Lastec 2561C, Owner'S Manual

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Operating Procedures
Motion Control
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4-4 Lastec//021819 Operating Procedures
4.3 Motion Control
Warning
WARNING!
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ALWAYS clear the entire area of all personnel before operating your Lastec Mower!
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ALWAYS verify that all safety covers are in place and secure before operating your
Lastec Mower!
Your Lastec Mower is equipped with two hydrostatic pumps, one operating each rear
drive wheel. These pumps are controlled separately with each of the steering control
arms (located to the left and right of the operator seat).
Verify that all safety covers are in place and secure before operating your Lastec Mower.
Start the engine in accordance with section 4.1 of this manual.
Pushing a steering control arm forward activates the hydrostatic pump on the correspond-
ing side, turning the drive wheel in the corresponding direction. (i.e., pushing the right
steering control arm forward activates the right drive wheel in the forward direction. Pull-
ing the right steering control arm back activates the right drive wheel in the reverse direc-
tion.)
The steering control arms also govern the ground speed of your Lastec Mower. The far-
ther from the neutral position the arm is pushed or pulled, the faster the corresponding
drive wheel turns. Always use the steering control arms to regulate ground speed - NOT
the throttle control.
Release the parking brake.
In order to maneuver your Lastec Mower, you must first remove both steering control
arms from the neutral lock position. Simply grasp each steering control arm with each
hand, and pull them both toward the center of the unit until they are free from the neutral
lock. You are now ready to begin maneuvering your Lastec Mower. Following are the
proper steering procedures: