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Lastec 2261ADC Articulator Owner's Manual

Summary of 2261ADC Articulator

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    L astec 7865 n county road 100e lizton, indiana 46149 phone (317) 892-4444 fax (317) 892-4188 www.Lastec.Com 2261adc articulator 2273adc articulator owner’s manual manual part #: man-2261-73adc.

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    8 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. 7865 n. Co...

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    Table of contents section-page table of contents lastec//020515 iii section 1 to the owner 1-1 1.1 read this manual before operating the articulator .......................................... 1-2 1.2 product registration ..................................................................................

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    Iv lastec//020515 table of contents table of contents section-page section 3 initial set-up 3-1 3.1 assembly ................................................................................................................... 3-2 3.2 parking brake ........................................................

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    V lastec//020515 table of contents table of contents section-page section 5 maintenance 5-1 5.1 maintenance .............................................................................................................. 5-2 5.2 every 8 operating hours or daily............................................

  • Page 7: Section 1   To The Owner

    Lastec//020515 1-1 1 section 1 to the owner.

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    To the owner read this manual before operating the articulator 1 1-2 lastec//020515 to the owner 1.1 read this manual before operating the articulator do not allow anyone to operate the articulator without first read- ing and understanding this operator’s manual in its entirety. Never allow children...

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    To the owner product registration to the owner lastec//020515 1-3 1 1.2 product registration immediately record the model and serial numbers of your articulator in the spaces pro- vided below. Model number: ______________________________ serial number: ______________________________ these numbers ca...

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    To the owner lastec product warranty 1 1-4 lastec//020515 to the owner 1.4 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 o...

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    To the owner lastec product warranty to the owner lastec//020515 1-5 1 determines that the part or unit is not defective under the terms of this warranty, then purchaser shall be responsible for expenses incurred by warrantor in returning part or unit to original pur- chaser. Warrantor gives no allo...

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    To the owner component manufacturers’ warranties 1 1-6 lastec//020515 to the owner 1.5 component manufacturers’ warranties some of the component parts of your articulator are warranted by their respective manu- facturers. These parts include: engine clutch the complete manufacturers’ warranty inform...

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    To the owner servicing the articulator to the owner lastec//020515 1-7 1 1.6 servicing the articulator caution caution! Always use only genuine lastec parts when servicing the articulator! Use of substi- tute parts may cause unsafe operation, unsatisfactory performance, and void the warranty of the ...

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    1.7 warranty registration company name company contact mailing address shipping address phone fax authorized company representative signature: detatch here detatch here detach here serial number: please check the box that most accurately describes your business: please check the box to your left if ...

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    Lastec//020515 2-1 2 section 2 safety information.

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    Safety information warning symbols 2 2-2 lastec//020515 safety information 2.1 warning symbols following is a legend describing the warning symbols utilized throughout this manual, and the potential types of hazards which they indicate: danger! Caution warning danger this symbol indicates a potentia...

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    Safety information safety decals and symbols safety information lastec//020515 2-3 2 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!.

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    Safety information about this manual 2 2-4 lastec//020515 safety information 2.3 about this manual danger! Safety instructions are important! Read all safety rules in this manual as well as all safety rules in any related equipment manuals! The purpose of this manual is to assist you in properly and...

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    Safety information safety guards and covers safety information lastec//020515 2-5 2 2.4 safety guards and covers danger danger! Neveroperate your lastec mower with any safety covers removed! Work safely! Follow all safety rules! A careful operator is the best insurance against accidents! Some illust...

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    Safety information pre-operational safety rules 2 2-6 lastec//020515 safety information 2.5 pre-operational safety rules danger! Neverallow children to operate your lastec mower! Neverallow children on or near your lastec mower! Neveroperate your lastec mower when children are present. Always clear ...

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    Safety information operational safety rules safety information lastec//020515 2-7 2 2.6 operational safety rules danger! Neverallow children to operate your lastec mower! Never allow children on or near your lastec mower! Neveroperate your lastec mower when children are present. Always clear area of...

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    Safety information operational safety rules 2 2-8 lastec//020515 safety information 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...

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    Safety information operational safety rules safety information lastec//020515 2-9 2 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...

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    Safety information maintenance safety rules 2 2-10 lastec//020515 safety information 2.7 maintenance safety rules danger danger! Always disengage the blades, turn off the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the key before performing any service to, maintenance on, or adjustments to your lastec...

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    Safety information storage safety rules safety information lastec//020515 2-11 2 2.8 storage safety rules danger danger! Never allow the extended running of any engine indoors! Exhaust gasses contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison! Never allow children on or around your lastec mower!...

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    Safety information use caution when working with batteries 2 2-12 lastec//020515 safety information 2.9 use caution when working with batteries danger! Batteries expel explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames, burning cigarettes, or other ignition sources away at all times. Always wear safety goggles an...

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    Safety information use caution when working with batteries safety information lastec//020515 2-13 2 safe handling of battery acid battery acid, or electrolyte, is a solution of sulfuric acid and water that can destroy cloth- ing and burn the skin. Use extreme caution when handling electrolyte and ke...

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    Safety information use caution when working with batteries 2 2-14 lastec//020515 safety information 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. 1 - stalled vehicle battery to ...

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    Safety information hazard identified chart safety information lastec//020515 2-15 2 2.10 hazard identified chart hazard identified risk source control measure operator injury inexperience complete owner’s manual supplied covering all aspects of operating the unit. Various warning decals strategicall...

  • Page 31: Section 3   Initial Set-Up

    Lastec//061714 3-1 3 section 3 initial set-up.

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    Initial set-up assembly 3 3-2 lastec//061714 initial set-up 3.1 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. 3.2 parking brake warning warning always set the parking brake before...

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    Initial set-up fuel initial set-up lastec//061714 3-3 3 3.3 fuel danger danger danger diesel is flammable! Never store fuel in unapproved containers, in confined areas, or near spark or open flame! Never smoke near fuel! Danger always turn off engine before refueling! Never refuel indoors or when en...

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    Initial set-up operator seat pan 3 3-4 lastec//061714 initial set-up 3.4 operator seat pan warning warning! Always clean the entire engine area and deck area of any excess grease, oil, fuel, or debris to prevent damage to the equipment, fire hazard, and projectile hazards! In order to fully access t...

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    Initial set-up engine oil initial set-up lastec//061714 3-5 3 3.6 engine oil warning caution warning! Always turn off engine before checking the oil level, changing the oil, or changing the oil filter! Engine oil is hot! Always allow ample time for oil to cool before changing or repairing leaks! Cau...

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    Initial set-up hydraulic fluid 3 3-6 lastec//061714 initial set-up 3.7 hydraulic fluid warning! Warning caution hydraulic fluid is pressurized! Always keep well away from any leaks or loose con- nections while system is pressurized! Hydraulic fluid is hot! Always allow ample time for hydraulic fluid...

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    Initial set-up hydrostatic pump adjustment initial set-up lastec//061714 3-7 3 3.8 hydrostatic pump adjustment danger danger! Always use jack stands when adjusting the hydrostatic pumps! Keep everyone clear of all controls while adjusting the hydrostatic pumps! Occasionally, you may need to adjust t...

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    Initial set-up towing (hydrostatic pump release) 3 3-8 lastec//061714 initial set-up 3.9 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. Pl...

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    Initial set-up hydrostatic pump belt initial set-up lastec//061714 3-9 3 3.10 hydrostatic pump belt warning! Never inspect, adjust, or change the hydrostatic pump belt while the engine is run- ning! The hydrostatic pump drive belt is located at the front of the engine, between the radiator and the e...

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    Initial set-up mower deck drive belt 3 3-10 lastec//061714 initial set-up 3.11 mower deck drive belt warning warning! Never inspect, adjust, or change the deck drive belt while the engine is running! Always clean the entire deck area (under the operator seat pan) of all grease, oil, fuel, grass, or ...

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    Initial set-up deck belts initial set-up lastec//061714 3-11 3 3.12 deck belts warning warning! Never inspect, adjust, or change the deck drive belt while the engine is running! Always clean the entire deck area (under the operator seat pan) of all grease, oil, fuel, grass, or debris to prevent fire...

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    Initial set-up weight transfer springs 3 3-12 lastec//061714 initial set-up 3.13 weight transfer springs it is important that the weight transfer system is operating properly. The weight transfer springs help to lighten the mower deck by transferring excess weight to the drive unit. The elimination ...

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    Initial set-up blades initial set-up lastec//061714 3-13 3 3.14 blades danger danger! Never inspect, adjust, change, or perform any other maintenance to the blades while the engine is running! Always turn off the blades, turn off the engine, remove the key, and set the parking brake before attemptin...

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    Initial set-up steering control arms 3 3-14 lastec//061714 initial set-up 3.16 steering control arms check that both steering control arms are properly linked, free of debris, and operating freely. Swing the arms toward the operator seat, removing them from the neutral lock position. Slowly push bot...

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    Initial set-up mower deck height initial set-up lastec//061714 3-15 3 3.17 mower deck height caution caution! Never attempt to change the cutting deck height while the engine is running! 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...

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    Initial set-up mower deck height calibration 3 3-16 lastec//061714 initial set-up 3.18 mower deck height calibration warning warning! Never make any adjustments to the deck height while the engine is running! Always be sure to set the parking brake before making any adjustments to your lastec mower!...

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    Initial set-up general inspection initial set-up lastec//061714 3-17 3 maintain level deck cutting verify proper function of all mower deck wheels. The wheels should turn freely without excessive side-to-side motion, and be free of debris. Clean, adjust, replace, and grease as necessary. Check that ...

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    Initial set-up maintenance checklists 3 3-18 lastec//061714 initial set-up 3.23 maintenance checklists complete the appropriate maintenance checklists in a timely manner. (see section 5). 3.24 pre-operation equipment inspection checklist perform the following equipment inspection prior to each opera...

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    Lastec//020515 4-1 4 section 4 operating procedures.

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    Operating procedures starting the engine 4 4-2 lastec//020515 operating procedures 4.1 starting the engine danger warning caution danger! Never allow extended running of any engine indoors! Exhaust gasses contain car- bon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison! Never operate your lastec mower when ...

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    Operating procedures stopping the engine operating procedures lastec//020515 4-3 4 if the operator seat is not occupied, the blades engaged, either steering control arm is not locked into neutral position, or the parking brake is not in the set position, you cannot start the engine. Turn the key swi...

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    Operating procedures motion control 4 4-4 lastec//020515 operating procedures 4.3 motion control warning warning! Always clear the entire area of all personnel before operating your lastec mower! Always verify that all safety covers are in place and secure before operating your lastec mower! Your la...

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    Operating procedures recommended blades operating procedures lastec//020515 4-5 4 to turn to the left: push the right control lever forward slowly, and maintain the left control lever in neutral position. To obtain a zero turn radius to the right: push the left control lever forward slowly, while si...

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    Operating procedures ground speed 4 4-6 lastec//020515 operating procedures use a high lift blade when the conditions are extremely wet or heavy. The high lift blades will create greater lift that may be needed in difficult cutting conditions. Additional deck cleaning may be required when using high...

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    Operating procedures mower deck operation operating procedures lastec//020515 4-7 4 4.6 mower deck operation danger danger! Always clear area of all personnel before engaging the blades! Always verify that all safety covers are in place before operating your lastec mower! Never aim/point/etc. The di...

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    Operating procedures mule pulley adjustment 4 4-8 lastec//020515 operating procedures 4.7 mule pulley adjustment the mule pulley is located under the engine. The drive belt passes through the pulley to the main deck drive pulley. Under normal operating situations, the pulley should not be changed fr...

  • Page 57: Section 5   Maintenance

    Lastec//061714 5-1 5 section 5 maintenance.

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    Maintenance maintenance 5 5-2 lastec//061714 maintenance 5.1 maintenance danger caution danger! Never allow children to operate the lastec mower! Never allow children on or near the lastec mower! Never operate the lastec mower when children are present! Never perform maintenance to the lastec mower ...

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    Maintenance first 25 operating hours maintenance lastec//061714 5-3 5 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 projecti...

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    Maintenance every 400 operating hours 5 5-4 lastec//061714 maintenance 5.8 every 400 operating hours replace fuel filter cartridge. 1 change the hydraulic oil and filter. 5.9 every 500 operating hours inspect and re-pack all wheel bearings. Flush fuel tanks. 1 flush radiator. 1 replace engine fan an...

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    Maintenance lastec mowers/061714 5-5 maintenance maintenance schedule 5 5.12 maintenance schedule 8 h ou rs fi rs t 2 5 ho ur s fi rs t 5 0 h ou rs 10 0 ho ur s 20 0 h ou rs 40 0 h ou rs 50 0 h ou rs a nn ua lly b i-a nn ua lly complete the pre-operation equipment checklist x x x x x x x x x inspect...

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    Maintenance lastec mower specifications, 2261/2273adc 5 5-6 lastec//061714 maintenance 5.13 lastec mower specifications, 2261/2273adc mower deck, 61” mower deck, 73” mower deck configuration (3) 21” articulating decks cutting width 61” blades (3) 21” high-lift p128 (3) 21" low lift (optional) p246 (...

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    Maintenance lastec mower specifications, 2261/2273adc maintenance lastec//061714 5-7 5 transmission engine, 2261/73adc hydraulic pump, left pump, left, hydrogear 12cc 040273 hydraulic pump, right pump, hydrogear 12cc 040272 hydraulic motors left motor, left hydro-gear drive 046661 hydraulic motors r...

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    Maintenance hydraulic system diagram 5 5-8 lastec//061714 maintenance 5.15 hydraulic system diagram motor motor pump pump filter filter tank cooler 2261_013 ref part # description comments qty. 1 048776 hose, 3/8” hyd x 14” low press. 2 2 040386 hose, 3/8” hyd x 25” low pressure 2 3 042941 hose, 3/8...

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    Maintenance wiring schematic, 2261/73adc maintenance lastec//061714 5-9 5 5.16 wiring schematic, 2261/73adc 36hp/22hp yanmar mower harness p/n 055700 rev c.01 cr3 start cr2 clutch cr1 run f1 30a 30 ac 50 starter clutch blade sw blade sw wing cr1 cr2 cr3 off off off off off alternator regulator start...

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    Maintenance lubrication points and deck belt routing 5 5-10 lastec//061714 maintenance 5.17 lubrication points and deck belt routing see figure 5-1. The drive unit lubrications points are shown below. Lubricate every 8 hours of operation. Lt0093 drive belt idler, lower rear see figure 5-2. The deck ...

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    Maintenance urethane bushings maintenance lastec//061714 5-11 5 5.18 urethane bushings caution! Bolts holding urethane bushings must remain tight. Urethane bushings are used throughout all lastec mowers in various applications, including (but not lim- ited to) articulating deck hinges and rocker arm...