Operating Procedures
Motion Control
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Operating Procedures
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Motion Control
Clear the entire area of all non-essential personnel before operating
your Lastec Mower.
Verify that all safety covers are in place and secure before operating
your Lastec Mower.
Wear the seat belt, ear, and eye protection during operation.
Your Lastec Mower is equipped with a dedicated hydrostatic pumps for each rear drive
wheel. These pumps are controlled separately with each of the steering control levers
(located to the left and right of the operator seat).
Pushing a steering control lever forward activates the hydrostatic pump on the corre-
sponding side, turning the drive wheel in the corresponding direction.
The steering control levers also govern the ground speed of your Lastec Mower. The far-
ther from the neutral position the lever is pushed or pulled, the faster the corresponding
drive wheel turns.
Ground speed
Maximum ground speed is intended for transport to and from the work
site only, and should not be attempted during any cutting operation.
Reduced ground speed is required when operating on severe con-
tours, when cutting excessively tall, wet, or thick grass, or when travel-
ing up or down large or steep hills.
Changing direction at high ground speed, whether cutting or transporting, can cause
damage to the turf, especially in wet conditions. Direction changes should be made by
slowing to a near or complete stop (returning the control levers to neutral position), and
slowly changing the control levers positions to begin travel in the desired direction. This
prevents turf damage, as well as prolonging equipment life and promoting safer operation
of your Lastec Mower.
