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- Page 1 The Articulator Owner's Manual XR700 series XR700 Manual number: MXR700 WARNING! Read and understand this manual before using this machine.
- Page 2 Do not idle the engine except as necessary. For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov. © Lastec, 2019 Printed in the United States of America, all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form by any photographic, electronic, mechanical or other means or used in...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 1 TO THE OWNER Read This Manual BEFORE Operating The Articulator .......1-2 Product Registration ................1-2 Warranty Registration ................1-2 If You Need To Order Parts ..............1-3 Servicing The Articulator ...............1-3 Lastec Product Warranty ................1-4 Component Manufacturers’ Warranties ..........1-6... - Page 4 Every 8 Operating Hours................5-4 First 8 Hours ...................5-5 First 50 Hours ..................5-5 Every 50 Operating Hours..............5-5 Every 200 Operating Hours..............5-6 Every 500 Operating Hours..............5-6 5.10 Annual ....................5-6 5.11 Articulator Specifications, XR700 ............5-7 5.12 Articulator Maintenance Chart, XR700/XR700T ........5-8 XR700 6/24/19 Table of Contents...
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Page 5: To The Owner
To The Owner SECTION 1 TO THE OWNER To The Owner XR700/062419... -
Page 6: Read This Manual Before Operating The Articulator
Please do not hesitate! Warranty Registration Complete the following Lastec Warranty Registration Form and return to Lastec within 15 days of the purchase of the Articulator. This will aid you, Lastec, and Lastec distributor in warranting and servicing of your Articulator. XR700 062419... -
Page 7: If You Need To Order Parts
If You Need To Order Parts Warranty registration can be done online through the Lastec website at www.lastec.com. (See Fig- ure 1-1.) If you have difficulties accessing or filling out your registration form, your Lastec repre- sentative can assist you. -
Page 8: Lastec Product Warranty
Lastec Product Warranty GOLF & TURF WARRANTY Lastec (“warrantor”), with its place of business at 8180 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46214 war- rants as stated herein to the original purchaser (“purchaser”) for two (2) years or 2000 hours* of equipment use, whichever comes first, on parts and one (1) year of labor for equipment use from the date of purchase from Lastec (“warrantor”), that the equipment manufactured by warrantor and... - Page 9 Warranty Parts Return Lastec reserves the right to have parts returned that have been submitted for warranty. The ser- vice department will issue an RMA number. The part must be returned within 30 days of the requested return date. Parts not returned within 30 days of the RMA issue date will result in rejec- tion of claim.
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Page 10: Component Manufacturers' Warranties
To The Owner Component Manufacturers’ Warranties Component Manufacturers’ Warranties Some of the component parts of your Articulator are warranted by their respective manufacturers. These parts include: Superior Gearbox Bondioli PTO Shaft The complete manufacturers’ warranty information for these components is available upon request. -
Page 11: Safety Information
Safety Information SECTION 2 SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Information XR700/062419... -
Page 12: Warning Symbols
Safety Information Warning Symbols Warning Symbols Following is a legend describing the warning symbols utilized throughout this manual, and the potential types of hazards which they indicate: DANGER! This symbol indicates a potential serious or fatal injury hazard. Failing to properly ... - Page 13 Safety Information Safety Decals and Symbols Caution! Rotating Blades! Keep Hands and Feet Away from Blades! Keep Covers Locked Down Pinch Point! Read the Manual! Remove the Key! Rotating Parts! Rotating Shaft! Stay Away! Thrown Objects! Safety Information XR700 062419...
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Page 14: About This Manual
The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing, but the deck may vary slightly due to ongoing engineering changes. Lastec reserves the right to implement engineering and design changes to the deck as may be necessary without prior notification. -
Page 15: Safety Guards And Covers
Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of all Lastec products. Unfor- tunately, our extensive efforts to provide safe equipment can be negated by a single care- less act of an operator. -
Page 16: Preoperational Safety Rules
Safety Information Preoperational Safety Rules Preoperational Safety Rules DANGER! NEVER allow children to operate the deck! NEVER allow children on or near the deck! NEVER operate the deck when children are present. ALWAYS clear area of all personnel before operating the deck! ... -
Page 17: Operational Safety Rules
Safety Information Operational Safety Rules Operational Safety Rules DANGER! NEVER allow children to operate the deck! NEVER allow children on or near the deck! NEVER operate the deck when children are present. ALWAYS clear area of all personnel before operating the deck! ... - Page 18 Safety Information Operational Safety Rules Never operate the deck without the grass chute or mulching plate installed and secure. Never operate the deck unless all covers, shields, and safety devices are installed and secure. Never permit any person other than the operator to ride or board the drive unit or ...
- Page 19 Safety Information Operational Safety Rules Stay well clear of any and all moving parts. Keep hands and feet away from the blades at all times during operation. Take all possible precautions when leaving the drive unit and deck unattended: dis- ...
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Page 20: Maintenance Safety Rules
Safety Information Maintenance Safety Rules Maintenance Safety Rules DANGER! ALWAYS disengage the blades, turn off the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the key before performing any service to, maintenance on, or adjustments to the deck! NEVER allow children on or around the deck! ... -
Page 21: Storage Safety Rules
Safety Information Storage Safety Rules Storage Safety Rules DANGER! NEVER allow the extended running of any engine indoors! Exhaust gasses contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison! NEVER allow children on or around the deck! Never store the deck in any area accessible by children. ... -
Page 22: Hazard Identified Chart
Safety Information Hazard Identified Chart Hazard Identified Chart Hazard Identified Risk Source Control Measure Operator injury Inexperience Complete Owner’s Manual supplied covering all aspects of operating the unit. Various warning decals strategically placed on the unit. Danger of entanglement Moving parts, especially if using a Warning decals stating guards must be in PTO. -
Page 23: Initial Set-Up
Initial Set-Up SECTION 3 INITIAL SET-UP Initial Set-Up XR700/062419... -
Page 24: Assembly Instructions
Lift Pin Split Lock Washer 2. Install the lift pins into the Articulator pull arms. The pins locate to the outside of the arms, with the 7/8” split lock washers and 7/8-14 hex nuts to the inside of the arms. -
Page 25: Mounting The Articulator To The Tractor
Remove the key from the ignition. 3. Mount the Articulator pull arms to the lower arms of the 3-point hitch. Slide the Articulator lift pins into the ball swivels on the three-point hitch arms. Secure with lynch pins. - Page 26 These prevent the outer guard from turning with the PTO shaft for safety purposes. 8. Turn the Articulator as far as it will go in each direction, and measure the distance between the rear tractor tire and the Articulator. Adjust the pull bar stops (located on the front dual wheel legs) to allow a minimum 2”...
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Page 27: Hose Spring Installation
Articulator is headed down an opposing mound, at the point where the PTO shaft will span the valley of the two mounds with the tractor and Articulator at their closest point. This should represent your maximum PTO shaft compression. -
Page 28: Gearbox
Add oil if low. If the oil appears excessively contaminated, change the oil. Use SAE 80W-90 grade gear oil. Inspect the entire area around and under the gearbox for any oil leakage. If a leak is dis- covered, repair it and refill the gearbox before operating the Articulator. XR700 062419 Initial Set-Up... -
Page 29: Mower Deck Leveling Adjustment
Initial Set-Up Mower Deck Leveling Adjustment Mower Deck Leveling Adjustment The 721XR Articulator mowing decks come leveled from the Lastec factory. Should deck leveling be necessary due to shipping, usage, or maintenance, the following procedure can re-level the decks as needed. - Page 30 Spacers on the wheel yoke assembly may be rearranged to accommodate the new tire. See Section 5 Wheels of the 721XR Parts Manual for the correct spacer for the yoke of the new tire. Additional or replacement spacers may be obtained from your Lastec dealer. 721_054...
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Page 31: Mower Deck Height Adjustment
Never adjust the mower deck height with the tractor running or the PTO engaged. The Model 721/521XR Articulator can be set to various heights ranging from 1" to 4 3/4". Change the mower deck height at all the wheel locations by moving the wheel spacers from above to below each wheel yoke collar on each wheel yoke shaft. -
Page 32: Deck Drive Belts
Check all belt tension adjustment hardware after the first 8 hours of operation. The overall life of the Articulator drive and deck belts is most greatly affected by the atten- tion given them within their initial 8 hours of use than at any other time. Properly adjusted, the belts can perform over 1000 hours of service. -
Page 33: Deck Belts And Alignment
Check all belt tension adjustment hardware after the first 8 hours of operation. Again, the overall life of the Articulator drive and deck belts is more greatly affected by the attention given them within their initial 8 hours of use than at any other time. Properly adjusted, the belts can perform over 1000 hours of service. - Page 34 6. Tighten all slide bar jam nuts. 7. Clean each entire deck area (under the belt covers) of all excess grease, oil, fuel, grass, or debris before operating the Articulator. This will help prevent damage to the equipment, fire hazard, and projectile hazards.
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Page 35: Blades
Ensure the lift fins are oriented to the top of the blades. Verify that the mount bolts are secure, the blades are sharp, and free of any nicks, cracks, or bends. Always replace any damaged, dull, or missing blades before operating the Articulator. The Rec- ommended torque value for the blade bolts is 75 ft/lbs. -
Page 36: Gauge Wheels
Check that the discharge chute is clear of debris, properly mounted, and in good condi- tion. Inspect entire Articulator for loose or entangled parts, debris, obstructions, neglected tools, or any other possible safety hazards, equipment hazards or projectile hazards. 3-14... -
Page 37: Pre-Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist
Pre-Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist 3.13 Pre-Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist Perform the following equipment inspection prior to each operation of the Articulator. With the tractor and Articulator parked on level ground, verify that the Articulator is properly mounted to the tractor and secure. -
Page 39: Operating Procedures
Operating Procedures SECTION 4 OPERATING PROCEDURES Operating Procedures XR700/062419... -
Page 40: Transporting The Articulator
When properly operated, the hydraulic lift unit enables remote folding and safe transpor- tation of the Articulator. As with all industrial equipment, improper operation of the hydrau- lic lift unit may result in damage to equipment, serious personal injury, or fatal injury. - Page 41 6. Secure the safety cables. 7. The Articulator is now ready for transport. 8. Upon arriving at the work area, activate the hydraulics, lowering the Articulator. Lower the decks until the hydraulic cylinders are fully extended on the wing decks and retracted on the main frame.
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Page 42: Preparation For Cutting
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. - Page 43 9. If the Articulator appears to be operating correctly, slowly increase the tractor engine speed until the PTO shaft is operating at the tractor manufacturer's recommended operat- ing RPM. IMPORTANT! For best results the Articulator should run as close to 540 RPM as possible without exceeding it.
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Page 44: Recommended Blades
Operating Procedures Recommended Blades Recommended Blades Ultra Low Blade (Part No. 063265) Use Ultra Low Lift Blade when the conditions are dry and in sandy soil areas. When con- ditions like this are evident, lift created by the cutter blades can be reduced, decreasing the abrasion wear to the cutter blades and deck caused by sand. -
Page 45: Ground Speed
If you are not familiar with backing techniques, practice in an open area to develop the required skills before operating the Articulator. When backing up with the articulator, with the blades on or off, you must carefully watch the area around the articulator for obstacles, people, pets and anything that the machine could come into contact with. -
Page 46: Cutting Extreme Contours
The basic rule of thumb to use when judging the ability of the Articulator to handle a con- toured area is to cut the area with a 21" push mower set at the same height as the Articu- lator. -
Page 47: Maintenance
Maintenance SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE Maintenance XR700/062419... -
Page 48: Maintenance Safety Rules
Always perform the appropriate maintenance checklists at the proper time interval. Failure to perform the appropriate maintenance checklists at the proper time interval will cause damage to the Articulator, unsafe operating conditions, and substandard performance. Warranty issues are dependent on proper maintenance. ... -
Page 49: Torque Values
Maintenance Torque Values Along with completing the Pre-Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist each time you operate the Articulator, complete the following Maintenance Checklists at the indicated time intervals. Torque Values Below is a table of suggested torque values for this unit. Please use these torque values on this unit unless otherwise specified. -
Page 50: Mower Deck Leveling Adjustment
Mower Deck Leveling Adjustment Mower Deck Leveling Adjustment The mowing decks come leveled from the Lastec factory. Should the decks require reset- ting during the course of maintenance, an eccentric cam in the ball joint of the deck pivot assemblies can be adjusted to level the decks. -
Page 51: First 8 Hours
Lubricate all joints and moving parts which are not equipped with grease fittings. (Recommend the use a nickel-based anti-seize for these areas). Inspect entire Articulator for loose or entangled parts, debris, obstructions, mis- placed tools, or any other possible safety hazards, equipment hazards or projectile hazards. -
Page 52: Every 200 Operating Hours
For your convenience, Lastec has developed a complete Rebuild Kit for your Articluator. The XR700 kit number is 040220. Although this kit is optional, Lastec recommends the installation of this kit as an annual maintenance program. If installing the 040220 Model XR700 Deck Drive Rebuild kit complete the 8, 50, 200 and 500 Hour Maintenance Checklists. -
Page 53: Articulator Specifications, Xr700
Maintenance Articulator Specifications, XR700 5.11 Articulator Specifications, XR700 Mower Deck Cutting Width 11’ 0” XR700/XR700T Only 7’ 6” 521XR Only Mower Deck Configura- (7) 21” Articulating Mower Decks tion XR700/XR700T Only Mower Deck Configura- (5) 21” Articulating Mower Decks 521XR Only... -
Page 54: Articulator Maintenance Chart, Xr700/Xr700T
Maintenance Articulator Maintenance Chart, XR700/XR700T 5.12 Articulator Maintenance Chart, XR700/XR700T XR700 062419 Maintenance...
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