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Operating Procedures
Mower Deck Operation
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4-10 Lastec//021819 Operating Procedures
4.8 Mower Deck Operation
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ALWAYS clear area of all personnel before engaging the blades!
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ALWAYS verify that all safety covers are in place before operating the Lastec
Mower!
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NEVER aim/point/etc. the discharge in the direction of bystanders, vehicles, or
buildings!
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ALWAYS stay well clear of blades during operation!
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NEVER operate the Lastec Mower when children are present!
The Lastec Mower is equipped with an 100" wide mower deck, which is comprised of five
independently articulating 21" decks. All decks are belt driven - the drive belt (located
under the operator seat pan) drives the main deck, and three deck belts (running between
the decks) drive each deck. The individual decks pivot at blade level, and the idler belt
tension system takes up excess belt length or releases additional belt length as neces-
sary during the up and down articulation of the decks. This allows the Lastec Mower to
hold the contour of the ground with precision.
Refer to the Initial Set-Up section Mower Deck Height Calibration of this manual for
instructions on setting the mower deck height to the desired level.
In order to engage the blades, the operator-presence switch (located within the operator
seat) must be activated. From the operator seat, switch the BLADES switch (located at
the top right side of the control box) to the START position.
NOTE: Leaving the operator seat at any time while the blades are engaged will
cause the blades to automatically disengage and the engine to stop.
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