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Initial Set-Up
Blades
Initial Set-Up Lastec//021819 3-17
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3.19 Blades
DANGER!
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NEVER inspect, adjust, change, or perform any other maintenance to the blades
while the engine is running!
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ALWAYS turn off the blades, turn off the engine, remove the key, and set the parking
brake before attempting to inspect, adjust, change, or perform any other mainte-
nance to the blades!
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Keep all personnel clear of all controls while inspecting, adjusting, changing, or per-
forming maintenance to the blades!
The Articulator 3696H/M utilizes four individual 25” high-lift blades.
NEVER go near, or expose yourself or others in any way to the blades while the engine is
running!
ALWAYS turn off the blades, turn off the engine, remove the key, and set the parking
brake before attempting to inspect, adjust, change or perform any other maintenance to
the blades!
Keep all personnel clear of all controls while inspecting, adjusting, changing, or perform-
ing maintenance to the blades!
Inspect all blades for proper installation, orientation, tightness, sharpness, and overall
condition. Tighten the bolts that hold the blade on to a recommended torque value of
75
ft-lbs of pressure. Be sure the lift fins are oriented to the top of the blades. Verify that the
mount bolts are secure, the blades are sharp, and free of any nicks, cracks, or bends.
Always replace any damaged, dull, cracked, or missing blades before operating the Artic-
ulator.
Lastec also offers low-lift blades and mulching blades for certain mowing applications.
Contact your Articulator dealer for further information about optional blades available.
Danger