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Operating Procedures
Preparation For Cutting
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4-2 325EFR/Odoc100499 Operating Procedures
The Articulator is intended to be used 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.
l After transport to the cut site, release the service safety latch, lower the Articulator
into cutting position, and loosen both deck limit chains. Secure the snap links.
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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.
l Engage the PTO.
l If there is any belt squeal, excessive vibration, or any indication of obstructions or
debris in the blades, disengage the PTO at once. Check and eliminate problem
before continuing.
l 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.
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Never operate the Articulator without all covers, shields, safety devices, and grass
chute or mulching plate installed and secure.
ALWAYS follow all safety rules stated in this manual, as well as the
manual supplied with your tractor!
A well-informed, safety-conscience operator is the best safeguard
against accident or injury!
NEVER allow extended running of any engine indoors! Exhaust gasses
contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison!
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