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The Articulator Owner’s Manual XR-700 series XR700T Manual number: MXR700T This is the original language for this manual. WARNING! Read and understand this manual before using this machine.
Read This Manual BEFORE Operating ..........1-1 Product Registration ................1-1 Warranty Registration ................1-1 If You Need To Order Parts ..............1-1 Servicing The Articulator ...............1-1 Lastec Product Warranty ................1-2 Component Manufacturers’ Warranties ..........1-2 SECTION 2 SAFETY Warning Symbols ...................2-1 Safety Decals and Symbols ..............2-1 About This Manual.................2-1...
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Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Safety Rules ..............5-1 Jack Stand Locations ................5-2 Every 8 Operating Hours................5-2 First 8 Hours ...................5-2 First 50 Hours ..................5-2 Every 50 Operating Hours..............5-3 Every 200 Operating Hours..............5-3 Every 500 Operating Hours..............5-3 Annual ....................5-3 5.10 Articulator Maintenance Chart ...............5-4 Description and Purpose...
Complete the following Lastec Warranty Registration Form and maintaining the deck. Read and understand this entire manual return to Lastec within 15 days of the purchase of the Articulator. before attempting to set-up, operate, adjust, perform any mainte- This will aid you, Lastec, and Lastec distributor in warranting and nance on, or store the deck.
Lastec Product Warranty Warranty Parts Return Lastec Product Warranty Lastec reserves the right to have parts returned that have been submitted for warranty. The service department will issue an RMA GOLF & TURF WARRANTY number. The part must be returned within 30 days of the requested return date.
The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing, but the deck may vary slightly due to ongoing engineering changes. Lastec reserves the right to implement engineering and design changes to the deck as may be neces- sary without prior notification.
Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of all Lastec products. Unfortunately, our extensive efforts to provide NEVER allow children on or near the deck! safe equipment can be negated by a single careless act of an operator.
Maintenance Safety Rules Disengage the blades, stop the engine, set the parking Upon completing any maintenance or service function, brake, and remove the key before dismounting the verify that all safety guards and devices are properly drive unit or making any adjustments to the deck. installed before operating the drive unit or deck.
Initial Setup Assembly Instructions SECTION 3 INITIAL SETUP NOTE: After the tow arm is installed to the deck and the tractor, the jack should be moved to the mowing Assembly Instructions position on top of the deck assembly. See Fig. 3-2. 5.
1-8 Hex Nut washers. See Fig. 3-4 FIG. 3-4 NOTE: Lastec offers two optional 20” draw bars that can be used to mount the tow arm to the tractor: 107667, Draw Bar, 1 1/4” x 20” and 107670, Draw Bar, 1 1/2” x 721_081 20”107667, Draw Bar, 1 1/4”...
Initial Setup Gearbox 5. Reconnect the PTO shaft to the tractor. Mower Deck Leveling Adjustment 6. If the PTO shaft is too long to allow easy connection, you will need to either: install a shorter PTO shaft, cut your PTO shaft shorter, or avoid this area when cutting. The Articulator mowing decks come leveled from the Las- tec factory.
Initial Setup Leveling Deck 2 Leveling Deck 2 replacement spacers may be obtained from your Lastec dealer. Shims (1/16th inch, part num- ber 045446) can be applied between the deck pan mount and the cross tube. Shims may be Shim...
Clean the entire deck (including under the belt cov- NOTE: Lastec offers a belt tension ers) of all grease, oil, fuel, grass, or debris to pre- gauge (Part No. 016309) which accu- vent fire or projectile hazards.
Initial Setup Deck Alignment 3. Loosen the belt slightly if you cannot deflect the belt at Clean the entire deck (including under the belt cov- least 1/2" inward with 10lbs of pressure. ers) of all grease, oil, fuel, grass or debris to pre- vent fire or projectile hazards.
Articulator. 5. Verify the torque value for the blade bolts is at 75 ft/lbs. Lastec also offers optional low-lift blades and mulching blades for certain cutting applications. Contact your Lastec distributor for further information about optional blades available.
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Initial Setup Pre-Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist Verify that all warning decals are in place, visible and Inspect entire Articulator for loose or entangled parts, legible. debris, obstructions, or neglected tools. Verify that all covers, guards, and safety devices are Perform all safety, set-up, and pre-operation proce- ...
Operating Procedures Transporting The Articulator SECTION 4 OPERATING PROCEDURES Do not attempt to operate the Articulator until you have read and understood this manual and your Transporting The Articulator tractor manual in their entirety! DANGER! Never engage the PTO with the decks raised! CAUTION! Complete the Initial Set-Up section of...
Operating Procedures Recommended Blades Always adhere to the tractor manufacturer's recommended ground speed range when operating the Articulator. Recommended Blades LOW-LIFT BLADE Cutting In Reverse Low-Lift Blade is recommended for 1”-2” cutting height. WARNING! Always ensure the area behind the Use a Low Lift Blade when the conditions are dry, the region is experiencing a drought, in sandy soil areas or tractor is clear of people or obstacles before back-...
Maintenance Jack Stand Locations Warranty issues are dependent on proper mainte- rear most position of deck number 4 so that they clear the nance. rear roller components or rear chute deflector 6. Slowly lower mower decks onto jack stands so that load is safely supported.
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