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Initial Set-Up
Mower Deck Lift
Initial Set-Up Lastec//021819 3-25
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Caution
Mower Deck Lift
CAUTION!
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NEVER attempt to lift the cutting deck into transport position while the blades are
engaged! Lifting the cutting deck into transport position while the blades are
engaged can cause serious damage to the Articulator!
The Articulator is equipped with a hydraulic deck lift arm which lifts the deck of the unit.
Test the operation of the hydraulic deck lift arms while the engine is running.
Insure the
blades are NOT engaged. Never lift the mower deck into transport position while the
blades are engaged.
On the 3696H , the hydraulic deck lift arm is operated with the foot control device located
on the front center of the seat pan. From the operator seat, slowly depress the TOP of the
foot control device activating the hydraulic deck lift cylinder. The arm retracts, lifting the
mower deck slightly off the ground and locking into position. The arm should stay locked
in this position even after discontinuing the pressure on the foot pedal.
Once you have determined that the hydraulic deck lift arm is both lifting and locking the
mower deck properly, depress the foot control device again to release the hydraulic deck
lift cylinder. (If you are preparing to travel to the cut site, you may wish to leave the
hydraulic deck lift arm locked into transport position.) Turn off the engine.
On the 3696M , the manual deck lift arm lifts the mower deck to the transport position. It is
lift valve handle is located to the right of the operator seat, behind the steering control
arm, in front of the fender. Pull the deck lift lever toward the operator seat, lifting the
mower deck, where the lever locks into place at the transport position. Insure that the
deck is in the desired height to transport. If not, adjust it by lowering the deck (releasing
the chain tension) and placing the appropriate chain link on the chain hook.
3.31 Hour Meter
The hour meter is located in the upper left corner
of the control panel. This meter records the total
hours on the engine, and cannot be reset. You
may wish to record the hour meter reading prior
to operation of the Articulator for tracking of main-
tenance schedules, job timing, billing, or other
records.
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Operate Main Controls
From Operator Seat ONLY
Blades
Engine
Run
STOP
Start
Start Max 10 Sec
Glow Plug Preheat Max 8 Sec
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