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Lastec Mower 2661
Owner's Manual
Manual Part Number: Man-2661F
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  • Page 1 Lastec Mower 2661 Owner’s Manual Manual Part Number: Man-2661F A S T E C 7 8 6 5 N C o u n t y R o a d 1 0 0 E L i z t o n , I n d i a n a 4 6 1 4 9 P h o n e ( 3 1 7 ) 8 9 2 - 4 4 4 4 F a x ( 3 1 7 ) 8 9 2 - 4 1 8 8 w w w .
  • Page 2 Lastec, 2005 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 1 TO THE OWNER Read This Manual In Its Entirety BEFORE Operating Your Lastec Mower.. 1-2 Product Registration..................1-2 If You Need To Order Parts................1-3 Lastec Product Warranty................1-4 Component Manufacturers’ Warranties............1-6 Servicing Your Lastec Mower............... 1-6 Warranty Registration...................
  • Page 4 Ground Speed ....................4-4 Mower Deck Operation................. 4-5 Mule Pulley Adjustment................4-6 Anti-scalp Roller Adjustments ..............4-6 Service Lift....................4-7 2661/010406 Table of Contents Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.
  • Page 5 Electrical Schematic ..................5-7 5.15 Hydraulic System Diagram 2661..............5-8 5.16 Lubrication Charts..................5-9 5.17 2661 Deck Belt Diagram ................5-10 Table of Contents 2661/010406 Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.
  • Page 6 I n t e n t i o n a l l y L e f t B l a n k 2661/010406 Table of Contents Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 7: Section 1 To The Owner

    To The Owner SECTION 1 To The Owner To The Owner Lastec Mowers/010406 Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 8: Read This Manual In Its Entirety Before Operating Your Lastec Mower

    You should now fill out the warranty registration form (located in the back of this section) and mail or fax it to Lastec. This form must be completed and returned to the factory within fifteen (15) days of purchase in order to validate the warranty. Please do not hesitate!

  • Page 9: If You Need To Order Parts

    3696 Model Number: 2661 Serial Number: CAUTION! Always use only genuine Lastec parts when servicing your Lastec Mower! Use of substitute parts may cause unsafe operation, unsatisfactory performance, and void Caution the warranty of your Lastec Mower! To The Owner Lastec Mowers/010406 Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 10: Lastec Product Warranty

    Lastec Product Warranty LASTEC LIMITED COMMERCIAL 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 warrantor and any optional equipment or...
  • Page 11 To The Owner Lastec Mowers/100307 Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 12: Component Manufacturers' Warranties

    Be sure to complete the following Lastec Warranty Registration Form and return to Lastec within 15 days of the purchase of your Lastec Mower. This will aid you, your Lastec Mower dealer, and Lastec in warranting and servicing of your Lastec Mower.

  • Page 13: Warranty Registration

    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. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.
  • Page 14 I n t e n t i o n a l l y L e f t B l a n k Lastec Mowers/010406 To The Owner Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 15: Section 2 Safety Information

    Safety Information SECTION 2 Safety Information Safety Information Lastec Mower/010406 Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 16: Warning Symbols

    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!
  • Page 17 Keep Hands and Feet Away from Blades! Keep Covers Locked Down Pinch Point! Read the Manual! Remove the Key! Rotating Parts! Rotating Shaft! Safety Information Lastec Mower/010406 Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 18: About This Manual

    Lastec Mower, will enable you to develop procedures suitable to your particular application. 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 imple- ment engineering and design changes to your Lastec Mower as may be necessary without prior notification.

  • Page 19: Safety Guards And Covers

    Danger accidents! Some illustrations in this manual show your Lastec Mower with safety covers removed in order to provide improved viewing of the particular components being discussed. This is for informational purposes only -- NEVER operate your Lastec Mower with any of the safety covers removed! Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of all Lastec products.

  • Page 20: Pre-Operational Safety Rules

    Lastec Mower, its attachments, and controls! Warning KNOW the controls and how to stop your Lastec Mower quickly in an emergency! READ this entire manual before attempting to operate your Lastec Mower! Only allow persons who have read and understand the entire operator's manual to oper-...

  • Page 21: Operational Safety Rules

    If your Lastec Mower is equipped with a ROPS (Roll Over Protection System), be sure to wear your seat belt. 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.
  • Page 22 Never adjust the mower deck height or lift the deck into transport position while the blades are engaged. Never place your hands or feet under your Lastec Mower while the engine is run- ning. Stay well clear of any and all moving parts.

  • Page 23: Maintenance Safety Rules

    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.

  • Page 24: Storage Safety Rules

    Thoroughly clean the entire drive unit, engine compartment, and both the top and bottom of the mower deck before storing. 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. 2-10...

  • Page 25: Use Caution When Working With Batteries

    Do not overcharge the battery. Overcharging may reduce the overall service life of the battery. Caution 1.Battery Council International, copyright 1987 Safety Information Lastec Mower/010406 2-11 Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.
  • Page 26 8. MAKE FINAL CONNECTION OF NEGATIVE (-) CABLE TO ENGINE BLOCK OF STALLED VEHICLE, AWAY FROM BATTERY. 9. Start engine and remove cables in REVERSE order of connections. 2-12 Lastec Mower/010406 Safety Information Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.
  • Page 27 Safety Information Use Caution When Working With Batteries Safety Information Lastec Mower/010406 2-13 Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 28: Hazard Identified Chart

    Ejected debris from cutting Warning decals • blades Clear warning in manual • Physical guards around blades 2-14 Lastec Mower/010406 Safety Information Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.
  • Page 29 In te rn a tio n a l in c lu d e d in m a n u a ls Safety Information Lastec Mower/010406 2-15 Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.
  • Page 30 I n t e n t i o n a l l y L e f t B l a n k 2-16 Lastec Mower/010406 Safety Information Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 31: Section 3 2661 Initial Set-Up

    26612661 Initial Set-Up SECTION 3 2661 Initial Set-Up 2661 Initial Set-Up 2661/010406 Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 32: 2661 Initial Set-Up

    2661 Initial Set-Up Assembly Assembly The Lastec Mower comes preset from the factory and ready to mow. Should adjustments be nec- essary 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-...

  • Page 33: Fuel

    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.

  • Page 34: Operator Seat Pan

    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 dam- age to the equipment, fire hazard, and projectile hazards.

  • Page 35: Engine Oil

    API classification of SG,SH, SJ grades or higher, with an SAE viscosity grade of 10W-30. Due to the nature of the lawn care industry, it is assumed that operation of your Lastec Mower will typically be in air temperatures within the above listed range. If you will be operating your Lastec Mower in air temperatures outside this range, consult the Generac Engine Operator’s Manual for...

  • Page 36: Hydraulic Fluid

    Caution Your Lastec Mower uses a specific type of oil in the hydraulic system. This oil is formulated to pro- long the life of the hydrostatic pumps. Lastec has developed a kit, which contains (2) 2 1/2 gallon reusable containers of oil and (2) oil filters.

  • Page 37: Hydrostatic Pump Adjustment

    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. 2661 Initial Set-Up 2661/010406 Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 38: Towing (Hydrostatic Pump Adjustment)

    Towing (Hydrostatic Pump Adjustment) 3.10 Towing (Hydrostatic Pump Adjustment) When towing your Lastec Mower, it is necessary to make minor adjustments to both of the hydro- static pumps. This will allow the hydraulic fluid to bypass the hydrostatic pump. Please follow the instructions below for the proper procedure: 1.
  • Page 39 Contact your Lastec dealer for proper belt lengths for your Lastec Mower. Be sure that the idler tensioning spring is properly installed and in good condition. If for some rea- son this spring becomes loose, detached, or fatigued, the idler pulley will not properly tension the belt.

  • Page 40: Mower Deck Drive Belt

    If the belt you are checking is new, and the idler tensioner goes to its maximum stroke without adequately tightening the belt, it is likely you have installed the wrong size belt. Contact your Lastec dealer for the proper belt lengths for your Lastec Mower.

  • Page 41: Mower Deck Belt

    If the belt you are checking is new, and the idler tensioner slides to its maximum stroke without adequately tightening the belt, it is likely you have installed the wrong size belt. Contact your Lastec dealer for the proper belt lengths for your Lastec Mower.

  • Page 42: Weight Transfer Springs

    Keep all personnel clear of all controls while inspecting, adjusting, changing, or per- forming maintenance to the blades! Your Lastec Mower utilizes three (3) individual 18” high-lift blades. NEVER go near, or expose yourself or others in any way to the blades while the engine is running!

  • Page 43: Operator Seat

    Always replace any damaged, dull, cracked, or missing blades before operating your Lastec 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.

  • Page 44: Mower Deck Height

    NEVER attempt to change the cutting deck height while the engine is running! Caution Your Lastec Mower has a mower deck height range of 1-1/2" to 5", in 1/4" increments. If you wish to change the deck height, do so before attempting to operate your Lastec Mower.

  • Page 45: Mower Deck Height Calibration

    Occasionally, you will need to calibrate the mower deck height. Follow these procedures to cali- brate: 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.

  • Page 46: General Inspection

    Verify that all covers and safety devices are properly installed and secure. Check that the discharge chute is clear of debris, properly mounted, and in good condition. Inspect entire Lastec Mower for loose or entangled parts, debris, obstructions, misplaced tools, or any other possible safety hazards, equipment hazards, or projectile hazards.

  • Page 47: 2661 Operating Procedures

    2661 Operating Procedures SECTION 4 2661 Operating Procedures 2661 Operating Procedures 2661/010406 Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 48: Starting The Engine

    Danger NEVER operate your Lastec Mower when children are present! WARNING! NEVER attempt to operate your Lastec Mower until you have read and understand this manual in its entirety! Warning NEVER allow anyone to operate your Lastec Mower without proper training and...

  • Page 49: Stopping The Engine

    The steering control arms also govern the ground speed of your Lastec Mower. The farther from the neutral position the arm is pushed or pulled, the faster the corresponding drive wheel turns.

  • Page 50: Ground Speed

    To stop: Return both control levers to the neutral position. 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.

  • Page 51: Mower Deck Operation

    NEVER operate your Lastec Mower when children are present! Your Lastec Mowers is equipped with a 61" wide mower deck, which is comprised of three 21" 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.

  • Page 52: Mule Pulley Adjustment

    Ensure that all wheels and rollers are set at the same height or uneven cutting may result! 2661 Operating Procedures 2661/010406 Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 53: Service Lift

    Switch location The engine will not start until the service arm is in a fully retracted position. 2661 Operating Procedures 2661/010406 Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.
  • Page 54 I n t e n t i o n a l l y L e f t B l a n k 2661 Operating Procedures 2661/010406 Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    2661 Maintenance SECTION 5 Maintenance Maintenance 2661/102706 Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 56: Every 8 Operating Hours Or Daily

    Warranty issues are dependent upon proper maintenance! Along with completing the Pre-Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist each time you operate your Lastec Mower, complete the following Maintenance Checklists at the indicated time intervals. (Also see Maintenance Chart in section 5.13.) Every 8 Operating Hours or Daily Grease all grease zerks.

  • Page 57: First 25 Operating Hours

    Change engine oil and filter. Every 400 Operating Hours Replace fuel filter cartridge. 1. Refer to the Generac Engine Operator’s Manual accompanying this manual. Maintenance 2661/102706 Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 58: Every 500 Hours

    5.11 Bi-Annual Replace fuel lines and clamps. Replace battery. 1. Refer to the Generac Engine Operator’s Manual accompanying this manual. 2661/102706 Maintenance Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 59: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Maintenance Schedule 5.12 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Lastec Mower /010507...

  • Page 60: Lastec Mower 2661 Specifications

    Battery Deka 600U 12V DC, Ratings: P08638 CA@32°F=680; CCA@0°F=540 Lastec hydraulic fluid is equivalent to Shell Oil TTF-SB and Mobil One Synthetic 15w50 2661/102706 Maintenance Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 61: Electrical Schematic

    Hour Meter red/blk Oil Press Blade SW red/blk grn/org com A Latch Clutch Fuel Solenoid red/blk CLUTCH red/blk START red/grn Maintenance 2661/102706 Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 62: Hydraulic System Diagram 2661

    Hose, 3/8 Hyd x 9-1/2 Low Press 015485 Fitting, 3/8 Barb Tee 041027 Fitting, 3/8 Hose -5/8 Hose Tee w/Bolt 2661/102706 Maintenance Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 63: Lubrication Charts

    Maintenance Lubrication Charts 5.16 Lubrication Charts Maintenance 2661/102706 Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

  • Page 64: 2661 Deck Belt Diagram

    Maintenance 2661 Deck Belt Diagram 5.17 2661 Deck Belt Diagram 5-10 2661/102706 Maintenance Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual. Go to www.lastec.com for latest changes in this manual.

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