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Lastec Mower 4520 Owner’s Manual Manual Part #: Man-4520 ASTEC 7865 N County Road 100E Lizton, Indiana 46149 Phone (317) 892-4444 Fax (317) 892-4188 www.lastec.com...
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California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. Lastec, 2010 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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Pre-Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist ............3-20 SECTION 4 OPERATING PROCEDURES Starting The Engine....................4-2 Stopping The Engine ....................4-4 Motion Control ......................4-4 Ground Speed ......................4-6 Mower Deck Operation ..................... 4-7 Mule Pulley Adjustment.................... 4-8 Lastec//061714 Table of Contents...
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//061714 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.
These parts include: Engine Clutch Battery Hydro-Gear Hydraulic Pumps 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//061714 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//061714...
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.
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 area behind you is clear before operating in reverse! Never permit people to stand or walk in the path of discharge.
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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. Safety Information...
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//061714 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//061714 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//061714 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//061714 2-15...
Lastec Mower! Warning ALWAYS release the parking brake before operating the Lastec Mower! The parking brake is located to the left of the operator seat, just in front of the left steering control arm. To set the parking brake, grasp the handle and pull upward, increasing the brake tension, until the tension prevents any further travel of the handle.
Caution tion! The Lastec Mower is equipped with two 6 gallon fuel tanks. They are located at the left and right side fenders. The Lastec Mower is shipped dry (no fuel) from the factory, so you will need to fuel the Lastec Mower before operating. (The engine has been run at the fac- tory, so bleeding the fuel lines is unnecessary.) The fuel tank caps have a gauge that...
Clean the entire engine area (under the engine cover) and mower deck area (under the operator seat pan) of all excess grease, oil, fuel, grass, or debris before operating the 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 the Lastec Mower is parked on level ground before checking the oil level. Always check the oil level before starting the engine, or wait more than five minutes after turning off an engine that has been running.
Check that both filter elements are clean and free of debris. Clean or replace if necessary. Con- sult the Kubota Diesel Engine Operator’s Manual for the proper procedures. 100_089 Lastec//061714 Initial Set-Up...
Be sure the coolant system is filled to the proper level, the coolant is mixed properly, and is in good condition! ALWAYS check to be sure there are no coolant leaks before operating the Lastec Mower! Incorrect mixture, inadequate coolant level, poor condition, or leaks of any kind can cause severe engine damage! Be sure engine is turned off, and allowed to cool.
The Lastec Mower uses a specific type of oil in the hydraulic system. This oil is formu- lated to prolong the life of the hydrostatic pumps. Lastec has developed a kit, which con- tains (2) 2 1/2 gallon reusable containers of oil and (2) oil filters.
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//061714...
Towing (Hydrostatic Pump Adjustment) 3.10 Towing (Hydrostatic Pump Adjustment) When towing the 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.
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. 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 reason this spring becomes loose, detached, or fatigued, the idler will not properly tension the belt.
Always replace any damaged, dull, cracked, or missing blades before operating the 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. 3.15 Operator Seat Check that the operator seat pan is properly latched and operator seat is secure.
(notch in the frame). Be sure to return and lock both control arms into neutral position. The control arms can be adjusted for operator comfort by repositioning the control arms on the control assembly. 100_093 Initial Set-Up Lastec//061714 3-15...
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" to 4-1/2", in 1/4" increments. If you wish to change the deck height, do so before attempting to operate your Lastec Mower.
When you receive your Lastec mower, you may 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.
Check that each wheel swivels freely in the shaft pivot collar, and the bearings are in good condition. If any wheel does not swivel freely, clean and grease the shaft collar assembly. Replace the bearings if necessary. 3-18 Lastec//061714 Initial Set-Up...
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.
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, or neglected tools. Verify that the battery has sufficient charge to start the engine.
Danger WARNING! NEVER attempt to operate the Lastec Mower until you have read and understand this manual in its entirety! NEVER allow anyone to operate the Lastec Mower without proper training and with-...
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4. When the engine starts, adjust the throttle lever (located to the right of the operator seat, with the deck height adjust handle) forward until the engine is running at a steady idle. Do not overpower the engine. Operating Procedures Lastec//061714...
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 the Lastec Mower. Buckle the seatbelt. Always wear the seatbelt when operating the Lastec Mower.
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To stop: Return both control levers to the neutral position. To change directions: Slowly return both control levers to the neutral position, and allow the Lastec Mower to slow to a stop. Then slowly move the control levers into the appropriate positions to travel in the desired direction.
Ground Speed Ground Speed The 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.
ALWAYS stay well clear of blades during operation! NEVER operate the Lastec Mower when children are present! The Lastec Mower is equipped with an 120" wide mower deck, which is comprised of five independently articulating 25" decks. All decks are belt driven - the drive belt (located under the operator seat pan) drives the main deck, and three deck belts (running between the decks) drive each deck.
(40-50 ft-lbs on the Cricket gauge [part number 028498]) that has possibly stretched, the mule pulley may be adjusted. Simply remove the center bolt and place the pulley at the level most appropriate to maintain the proper belt 3300_027-11 tension. Lastec//061714 Operating Procedures...
Warranty issues are dependent upon proper maintenance! Along with completing the Pre-Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist (See Sec- tion 3) each time you operate the Lastec Mower, complete the following Maintenance Checklists at the indicated time intervals. (See Maintenance Chart.) Every 8 Operating Hours or Daily Complete the Pre-Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist.
First 25 Operating Hours Verify proper installation, operation, and 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. Clean off decks of any dirt, grease, or oil.
Replace air cleaner filter elements if necessary. Change the hydraulic oil and filter. Rotate tires 5.11 Bi-Annual Replace fuel hoses and clamps. Replace radiator hoses and clamps. Replace battery. 1. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual accompanying this manual. Lastec//061714 Maintenance...
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...
Maintenance Lastec Mower Specifications, 4520 5.13 Lastec Mower Specifications, 4520 Mower Mower Deck Configuration (5) 25” Articulating Decks Width 120” Blades (5) 25” x 2 1/2” x 1/4” High Lift P701 (5) 25” x 2 1/2” x 1/4” Low Lift P849 (5) 25"...
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Left and Right hydraulic wheel motors are the same unit -- direction is controlled through hose attachements. See Hydraulic System Diagram following this chart. Lastec hydraulic fluid is equivalent to Special Mobil 20W50 with options and Mobil One Synthetic 15w50 Engine, 4520...
5.18 Urethane Bushings CAUTION! Bolts holding urethane bushings must remain tight. Caution Urethane bushings Spacer must be used throughout all Lastec drawn tight mowers in various applica- framework by bolt tions, including (but not lim- ited to) articulating deck Spacer hinges and rocker arms.
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