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Lastec Mower 3300 Owner's Manual

Summary of Mower 3300

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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 3300 owner’s manual manual part #: man-3300-3d serial #31220408 to 33600108.

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    8 lastec, 2008 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//030910 iii section 1 to the owner 1-1 1.1 read this manual before operating the lastec mower ...................................... 1-2 1.2 product registration .....................................................................................

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    Iv lastec//030910 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//030910 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//030910 1-1 1 section 1 to the owner.

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    To the owner read this manual before operating the lastec mower 1 1-2 lastec//030910 to the owner 1.1 read this manual before operating the lastec mower do not allow anyone to operate the lastec mower without first reading and understanding this operator’s manual in its entirety. Never allow childre...

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    To the owner product registration to the owner lastec//030910 1-3 1 1.2 product registration immediately record the model and serial numbers of your lastec mower in the spaces provided below. These numbers can be found on the serial number plate which is perma- nently affixed to the mower. The seria...

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    To the owner if you need to order parts 1 1-4 lastec//030910 to the owner 1.3 if you need to order parts to order parts, contact your distributor. Be sure to have your model and serial number available as a reference. This will assist them in supplying you the correct and most cur- rent parts availa...

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    To the owner lastec product warranty to the owner lastec//030910 1-5 1 1.4 lastec product warranty lastec limited product 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 ...

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    To the owner lastec product warranty 1 1-6 lastec//030910 to the owner limitations and disclaimers of other warranties except for the express warranty provisions stated above, warran- tor disclaims all warranties, express and/or implied, including without limitation, the implied warranties of mercha...

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    To the owner component manufacturers’ warranties to the owner lastec//030910 1-7 1 1.5 component manufacturers’ warranties some of the component parts of the lastec mower are warranted by their respective manufacturers. These parts include: kubota diesel engine warner clutch hydro-gear hydraulic pum...

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    To the owner servicing the lastec mower to the owner lastec warranty/030910 1-8 1 1.6 servicing the lastec mower caution! Always use only genuine lastec parts when servicing the lastec mower! Use of substitute parts will void the warranty and may cause unsafe operation or unsatis- factory performanc...

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    To the owner warranty registration to the owner lastec//030910 1-9 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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    Lastec//030910 2-1 2 section 2 safety information.

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    Safety information warning symbols 2 2-2 lastec//030910 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 about this manual safety information lastec//030910 2-3 2 2.2 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 2 2-4 lastec//030910 safety information 2.3 safety guards and covers danger! Neveroperate the 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 safety information lastec//030910 2-5 2 2.4 pre-operational safety rules danger! Neverallow children to operate the lastec mower! Neverallow children on or near the lastec mower! Neveroperate the lastec mower when children are present. Always clear are...

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    Safety information operational safety rules 2 2-6 lastec//030910 safety information 2.5 operational safety rules danger! Neverallow children to operate the lastec mower! Never allow children on or near the lastec mower! Neveroperate the lastec mower when children are present. Always clear area of al...

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    Safety information operational safety rules safety information lastec//030910 2-7 2 be sure that all auxiliary equipment switches (blades, power outlet, etc.) are in the off position before attempting to start the engine. Your lastec mower is equipped with a rops (roll over protection system); be su...

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    Safety information operational safety rules 2 2-8 lastec//030910 safety information 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 lastec mower unattended: disen- gage the blades, tur...

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    Safety information maintenance safety rules safety information lastec//030910 2-9 2 2.6 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 the lastec mower! N...

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    Safety information storage safety rules 2 2-10 lastec//030910 safety information 2.7 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 the lastec mower! Never s...

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    Safety information use caution when working with batteries safety information lastec//030910 2-11 2 2.8 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 2 2-12 lastec//030910 safety information 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 safety information lastec//030910 2-13 2 1 - - stalled vehicle battery to ground engine block or frame booster cable booster cable to starter starting vehicle battery to ground + + to starter 4 2 3 lt0013.

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    Safety information hazard identified chart 2 2-14 lastec//030910 safety information 2.9 hazard identified chart hazard identified risk source control measure operator injury inexperience • complete owners manual supplied covering all aspects of operating the unit • various warning decals strategical...

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    Safety information hazard identified chart safety information lastec//030910 2-15 2 p e rs o n n e l in ju ry p e rs o n s rid in g a s p a ss e n g e rs • w a rn in g d e ca ls • c le a r w a rn in g in m a n u a l f u e l fire /e xp lo s io n im p ro p e r re fu e lin g o r fu e l h a n d lin g • ...

  • Page 33: Section 3   Initial Set-Up

    Lastec//030910 3-1 3 section 3 initial set-up.

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    Initial set-up parking brake 3 3-2 lastec//030910 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//030910 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//030910 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//030910 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//030910 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//030910 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//030910 initial set-up any leaks are discovered, allow ample time for coolant to cool. Repair or replace the defective parts and re-fill the coolant system with premixed coolant before operating the lastec mower. 3.8 hydraulic fluid warning! Hydraulic flui...

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    Initial set-up hydrostatic pump adjustment initial set-up lastec//030910 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//030910 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//030910 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//030910 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//030910 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//030910 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//030910 3-15 3 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 ...

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    Initial set-up mower deck height 3 3-16 lastec//030910 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//030910 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//030910 initial set-up 6. Repeat the measuring technique on deck 2 and 4. The adjust- ment rods on both the rocker and the rear wheels can be.Made in the same manner as the center deck adjustment. 7. If greater adjustment are need on deck 2 and 4, additi...

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    Initial set-up general inspection initial set-up lastec//030910 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//030910 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//030910 4-1 4 section 4 operating procedures.

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    Operating procedures starting the engine 4 4-2 lastec//030910 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//030910 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//030910 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//030910 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//030910 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//030910 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//030910 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 61: Section 5   Maintenance

    Lastec//030910 5-1 5 section 5 maintenance.

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    Maintenance maintenance 5 5-2 lastec//030910 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//030910 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//030910 maintenance 5.8 every 400 operating hours replace fuel filter cartridge. 1 5.9 every 500 operating hours inspect and re-pack all wheel bearings. Flush fuel tanks. 1 flush radiator. 1 replace engine fan and alternator belts. 1 check engine va...

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    Maintenance lastec mowers/030910 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 3300 specifications 5 5-6 lastec//030910 maintenance 5.13 lastec mower 3300 specifications part # mowers mower deck configuration (5) 21” articulating decks width 100” blades (3) 21” high-lift p128 (3) 21” low-lift p246 (3) 21” mulching blades p322 blade tip speed max 16,600...

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    Maintenance lastec mower 3300 specifications maintenance lastec//030910 5-7 5 engine model kubota 33 hp 043743 bore and stroke belt, c132 mule drive total displacement 1.12l / 68.58 cu in power 33hp high / low idle speed 3000 rpm / 800 rpm compression ratio 21:1 dry weight 215 lbs oil api service cl...

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    Maintenance hydraulic system diagram 5 5-8 lastec//030910 maintenance 5.15 hydraulic system diagram ref part # description comments qty 1 049215 hose, 3/8 hyd x 10-1/2 low press 2 2 056456 hose, hydro suction 19 in 2 3 056457 hose, 3/8 hyd x 15-1/2 low press 2 4 049218 hose, hydro suction 15 in 2 5 ...

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    Maintenance wiring schematic maintenance lastec//030910 5-9 5 5.16 wiring schematic 6harness p/n 051530 rev b.02 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/batt 85 86 85 86 85 86 red red/blk red blk blk b...

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    Maintenance lubrication charts 5 5-10 lastec//030910 maintenance 5.17 lubrication charts hydro idler deck drive idler e-brake (rear) see for details of assemblies requiring lubrication parts manual.

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    Maintenance urethane bushings maintenance lastec//030910 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...