
Operating Procedures
Preparation For Cutting
Operating Procedures
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The Articulator is designed 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 offers a high level of maneuverability.
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.
1.
Complete the Initial Set-Up section of this manual BEFORE attempting to operate the
Articulator.
2.
Transport to the work area.
3.
Ensure the Articulator is not positioned over any debris or loose objects.
4.
Remove the deck safety cables and lower the Articulator into cutting position.
5.
Ensure there are no people near the Articulator, especially in the path of discharge.
6.
Set the parking brake and turn off the drive unit.
7.
Release the deck lock cables and secure to allow the Articulator to float properly; secure
the loose chains.
8.
Start the drive unit on a low RPM setting.
Do not engage the PTO with the drive unit at high idle.
9.
Engage the PTO.
If there is any belt squeal, excessive vibration, or any indication of obstructions or debris in the
blades, disengage the PTO at once.
If the Articulator appears to be operating correctly, slowly increase the drive unit engine speed until
the PTO shaft is operating at the drive unit manufacturer's recommended operating RPM.
Do not exceed the drive unit manufacturer's recom-
mended operating RPM during operation of the Articu-
lator.
10.
Release the parking brake and carefully begin cutting.
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