Operating Procedures
Preparation For Cutting
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Operating Procedures
The Articulator is specifically for finish mowing applications. One of the unique benefits of
the Articulator’s cutting system is its ability to float over contours that are impossible for
other wide-area mowers to cut accurately. The Articulator also offers a high level of
maneuverability, including the ability to cut in reverse.
Although the Articulator is an industrial quality mower, do not attempt to use it to cut
extremely long grass or areas heavy with brush or debris.
Upon completion of reading and understanding this manual in its entirety, reading and
understanding your tractor manual in its entirety, completing the pre-operation inspection
checklist, and performing the appropriate maintenance schedule(s), you are ready to
begin operating the Articulator.
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Complete the Initial Set-Up section of this manual BEFORE attempting to operate
the Articulator.
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After transport to the cut site, lower the Articulator into cutting position.
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Be sure the Articulator is not positioned over any debris or loose objects.
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Be sure there are no people near the Articulator, especially in the path of discharge.
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Shift the tractor into neutral, and keep the tractor on a low RPM setting. DO NOT
ENGAGE THE PTO WITH THE TRACTOR AT HIGH IDLE.
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Engage the PTO.
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If there is any belt squeal, excessive vibration, or any indication of obstructions or
debris in the blades, disengage the PTO at once.
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If the Articulator appears to be operating correctly, slowly increase the tractor idle
until the PTO shaft is operating at the tractor manufacturer’s recommended operat-
ing RPM. DO NOT EXCEED THIS RPM DURING OPERATION OF THE ARTICU-
LATOR.
NEVER allow extended running of any engine indoors! Exhaust gasses
contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison!
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