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Initial Set-Up
Gearbox
Initial Set-Up Lastec//021819 3-3
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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. If the Bondoli PTO shaft does not maintain at least 1/3 shaft engagement, you will not be
operating within the proper range of the PTO. You will need to either install a longer PTO
shaft, or avoid this area when cutting.
11. If installing a longer PTO shaft, re-check your maximum PTO shaft compression.
3.4 Gearbox
Check the oil level and condition in the gearbox. The oil level should be 1/4” to 3/8” below
the bottom edge of the side plug. The gearbox should be approximately half full (28
ounces). Add oil if low. If the oil appears excessively contaminated, change the oil. Use
SAE 80W-90 grade gear oil.
Inspect the entire area around and under the gearbox for any oil leakage. If a leak is dis-
covered, repair it and refill the gearbox before operating the Articulator.
3.5 Mower Deck Height Adjustment
The Articulator can be set to various heights ranging from 1" to 4-3/4".
Change the mower deck height at all the wheel locations
by moving the wheel spacers from above to below each
wheel yoke collar on each wheel yoke shaft. When there
are no wheel spacers located below the collar, the deck
is set at 1". There are two types of wheel spacers, 1"
thick and 1/4" thick. Placing any combination of wheel
spacers below the wheel shaft collar will raise the deck
by the corresponding thickness of the spacer(s) used.
Example: (1) 1” spacer and (2) 1/4” spacers placed
below the wheel yoke collars will set the mower deck to
2-1/2”.
1/4” Spacer (2)
1” Spacer (3)
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