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- Page 1 The Articulator Owner’s Manual XR series 500T Manual number: M500T For XR500T mowers beginning with serial number 67930420 This is the original language for this manual. WARNING! Read and understand this manual before using this machine.
- Page 2 © Lastec, January 30, 2023 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, LLC 8180 W.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 2 SAFETY Warning Symbols ...................2-1 Safety Decals and Symbols ..............2-1 About This Manual.................2-1 Safety Guards And Covers ..............2-1 Preoperation Safety Rules ..............2-2 Operation Safety Rules................2-2 Maintenance Safety Rules ..............2-3 Storage Safety Rules................2-3 Hazard Identified Chart ................2-3 SECTION 3 INITIAL SETUP Assembly Instructions ................3-1... - Page 4 Table of Contents Section-Page 5.12 Articulator Maintenance Chart ...............5-3 Description and Purpose The XR500T pull behind finish mower includes a 96” width of cut from five independently flexing decks with up to 24° of total up/down motion and 360° of float for superior cut qual- ity in even the most challenging contours and valleys.
- Page 5 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.
- Page 6 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.
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Page 7: Safety
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. -
Page 8: Preoperation Safety Rules
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. -
Page 9: Maintenance Safety Rules
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. -
Page 10: Initial Setup
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. -
Page 11: Hose Spring Installation
Initial Setup Hose Spring Installation 8. Adjust the tractor sway bars to eliminate any side-to- side motion. Hose Spring Installation 9. Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor. 1. Attach one of the provided tie wraps around the hoses 10. Mount the PTO shaft to the Articulator, then to the trac- that are connected from the deck to the traction unit. -
Page 12: Gearbox
Initial Setup Gearbox point from one another. This should represent your Example: (1) 1” spacer and (2) 1/4” spacers placed maximum PTO shaft extension. below the wheel yoke collars will set the mower deck to 3 1/4”. Spacers Turnbuckle The PTO shaft should maintain a minimum engagement of 1/3 of the total compressed shaft length. -
Page 13: Deck Belts Tension
8 hours of operation. over-power the Articulator within the first few hours of operation. NOTE: Lastec offers a belt tension Listen for excessive belt slippage. gauge (Part No. 016309) which accu- rately measures the belt tension. See Check belt tension after 2 hours of operation. -
Page 14: Deck Alignment
5. Verify the torque value for the blade bolts is at 75 ft/lbs. another and aligned with the tractor tires. Wheel misalign- ment causes premature wear and wheel failure. Lastec also offers optional low-lift blades and mulching blades for certain cutting applications. Contact your Lastec XR550 1/30/23... -
Page 15: General
Initial Setup General distributor for further information about optional blades leakage. available. Set the deck height to the desired level. Check the deck drive belt and idler tension spring for 3.11 General proper installation, tension, and condition. 1. Verify that all warning decals are in place, visible and Clean the entire center deck area (including under the legible. - Page 16 Initial Setup Pre-Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist XR550 1/30/23 Initial Setup...
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Page 17: Operating Procedures
Operating Procedures Transporting The Articulator SECTION 4 OPERATING PROCEDURES Do not attempt to use it to cut extremely long grass or areas heavy with brush or debris. Transporting The Articulator Before operating the Articulator, read and completely understand this manual and the tractor manual. DANGER! Never engage the PTO with the decks raised! -
Page 18: Ground Speed
Operating Procedures Ground Speed deck cleaning may be required when using High Lift Never exceed the tractor manufacturer's maximum Blades. side slope ratings. MULCHING BLADE Do not operate the Articulator in areas which are so extremely contoured that it causes the PTO Mulching blades are designed for use with a mulching (dis- shaft chatter or vibrate. -
Page 19: Maintenance
Verify that all warning labels and decals are prop- erly installed, visible, and legible. The mowing decks come leveled from the Lastec factory. Should the decks require resetting during the course of Always remove debris from the top and bottom of maintenance, an eccentric cam in the ball joint of the deck the deck after each use. -
Page 20: Every 8 Operating Hours
Replace deck pivot pins and bushings. Inspect entire Articulator for loose or entangled Lastec has developed a complete Rebuild Kit for your Arti- parts, debris, obstructions, misplaced tools, or any cluator. The kit number is 040220. Although this kit is... - Page 21 Maintenance Articulator Maintenance Chart 5.12 Articulator Maintenance Chart Maintenance XR750 1/30/23...
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