Initial Set-Up
Blades
Initial Set-Up
8/18/20
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the all the demands, leading to premature wear and reduced perfor-
mance.
2.
Ensure each idler pulley tensioning spring is properly installed and not loose, detached,
or fatigued.
3.
Replace all covers and hardware.
3.13 Blades
Do not inspect, adjust, change, or perform any other maintenance to
the blades while the engine is running.
Turn off the blades, turn off the engine, remove the key, and set the
parking brake before attempting to inspect, adjust, change, or perform
any other maintenance to the blades.
Keep all personnel clear of all controls while inspecting, adjusting,
changing, or performing maintenance to the blades.
The Lastec Mower utilizes high-lift blades.
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
.
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.
Lastec also offers low-lift blades and mulching blades for certain mowing applications.
Contact your Lastec Mower dealer for further information about optional blades available.
3.14 Operator Seat
1.
Ensure the operator seat pan is properly latched and operator seat is secure.
2.
Ensure the seatbelt is secure and operable.
