! Rotating Blades!! Keep Hands and Feet Away from Blades! Keep Covers Locked Down Pinch Point! Read the Manual! Remove the Key! Rotating Parts! Rotating Shaft! Stay Away! Thrown Objects! Safety Information Lastec//020515...
The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing, but your Lastec Mower may vary slightly due to ongoing engineering changes. Lastec reserves the right to implement engineering and design changes to your Lastec Mower as may be nec- essary without prior notification.
Unfortunately, our extensive efforts to provide safe equipment can be negated by a single careless act of an operator. In addition to the design and configuration of your Lastec Mower, hazard control and accident prevention are also dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of all personnel involved in the operation, trans- portation, maintenance, and storage of your Lastec Mower.
and all operators must be instructed in and capable of the safe operation of your Lastec Mower, its attachments, and controls! KNOW the controls and how to stop your Lastec Mower quickly in an emergency! Warning READ this entire manual before attempting to operate your Lastec Mower! Only ...
Be sure that all auxiliary equipment switches (blades, headlights, etc.) are in the OFF position before attempting to start the engine. If your Lastec Mower is equipped with a ROPS (Roll Over Protection System), be sure to wear your seat belt.
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Safety Information Operational Safety Rules Never permit any person other than the operator to ride or board your Lastec Mower at any time. Never allow riders! Never allow anyone near your Lastec Mower while operating. Be sure that the ...
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Safety Information Operational Safety Rules time you leave your Lastec Mower unattended. If your Lastec Mower is equipped with headlights and hazard lights, always activate them whenever crossing or accessing any roadways, driveways, or parking lots. Watch for oncoming traffic.
Always use appropriate personal protection equipment such as eye, hand, head, and ear protection when performing any service or maintenance. Keep your Lastec Mower engine area free of accumulated debris, fuel, or excess grease and oil to reduce fire hazard.
Sand chipped or scratched areas and re-paint them to prevent rust during storage. Grease all grease fittings and lubricate all moving parts of your Lastec Mower to prevent rust during storage.
If electrolyte is spilled or splashed on any surface of the machine, it should be neutralized and rinsed with clean water. CAUTION! Do not overcharge the battery. Overcharging may reduce the overall service life of Caution the battery. 1.Battery Council International, copyright 1987 2-12 Lastec//020515 Safety Information...
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5. Connect positive (+) booster cable to positive (+) terminal of discharged battery. 6. Connect other end of positive (+) cable to positive (+) terminal of assisting battery. 7. Connect negative (-) cable to negative (-) terminal of assisting battery. Safety Information Lastec//020515 2-13...
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STALLED VEHICLE, AWAY FROM BATTERY. 9. Start engine and remove cables in REVERSE order of connections. TO STARTER TO STARTER BOOSTER CABLE STARTING STALLED VEHICLE VEHICLE BATTERY BATTERY BOOSTER CABLE TO GROUND TO GROUND ENGINE BLOCK LT0013 FRAME 2-14 Lastec//020515 Safety Information...
Moving parts Warning decals stating hazardous locations. Physical guards around such points. Clear warning in manual. Electrical shock Improper battery handling or jumping Instructions on battery handling from the Bat- tery Council International included in manu- als. Safety Information Lastec//020515 2-15...
Initial Set-Up Assembly Assembly The Lastec Mower comes preset from the factory and ready to mow. Should adjustments be necessary due to shipment, follow the set-up procedures listed herein. Parking Brake WARNING ALWAYS set the parking brake before performing any set-up, inspection, adjust- ...
Your Lastec Mower is equipped with two 7-gallon fuel tanks, located over each rear wheel. Your Lastec Mower is shipped dry (no fuel) from the factory, so you will need to fuel your Lastec Mower before operating. The fuel tank cap has a gauge that shows the approximate fuel level at all times.
Clean the entire engine area and mower deck area (under the operator seat pan) of all excess grease, oil, fuel, grass, or debris before operating your Lastec Mower. This will help prevent damage to the equipment, fire hazard, and projectile hazards.
Use of incorrect oil, inadequate oil level, or con- taminated oil will cause engine damage. Be sure your Lastec Mower is parked on level ground before checking the oil level. Always check the oil level before starting the engine, or more than five minutes after turn- ing the engine off.
If any leaks are discovered, allow ample time for the hydraulic fluid to cool. Repair or replace the defective parts and re-fill the hydraulic system before operat- ing your Lastec Mower. Be sure to secure all clamps or fittings. Lastec//020515...
Tighten the jam nut to lock the link arm into this position. 5. When finished, turn off the drive unit. 6. Be sure that both link arm jam nuts are tight. 7. Lift the drive unit, remove the jack stands, and lower the unit to the ground. Initial Set-Up Lastec//020515...
Towing (Hydrostatic Pump Release) Towing (Hydrostatic Pump Release) When towing your Lastec Mower, it is necessary to make minor adjustments to both of the hydrostatic pumps. This will allow the hydraulic fluid to bypass the hydrostatic pump. Please follow the instructions below for the proper procedure: 1.
See section 5 of this manual or contact your Lastec dealer for the proper belt lengths for your Lastec Mower. If you are unable to install a new belt with the idler system at its minimum stroke, it is likely you are installing the wrong size belt.
Adjust the spring tension by tightening the bolt at the rear of the springs. Proper operation of the weight transfer system will allow you to lift the mowing deck by the handle with little effort. Initial Set-Up Lastec//020515 3-11...
Always replace any damaged, dull, cracked, or missing blades before operating your Las- tec Mower. Lastec also offers low-lift blades and mulching blades for certain mowing applications. Contact your Lastec Mower dealer for further information about optional blades available. 3.15 Operator Seat Check that the operator seat pan is properly seated.
The control arms can be adjusted for operator comfort by repositioning the control arms on the control assem- bly. On those units so equipped, unit control may also be accomplished with foot pedals that are interconnected LT0112 with the control arm. Initial Set-Up Lastec//020515 3-13...
Caution Your Lastec Mower has a mower deck height range of 1" to 4.5", in 1/4" increments. If you wish to change the deck height, do so before attempting to operate your Lastec Mower. The mower deck height adjustment has a lever for adjusting the deck height. The lever fits into spaces marked off in 1/4”...
When you receive your Lastec mower, you will need to calibrate the mower deck height. Follow these procedures to calibrate: 1. Park your Lastec Mower on a flat, level surface. Be sure to turn off the engine and set the parking brake before making any adjustments to your Lastec Mower.
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Do not allow the anti-scalp roller to be on the ground constantly or it will ½” result in premature wear. Be sure to LT0119 retighten the jam nuts on the turnbuckle after setting the wheel. 3-16 Lastec//020515 Initial Set-Up...
Check that the discharge chute is clear of debris, properly mounted, and in good condi- tion. Inspect entire Lastec Mower for loose or entangled parts, debris, obstructions, misplaced tools, or any other possible safety hazards, equipment hazards, or projectile hazards.
The hour meter is located on the control panel. This meter records the total hours on the engine, and cannot be reset. You may wish to record the hour meter reading prior to oper- ation of your Lastec Mower for tracking of maintenance schedules, job timing, billing, or other records.
Danger NEVER operate your Lastec Mower when children are present! WARNING! NEVER attempt to operate your Lastec Mower until you have read and understand Warning this manual in its entirety! NEVER allow anyone to operate your Lastec Mower without proper training and ...
Stop the engine by throttling down to a slow idle, then turning the ignition key switch to the OFF position. Wait for all motion to stop. Be sure all auxiliary switches are in the OFF position. Set the parking brake before dismounting your Lastec Mower. Operating Procedures...
These pumps are controlled separately with each of the steering control arms (located to the left and right of the operator seat). Verify that all safety covers are in place and secure before operating your Lastec Mower. Start the engine in accordance with section 4.1 of this manual.
To change directions: Slowly return both control levers to the neutral position, and allow your Lastec Mower to slow to a stop. Then slowly move the control levers into the appropriate positions to travel in the desired direction. NOTE: When the control levers are released, they automatically return to the neu- tral position, stopping all motion of your Lastec Mower.
Ground Speed Your Lastec Mower is designed to cut cleanly and efficiently at relatively high ground speeds. Reduced ground speed is required when operating on severe contours, when cutting excessively tall, wet, or thick grass, or when traveling up or down large or steep hills.
NEVER operate your Lastec Mower when children are present! Your Lastec Mowers is equipped with a mower deck comprised of three blades. All three blades are belt driven - the drive belt (located under the operator seat pan) drives the center blade, and the deck belt drives each blade.
Simply remove the center bolt and place the pulley at the level most appropriate to maintain the proper belt tension. Anti-Scalp Wheel Adjustment (prior to serial #34660609) The rear anti-scalp wheel on the deck can be adjusted by a turnbuckle attached between the deck and wheel framework. LT0121 Lastec//020515 Operating Procedures...
Failure to complete the appropriate maintenance checklists at the proper time inter- vals will cause damage to your Lastec Mower, unsafe operating conditions, sub- standard performance, and may void the warranty of your Lastec Mower! Warranty issues are dependent upon proper maintenance! ...
First 25 Operating Hours Verify proper installation, operation, and unobstructed flow of grass chute. Inspect entire Lastec Mower for loose or entangled parts, debris, obstructions, mis- placed tools, or any other possible safety hazards, equipment hazards or projectile hazards.
Verify that hardware is functional, securely fastened, and in good condition Verify proper installation, operation, and flow of grass chute Inspect entire Lastec Mower for loose or entangled parts, debris, obstructions, neglected tools, or other hazards Change Hydraulic oil and filter...
045970 Hose, 3/8” Hyd x 3-1/4” Low Press 015485 Fitting, 3/8” Barb Tee 049857 Hose, 3/8” Hyd x 12” Low Pressure 045972 Hose, 3/8” Hyd x 9-1/2” Low Press 061807 Hose Clamp, Dixon Worm Gear HSS6 Not Shown Lastec//020515 Maintenance...
LT0093 Drive Belt Idler, Lower Rear See Figure 5-2. The deck lubrications points and deck belt routing are shown below. Lubricate every 8 hours of operation. See Section 5.13 for the deck belt part number. LT0094 5-10 Lastec//020515 Maintenance...
5.17 Urethane Bushings CAUTION! Bolts holding urethane bushings must remain tight. Caution Urethane bushings are used throughout all Lastec mowers in various applica- tions, including (but not limited to) articu- lating deck hinges and rocker arms. In all cases, the bush-...