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Operating Procedures
Motion Control
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4-4 Lastec//021819 Operating Procedures
4.3 Motion Control
Warning
WARNING!
Caution
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ALWAYS clear the entire area of all personnel before operating the Articulator!
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ALWAYS verify that all safety covers are in place and secure before operating the
Articulator!
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ALWAYS wear the seatbelt when operating the Articulator!
The Articulator 3696H/M 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 the Articulator.
Buckle the seatbelt. Always wear the seatbelt when operating the Articulator. Clear the
entire area of all personnel before operating the Articulator.
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 the Articulator. The farther
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.
CAUTION!
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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 both the parking brake indicator light (located in the
upper right corner of the control panel) and the audible parking brake alarm are off before
attempting any travel with the Articulator.
In order to maneuver the Articulator, 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.