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Lastec 4520 Owner's Manual

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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 lastec mower 4520 owner’s manual manual part #: man-4520

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    8 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. 7865 n. Co...

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    Table of contents section-page table of contents lastec//061714 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//061714 table of contents table of contents section-page section 3 initial set-up 3-1 3.1 parking brake ............................................................................................................ 3-2 3.2 fuel ...................................................................

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    V lastec//061714 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//061714 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//061714 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//061714 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//061714 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//061714 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//061714 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 battery hydro-gear hydraulic pumps the comp...

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    To the owner servicing the articulator to the owner lastec//061714 1-7 1 1.6 servicing the articulator 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 articula...

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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//061714 2-1 2 section 2 safety information.

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    Safety information warning symbols 2 2-2 lastec//061714 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! This symbol indicates a potential serious or fatal inju...

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    Safety information safety decals and symbols safety information lastec//061714 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//061714 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//061714 2-5 2 2.4 safety guards and covers 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 illustrations...

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    Safety information pre-operational safety rules 2 2-6 lastec//061714 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//061714 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//061714 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//061714 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//061714 safety information 2.7 maintenance safety rules 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 mower!...

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    Safety information storage safety rules safety information lastec//061714 2-11 2 2.8 storage safety rules 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! Never ...

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    Safety information use caution when working with batteries 2 2-12 lastec//061714 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//061714 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//061714 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//061714 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 parking brake 3 3-2 lastec//061714 initial set-up 3.1 parking brake warning! Always set the parking brake before performing any set-up, inspection, adjust- ments, or maintenance to the lastec mower! Always release the parking brake before operating the lastec mower! The parking brake ...

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    Initial set-up fuel initial set-up lastec//061714 3-3 3 3.2 fuel danger never store fuel in unapproved containers, in con- fined areas, or near spark or open flame! Fuel is flam- mable never smoke near fuel! Danger always turn off engine before refueling! Never refuel indoors or when engine is hot! ...

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    Initial set-up engine cover/operator seat pan 3 3-4 lastec//061714 initial set-up 3.3 engine cover/operator seat pan 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...

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    Initial set-up engine oil initial set-up lastec//061714 3-5 3 3.5 engine oil 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! Caution! Be sure to...

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    Initial set-up air cleaner 3 3-6 lastec//061714 initial set-up 3.6 air cleaner the air cleaner is located under the engine cover, to the top right of the engine. There are two filter elements within the air cleaner. The cap (located on the rear of the air cleaner) is opened by unlatching both silver...

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    Initial set-up coolant initial set-up lastec//061714 3-7 3 3.7 coolant warning! The radiator is pressurized! Never check the coolant while the engine is running! Coolant is hot! Always allow ample time for coolant to cool before checking, changing, or repairing leaks! Caution clean radiator daily! O...

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    Initial set-up hydraulic fluid 3 3-8 lastec//061714 initial set-up 3.8 hydraulic fluid warning! 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 to cool before ...

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    Initial set-up hydrostatic pump adjustment initial set-up lastec//061714 3-9 3 3.9 hydrostatic pump adjustment 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 the hydr...

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    Initial set-up towing (hydrostatic pump adjustment) 3 3-10 lastec//061714 initial set-up 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 p...

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    Initial set-up hydrostatic pump belt initial set-up lastec//061714 3-11 3 3.11 hydrostatic pump belt warning! Never inspect, adjust, or change the hydrostatic pump belt while the engine is running! The hydrostatic pump drive belt is located at the front of the engine, between the radiator and the en...

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    Initial set-up mower deck drive belt 3 3-12 lastec//061714 initial set-up 3.12 mower deck drive belt 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 t...

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    Initial set-up mower deck belts initial set-up lastec//061714 3-13 3 3.13 mower deck belts 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 ...

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    Initial set-up blades 3 3-14 lastec//061714 initial set-up 3.14 blades 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 attempting to in...

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    Initial set-up steering control arms initial set-up lastec//061714 3-15 3 3.16 steering control arms check that both steering control arms are prop- erly linked, free of debris, and operating freely. Swing the arms toward the operator seat, removing them from the neutral lock position. Slowly push b...

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    Initial set-up mower deck height 3 3-16 lastec//061714 initial set-up 3.17 mower deck height 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 4-1/2", in 1/4" increments. If you wish to change the deck heigh...

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    Initial set-up mower deck height calibration initial set-up lastec//061714 3-17 3 3.18 mower deck height calibration 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! When yo...

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    Initial set-up tires and wheels 3 3-18 lastec//061714 initial set-up 6. Repeat the measuring technique on deck 2 and 4. The adjustment rods on both the rocker and the rear wheels can be made in the same manner as the center deck adjust- ment. 7. Level the outer decks, 1 and 5, last. Use the jam nuts...

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    Initial set-up general inspection initial set-up lastec//061714 3-19 3 3.20 general inspection verify that all warning decals are in place, visible, and legible. Verify that all covers and safety devices are properly installed and secure. Check that the discharge chute is clear of debris, properly m...

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    Initial set-up maintenance checklists 3 3-20 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//061714 4-1 4 section 4 operating procedures.

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    Operating procedures starting the engine 4 4-2 lastec//061714 operating procedures 4.1 starting the engine danger! Never allow extended running of any engine indoors! Exhaust gasses contain car- bon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison! Never operate the lastec mower when children are present! Al...

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    Operating procedures starting the engine operating procedures lastec//061714 4-3 4 note: the engine will not start without the control arms in the neutral position and the parking break set. The engine will start without an operator seated in the seat. As with any diesel engine, you must first pre-h...

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    Operating procedures stopping the engine 4 4-4 lastec//061714 operating procedures 4.2 stopping the engine stop the engine by throttling down to a slow idle, then turning the ignition key switch to the off position. Wait for all motion to stop. Set the parking brake before dismounting the lastec mow...

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    Operating procedures motion control operating procedures lastec//061714 4-5 4 caution! Loss of control may occur when breaking in an emergency (pushing steering control arms from full reverse to full forward, or vice versa). Training is required. Release the parking brake. Verify that the parking br...

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    Operating procedures ground speed 4 4-6 lastec//061714 operating procedures 4.4 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 ...

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    Operating procedures mower deck operation operating procedures lastec//061714 4-7 4 4.5 mower deck operation danger! Always clear area of all personnel before engaging the blades! Always verify that all safety covers are in place before operating the lastec mower! Never aim/point/etc. The discharge ...

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    Operating procedures mule pulley adjustment 4 4-8 lastec//061714 operating procedures 4.6 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 59: 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! 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 when children a...

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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. 2 change the hydraulic oil and filter. 5.9 every 500 operating hours inspect and re-pack all wheel bearings. Flush fuel tanks. 2 flush radiator. 2 replace engine fan an...

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    Maintenance lastec mowers/061714 5-5 maintenance maintenance schedule 5 5.12 maintenance schedule 8 h o u rs f ir st 2 5 h o u rs f ir st 5 0 h o u rs 1 0 0 h o u rs 2 0 0 h o u rs 4 0 0 h o u rs 5 0 0 h o u rs a n n u a lly b i-a n n u a lly complete the pre-operation equipment checklist x x x x x ...

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    Maintenance lastec mower specifications, 4520 5 5-6 lastec//061714 maintenance 5.13 lastec mower specifications, 4520 mower transmission 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" gator mu...

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    Maintenance lastec mower specifications, 4520 maintenance lastec//061714 5-7 5 engine, 4520 1 left and right hydraulic wheel motors are the same unit -- direction is controlled through hose attachements. See hydraulic system diagram following this chart. 2 lastec hydraulic fluid is equivalent to spe...

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    Maintenance hydraulic system diagram 5 5-8 lastec//061714 maintenance 5.15 hydraulic system diagram fig. 5-1 ref part # description comments qty. 1 049215 hose, 3/8” hyd x 10-1/2” low press 2 2 056456 hose, hydro suction 19” 2 3 056457 hose, 3/8” hyd x 15-1/2” low press 2 4 049218 hose, hydro suctio...

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    Maintenance wiring schematic, 4520 maintenance lastec//061714 5-9 5 5.16 wiring schematic, 4520 fig. 5-2 wiring schematic, model 4520 harness p/n 051530 rev b.04 cr3 start cr2 clutch cr1 run f1 30a 30 ac 50 starter clutch blade sw blade sw cr1 cr2 cr3 off off off off off alternator regulator starter...

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    Maintenance lubrication charts, 4520 5 5-10 lastec//061714 maintenance 5.17 lubrication charts, 4520 note: all wheels should also be lubricated every 8 hours of operation. Fig. 5-3 lubrication points, 120” deck assembly fig. 5-4 lubrication points, model 4520 120_055 120_056 hydraulic belt idler e-b...

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