Initial Set-Up
Operator Seat
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Initial Set-Up
3
1.
Inspect all blades for proper installation, orientation, tightness, sharpness, and overall
condition.
2.
Tighten the bolts that hold the blade on to a recommended torque value of
75 ft-lbs
of
pressure.
3.
Ensure the lift fins are oriented to the top of the blades.
4.
Verify that the mount bolts are secure, the blades are sharp, and free of any nicks, cracks,
or bends.
5.
Replace any damaged, dull, cracked, or missing blades before operating your Articulator.
Lastec also offers low-lift blades and mulching blades for certain mowing applications.
Contact your Articulator dealer for further information about optional blades available.
3.15 Operator Seat
1.
Check that the operator seat pan is properly seated.
2.
Adjust the seat forward or back so that the operator can easily reach the control panel,
steering control arms, throttle, and mower deck height adjustment handle.
3.16 Steering Control Arms
1.
Check that both steering control arms are properly linked, free of debris, and operating
freely.
2.
Swing the arms toward the operator seat, removing them from the neutral lock position.
3.
Slowly push both arms all the way forward, then all the way back.
a.
Arms should both move smoothly and easily, with no sticking, obstruction, or
uneven tension.
