Initial Set-Up
Deck Drive Belts
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Lastec//021819
Initial Set-Up
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Deck Drive Belts
WARNING!
NEVER inspect, adjust, or change the deck drive belts while the tractor is running.
Always clean the entire deck (including under the belt covers) of all grease, oil, fuel,
grass or debris to prevent fire or projectile hazards.
CAUTION!
When cutting with new belts, do not over-power the Articulator within the first few
hours of operation. Listen for excessive belt slippage.
Check belt tension after 2
hours of operation. 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. Improperly adjusted, they can fail within
a few hours. Be aware that over 50% of the total belt stretch will occur within the first few
hours of use.
The deck drive belts are located between the gearbox and the center mower deck, under
the center deck belt cover. To access the belts, remove the hardware and lift the cover
from the deck.
The spring-loaded idler automatically tensions the belts.
Check the belts for visible wear or damage. If either belt appears excessively worn, dam-
aged, cracked, weathered, or otherwise appears to pose an unsuitable or unsafe operat-
ing condition, replace the belt.
Check the belts for proper tension. If the idler arm pivots to its maximum stroke without
adequately tightening the belts, you need to replace the belts. If the belts you are check-
ing are new, and the idler tensioner goes to its maximum or maximum stroke without ade-
quately tightening the belts, it is likely you are have installed the wrong size belts. Contact
your Lastec distributor for the proper belt lengths for your Articulator.
Warning
Caution
Summary of Contents for 100EFNH
Page 1: ...Lastec Mower 100EFNH Owner s Manual Manual Part Man 100EFNH...
Page 5: ...Lastec 021819 1 1 1 SECTION 1 TO THE OWNER...
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Page 13: ...Safety Information Safety Information Lastec 021819 2 1 2 SECTION 2 SAFETY INFORMATION...
Page 25: ...Initial Set Up Initial Set Up Lastec 021819 3 1 3 SECTION 3 INITIAL SET UP...
Page 38: ...Lastec 021819 4 1 4 SECTION 4 OPERATING PROCEDURES...
Page 46: ...Operating Procedures Anti Scalp Wheel Adjustment 4 4 9 Lastec 021819 Operating Procedures...
Page 47: ...Maintenance Maintenance Lastec 021819 5 1 5 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE...
