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Lastec 4520ZSR 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 4520zsr owner’s manual manual part #: man-4520zsr.

  • Page 2: © Lastec, 2013

    © lastec, 2013 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 discharge setup......................................................................................................... 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 battery hydro-gear hydraulic pumps the comp...

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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//020515 3-1 3 section 3 initial set-up.

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    Initial set-up discharge setup 3 3-2 lastec//020515 initial set-up 3.1 discharge setup important! The articulator is shipped with the baffles and mulching plates installed to the deck #3 and the deck #5. Remove the appropriate baffles and/or mulching plates to discharge the grass to the side or to t...

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    Initial set-up parking brake initial set-up lastec//020515 3-3 3 3.2 parking brake warning! 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 parkin...

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    Initial set-up fuel 3 3-4 lastec//020515 initial set-up 3.3 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 initial set-up lastec//020515 3-5 3 3.4 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 3 3-6 lastec//020515 initial set-up 3.5 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 air cleaner initial set-up lastec//020515 3-7 3 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 3 3-8 lastec//020515 initial set-up 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 initial set-up lastec//020515 3-9 3 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 towing (hydrostatic pump adjustment) 3 3-10 lastec//020515 initial set-up 3.9 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 pu...

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    Initial set-up hydrostatic pump belt initial set-up lastec//020515 3-11 3 3.10 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//020515 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 mower deck belts initial set-up lastec//020515 3-13 3 3.12 mower 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 ...

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    Initial set-up blades 3 3-14 lastec//020515 initial set-up 3.13 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 operator seat initial set-up lastec//020515 3-15 3 3.14 operator seat check that the operator seat pan is properly latched and operator seat is secure. Be sure the seatbelt is secure and operable. Adjust the seat forward or back so that the operator can easily reach the steering wheel...

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    Initial set-up steering column tilt adjustment 3 3-16 lastec//020515 initial set-up 3.15 steering column tilt adjustment the steering column can be tilted towards or away from the operator seat as needed. To tilt the steering column, grasp the steering wheel and press the tilt lock foot pedal locate...

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    Initial set-up mower deck height initial set-up lastec//020515 3-17 3 3.16 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 4-1/2", in 1/4" increments. If you wish to change the de...

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    Initial set-up mower deck height calibration 3 3-18 lastec//020515 initial set-up 3.17 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 mower deck height calibration initial set-up lastec//020515 3-19 3 5. Starting with the center deck, measure the front of the deck from the bottom of the pan to the floor across the front and rear of the deck, at points near the hinge pins. A 3” block may be used. The measurements sho...

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    Initial set-up tires and wheels 3 3-20 lastec//020515 initial set-up 3.18 tires and wheels check the air pressure in the rear drive tires. Maintain air pressure at 18 psi, or as needed to maintain level deck cutting. Check the air pressure in the front tires. Maintain air pressure at 12 psi, or as n...

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    Initial set-up engine initial set-up lastec//020515 3-21 3 3.20 engine while the engine is running, check the exhaust. During proper operation, the exhaust should be colorless. If the engine runs continuously with dark exhaust, stop the engine and correct the problem before operating your lastec mow...

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    3.23 pre-operation equipment inspection checklist perform the following equipment inspection prior to each operation of the lastec mower: verify that the parking brake is set. Check the fuel level. Verify that the fuel shut-off valve (behind and right of the operator) is in the left or right positio...

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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! 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//020515 4-3 4 note: the engine will not start without the parking break set. The engine will start without an operator seated in the seat. As with any diesel engine, you must first pre-heat the glow plugs under cold conditions befo...

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    Operating procedures stopping the engine 4 4-4 lastec//020515 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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    Caution operating procedures motion control operating procedures lastec//020515 4-5 4 caution! Loss of control may occur when breaking in an emergency (pressing the foot pedal from full reverse to full forward, or vice versa). Training is required. Release the parking brake. Verify that the parking ...

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    Operating procedures recommended blades 4 4-6 lastec//020515 operating procedures 4.4 recommended blades ultra low blade (part no. 063265 for 21” blade and 063266 for 25” blade) use ultra low lift blade when the conditions are dry and in sandy soil areas. When con- ditions like this are evident, lif...

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    Operating procedures ground speed operating procedures lastec//020515 4-7 4 4.5 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 cruise control 4 4-8 lastec//020515 operating procedures 4.6 cruise control the cruise control is a system that automatically controls the speed of the mower. The system takes over the throttle of the mower to maintain a steady speed as set by the mower operator. To set the crui...

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    Operating procedures steering lock operating procedures lastec//020515 4-9 4 4.7 steering lock the operator can choose how the mower makes turns. Use the steering lock located under the steering wheel to choose one of the two available positions: 180 or 360 degrees. When the lock is in the 180 degre...

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    Operating procedures mower deck operation 4 4-10 lastec//020515 operating procedures 4.8 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 operating procedures lastec//020515 4-11 4 4.9 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 f...

  • Page 65: Section 5   Maintenance

    Lastec//020515 5-1 5 section 5 maintenance.

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    Maintenance maintenance 5 5-2 lastec//020515 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 50 operating hours maintenance lastec//020515 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//020515 maintenance 5.7 every 400 operating hours replace fuel filter cartridge. 2 change the hydraulic oil and filter. 5.8 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/020515 5-5 maintenance maintenance schedule 5 5.11 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 urs 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, 4520zsr 5 5-6 lastec//020515 maintenance 5.12 lastec mower specifications, 4520zsr 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" ga...

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    Maintenance lastec mower specifications, 4520zsr maintenance lastec//020515 5-7 5 engine, 4520zsr model engine, 45hp turbo kubota v1505te-1-3 064346 bore and stroke 78mm x 78.4mm total displacement 1.5l / 91.41 cu. In power 45hp high / low idle speed 3000 rpm / 1200 rpm compression ratio 21:1 dry we...

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    Maintenance hydraulic system diagram 5 5-8 lastec//020515 maintenance 5.15 hydraulic system diagram fig. 5-1 zsr022-3 right tank left tank coolers lift valve left motor right motor right cylinder left cylinder deck lift collar steering amplifier left pump right pump filters front view.

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    Maintenance hydraulic system diagram maintenance lastec//020515 5-9 5 ref part # description comments qty 1 071870 hose assembly, 1/2hpx24in orfs 8 st 4 2 071871 hose assembly, 3/8lpx50in orfs 6 90 1 3 071873 hose assembly, 1/2lpx24in orfs 8 st 1 4 071874 hose assembly, 1/2lpx30in orfs 8 90 1 5 0718...

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    Maintenance wiring schematic 5 5-10 lastec//020515 maintenance 5.16 wiring schematic fig. 5-2 wiring schematic 17 ac 30 50 19 g gry red ylo blk g glow cruise magnet fuel solenoid key switch fuel gauge - hour meter tachometer oil pressure switch fuel level sender starter m red battery + _ alternator ...

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    Maintenance lubrication charts, 4520zsr maintenance lastec//020515 5-11 5 5.17 lubrication charts, 4520zsr fig. 5-3 lubrication points, 120” deck assembly note: all wheels should also be lubricated every 8 hours of operation. Fig. 5-4 lubrication points, model 4520zsr zsr039 zsr040 hydraulic belt id...

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    Maintenance urethane bushings 5 5-12 lastec//020515 maintenance 5.18 urethane bushings caution! 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 a...

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    Maintenance steering wheel adjustment maintenance lastec//020515 5-13 5 5.19 steering wheel adjustment occasionally, you may need to readjust the steering wheel position so the mower moves straight forward when the steering wheel is in the straight forward position. Follow these procedures to readju...