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Lastec Man-120ER Owner's Manual

Summary of Man-120ER

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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 120er lastec mower owner’s manual manual part #: man-120er.

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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//042315 3 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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    4 lastec//042315 table of contents table of contents section-page section 4 operating procedures 4-1 4.1 transporting the articulator..................................................................................... 4-2 4.2 hydraulic lift operation ...................................................

  • Page 5: Section 1   To The Owner

    Lastec//042315 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//042315 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//042315 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//042315 to the owner 1.4 lastec product warranty lastec limited 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 ...

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    To the owner lastec product warranty to the owner lastec//042315 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//042315 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: the complete manufacturers’ warranty information for thes...

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    To the owner warranty registration to the owner lastec//042315 1-7 1 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 accu...

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    Safety information safety information lastec//042315 2-1 2 section 2 safety information.

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    Safety information warning symbols 2 2-2 lastec//042315 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//042315 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//042315 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//042315 2-5 2 2.4 safety guards and covers danger! Danger never operate the deck 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//042315 safety information 2.5 pre-operational safety rules danger warning danger! Never allow children to operate the deck! Never allow children on or near the deck! Never operate the deck when children are present. Always clear area of a...

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    Safety information operational safety rules safety information lastec//042315 2-7 2 2.6 operational safety rules danger! Never allow children to operate the deck! Never allow children on or near the deck! Never operate the deck when children are present. Always clear area of all personnel before ope...

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    Safety information operational safety rules 2 2-8 lastec//042315 safety information never operate the deck without the grass chute or mulching plate installed and secure. Never operate the deck unless all covers, shields, and safety devices are installed and secure. Never permit any person other tha...

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    Safety information operational safety rules safety information lastec//042315 2-9 2 stay well clear of any and all moving parts. Keep hands and feet away from the blades at all times during operation. Take all possible precautions when leaving the drive unit and deck unattended: dis- engage the blad...

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    Safety information maintenance safety rules 2 2-10 lastec//042315 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 the deck! N...

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    Safety information storage safety rules safety information lastec//042315 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 the deck! Never st...

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    Safety information hazard identified chart 2 2-12 lastec//042315 safety information 2.9 hazard identified chart hazard identified risk source control measure operator injury inexperience complete owner’s manual supplied cov- ering all aspects of operating the unit. Various warning decals strategical...

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    Initial set-up initial set-up lastec//042315 3-1 3 section 3 initial set-up.

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    Initial set-up assembly instructions 3 3-2 lastec//042315 initial set-up 3.1 assembly instructions the articulator comes fully assembled from the factory. 3.2 transporting the mounted articulator engaging the tractor hydraulics to move the deck upward will raise the wing decks to the transport posit...

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    Initial set-up gearbox initial set-up lastec//042315 3-3 3 8. The bondoli pto shaft should maintain a minimum engagement of 1/3 of the total com- pressed shaft length. 9. If the bondoli pto shaft maintains at least 1/3 shaft engagement, you will be operating within the proper range of the shaft. 10....

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    Initial set-up mower deck leveling adjustment 3 3-4 lastec//042315 initial set-up 3.6 mower deck leveling adjustment danger danger! Always stop the tractor and disengage the pto before attempting to set or adjust the mower deck height! Never adjust the mower deck height with the tractor running or t...

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    Initial set-up deck drive belts initial set-up lastec//042315 3-5 3 7. Remove the 2” blocks from under the blades. 8. Re-measure the fronts of all decks. They should all measure 2”, +/- 1/8”, from the tip of the blade to the floor. If any deck does not fall within this range, repeat the steps above....

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    Initial set-up deck belts and alignment 3 3-6 lastec//042315 initial set-up check the belts for proper tension. If the idler arm pivots to its maximum stroke without adequately tightening the belts, you need to replace the belts. If the belts you are check- ing are new, and the idler tensioner goes ...

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    Initial set-up deck belts and alignment initial set-up lastec//042315 3-7 3 check the belts for visible wear or damage. If any belt appears excessively worn, dam- aged, cracked, weathered, or otherwise appears to pose an unsuitable or unsafe operat- ing condition, replace the belt. Check the belts f...

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    Initial set-up blades 3 3-8 lastec//042315 initial set-up 3.9 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 insp...

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    Initial set-up deck wheels initial set-up lastec//042315 3-9 3 3.10 deck wheels 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, or replace as neces- sary. Check that each yoke wheel swivels fr...

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    Initial set-up pre-operation equipment inspection checklist 3 3-10 lastec//042315 initial set-up 3.12 pre-operation equipment inspection checklist perform the following equipment inspection prior to each operation of the articulator. With the tractor and articulator parked on level ground, verify th...

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    Lastec//042315 4-1 4 section 4 operating procedures.

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    Operating procedures transporting the articulator 4 4-2 lastec//042315 operating procedures 4.1 transporting the articulator danger danger! Never engage the pto when the articulator is in the transport position! Never raise the articulator into the transport position while the pto is enganged. Cauti...

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    Operating procedures hydraulic lift operation operating procedures lastec//042315 4-3 4 4.2 hydraulic lift operation when properly operated, the hydraulic lift unit enables remote folding and safe transpor- tation of the articulator. As with all industrial equipment, improper operation of the hydrau...

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    Operating procedures preparation for cutting 4 4-4 lastec//042315 operating procedures 4.3 preparation for cutting danger caution warning danger! Always follow all safety rules stated in this manual and in your drive unit manual. A well-informed, safety-conscience operator is the best safeguard agai...

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    Operating procedures preparation for cutting operating procedures lastec//042315 4-5 4 be sure there are no people near the articulator, especially in the path of discharge. Turn off the drive unit, disengage the pto, shift the transmission into neutral, and set the parking brake. Release the deck l...

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    Operating procedures recommended blades 4 4-6 lastec//042315 operating procedures 4.4 recommended blades ultra low blade (part no. 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, lift created by the cutter b...

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    Operating procedures ground speed operating procedures lastec//042315 4-7 4 4.5 ground speed caution caution! Excessive ground speed over rough terrain can cause structural damage to the articulator. Always drive cautiously and reduce ground speed when driving over rough terraine. Recommended ground...

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    Operating procedures cutting extreme contours 4 4-8 lastec//042315 operating procedures 4.7 cutting extreme contours warning warning! Always use a drive unit equipped with rops. Always wear your seat belt. The articulator cuts contoured areas well, producing a quality of cut which rivals that of a s...

  • Page 43: Section 5   Maintenance

    Maintenance maintenance lastec//042315 5-1 5 section 5 maintenance.

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    Maintenance every 8 operating hours 5 5-2 lastec//042315 maintenance caution! Always perform the appropriate maintenance checklists at the proper time interval. Failure to perform the appropriate maintenance checklists at the proper time interval will cause damage to the articulator, unsafe operatin...

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    Maintenance first 8 hours maintenance lastec//042315 5-3 5 perform the appropriate maintenance procedures listed in your tractor manual. Verify proper installation, operation and flow of grass chutes. 5.2 first 8 hours check deck alignment and belt tension. Lubricate the pto quick-disconnect pin or ...

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    Maintenance every 500 operating hours 5 5-4 lastec//042315 maintenance 5.6 every 500 operating hours inspect all blade spindle bearings for wear or damage. Replace if needed. Inspect and re-pack all wheel bearings. Replace if needed. Inspect all component parts and wear points. Repair or replace any...

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    Maintenance lastec mowers/042315 5-5 maintenance model 120er articulator maintenance chart 5 5.9 model 120er articulator maintenance chart every 8 h rs every 50 h rs every 200 h rs every 500 h rs annual complete the pre-operation equipment inspection checklist grease all grease zerks grease all whee...

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    Maintenance torque values 5 5-6 lastec//042315 maintenance 5.10 torque values below is a table of suggested torque values for this unit. Please use these torque values on this unit unless otherwise specified. Grade units sae 5 sae 8 tensile strength 105000 psi 150000 psi grade mark bolt dia. Threads...

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    Maintenance lubrication points maintenance lastec//042315 5-7 5 5.11 lubrication points see figure 5-1. The articulator lubrication points are shown below. 120_021 important! Each wheel also has a fitting to be greased every 8 hours of operation..

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    Maintenance urethane bushings 5 5-8 lastec//042315 maintenance 5.12 urethane bushings caution! Bolts holding urethane bushings must remain tight. Urethane bushings are used throughout all lastec mowers in various applications, includ- ing (but not limited to) articu- lating deck hinges and rocker ar...