Lastec Articulator 325D, Руководство пользователя

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Operating Procedures
Ground Speed
Operating Procedures 325D/425D/Odoc082200 4-3
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the upper right corner of the control panel) and the audible parking brake alarm are deac-
tivated 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 operator seat until they are free from the neutral lock. You
are now ready to begin maneuvering the Articulator. Following are the proper steering
procedures:
l To travel forward: Push both control levers forward evenly. The farther they are
pushed, the faster the Articulator travels.
l To travel in reverse: Pull both control levers backward evenly. The farther they are
pushed, the faster the Articulator travels.
l To turn to the right: Push the left control lever forward slowly, and maintain the
right control lever in neutral position.
l To turn to the left: Push the right control lever forward slowly, and maintain the left
control lever in neutral position.
l To obtain a zero turn radius (ZTR) to the right: Push the left control lever forward
slowly, while simultaneously pulling the right control lever backward slowly.
l To obtain a zero turn radius (ZTR) to the left: Push the right control lever forward
slowly, while simultaneously pulling the left control lever backward slowly.
l To stop: Return both control levers to the neutral position.
l To change directions: Slowly return both control levers to the neutral position, and
allow the Articulator to slow to a stop. Then slowly move the control levers into the
appropriate positions to travel in the desired direction.
l NOTE: When the control levers are released, they automatically return to the neu-
tral position, stopping all motion of the Articulator.
4.4 Ground Speed
The Models 325D & 425D Articulators are designed to cut cleanly and efficiently at rela-
tively high ground speeds. Reduced ground speed is required when operating on severe
contours, when cutting excessively tall, wet, or thick grass, or when traveling up or down
large or steep hills. Maximum ground speed is intended for transport to and from the cut-
ting site only, and should not be attempted during any cutting operation.
Attempting to change directions at high ground speed, whether cutting or transporting,
can cause damage to the turf, especially in wet conditions. Direction changes should be
made by slowing to a near or complete stop (returning the control levers to neutral posi-
tion), and slowly changing the control lever positions to begin travel in the desired direc-
tion. This prevents turf damage, as well as prolonging equipment life and promoting safer
operation of the Articulator.
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