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XR700 2/28/22

To The Owner

To The Owner

Lastec Product Warranty

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Lastec Product Warranty

GOLF & TURF WARRANTY

Lastec (“warrantor”), with its place of  business at  8180  W.  10th 

Street,  Indianapolis,  IN  46214  warrants  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 warran-

tor and any optional equipment or accessories purchased at the 

same  time,  subject  to  the  exclusions  herein,  will  be  free  from

 

defects in material and workmanship attributable to warrantor so 

long  as  it  is  operated  and  maintained  in  accordance  with  the 

instructions provided by warrantor and purchaser has completed 

the  registration form or warrantor may choose to not honor any 

warranty claims. All urethane bushing hardware will be warranted 

for five (5) years from the date of purchase from Lastec.
* Applies to units with hour meters

90 Day Limited Warranty

Warrantor  agrees  to  replace  any  defective  wear  components 

including but not limited to seals, bearings, idlers with bearings, 

wheels/tires, bushings and blades for ninety (90) days from date 

of purchase. After ninety (90) days, all wear components are no 

longer covered under further warranty from warrantor. Component 

failure as a result of improper maintenance of wear items may not 

be  covered  under  warranty  at  the  warrantor’s  discretion.  After 

ninety (90) days, component failure as a result of loose hardware 

is no longer covered under further warranty from warrantor.
Warrantor agrees to warrant for a period of ninety (90) days from

 

date of purchase to any original purchaser who is a rental yard, 

lease-based business or temporary use facility that the equipment 

manufactured by warrantor and any optional equipment or acces-

sories  purchased  at  the  same  time  will  be  free  from  defects  in 

material and workmanship attributable to warrantor so long as it is 

operated and maintained in accordance with instructions provided 

by warrantor. After ninety (90) days, no further warranty will exist 

for rental yard, lease-based or temporary use businesses or facili-

ties.

Freight Allowance 

Freight allowance for warranty – Next Day Air freight covered by 

warrantor in “mower down” situations for first year of warranty not 

to include wear items as listed above in the (90) day limited war-

ranty. After the first year freight for warranty items would be limited 

to regular ground shipment at the discretion of the warrantor.

Warrantor’s Obligations as to Defects 

Warrantor’s  only  responsibility  shall  be  to  replace  any  covered 

defects  or  repairs  without  cost  to  purchaser.  Warrantor  may 

request that such part or unit be returned to Warrantor’s place of 

business. Purchaser will be responsible for transportation or ship-

ping  of  part  or  unit  to  the  distributor  and  such  part  must  be 

returned  to  distributor  within  fifteen  (15)  days  after  requested. 

Warrantor shall have a reasonable time within which to replace or 

repair defective part or unit. If warrantor determines that the part 

or unit is not defective under the terms of this warranty, then pur-

chaser shall be responsible for expenses incurred by warrantor in 

returning  part  or  unit  to  original  purchaser.  Warrantor  gives  no 

allowance  for  labor,  travel  time,  mileage  or  incidental  or  conse-

quential  damages.  Purchaser  must  submit  warranty  claims  to  a 

distributorship  authorized  by  Warrantor.  Warrantor’s  authorized 

distributors are responsible for all repairs and the processing of all 

warranty claims.

Warranty Parts Return 

Lastec reserves the right to have parts returned that have been 

submitted for warranty. The service 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 rejection of claim.

Limitations and Disclaimers of Other Warranties 

EXCEPT  FOR  THE  EXPRESS  WARRANTY  PROVISIONS 

STATED  ABOVE,  WARRANTOR  DISCLAIMS  ALL  WARRAN-

TIES,  EXPRESS  AND/OR  IMPLIED,  INCLUDING  WITHOUT 

LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABI-

LITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
No representation or other affirmation of fact by representatives of 

warrantor,  whether  verbal  or  in  writing,  including  photographs, 

brochures, samples, models, or other sales aids, shall constitute a 

warranty  or  other  basis  for  any  legal  action  against  warrantor. 

THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER, ANY PERSONS TO WHOM THIS 

EQUIPMENT IS TRANFERRED AND ANY INTENDED USER OR

 

BENEFICIARY  OF  THIS  EQUIPMENT  SHALL  NOT  BE  ENTI-

TLED TO RECOVER ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL 

DAMAGES FROM WARRANTOR FOR ANY REASON WHATSO-

EVER,  INCLUDING  WARRANTY  OR  DEFECT  IN  THE  PROD-

UCT.  Warrantor  does  not  warrant  that  its  equipment  meets  or 

complies with the requirements of a particular safety code or gov-

ernmental requirements.

Design Changes

Warrantor reserves the right to change the design of its products 

from time  to  time without  notice and without  obligation  to  make 

corresponding changes in its products previously manufactured. 

Rights of Purchasers

The validity and effect of this limited warranty as well as its inter-

pretation, operation and effect, shall be determined exclusively by 

the principles of law and equity of the State of Indiana. This limited 

warranty  gives  purchaser  specific  legal  rights.  Purchaser  may 

also have other rights, which may vary from State to State. Some 

States may not allow limitations as to duration of warranties so the 

above may not apply. 
This  contract  supersedes  all  prior  written  and  oral  agreements 

related to the purchase and is intended to be an integration of the 

entire agreement between the parties. All of the promises, warran-

ties,  guarantees  and  representations  made  by  warrantor  or  its 

representatives that are not specifically contained herein are not 

included in this warranty.

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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 com-

ponents is available upon request. Contact your Lastec dealer if 

you  have  questions  concerning warranties  on  these  component 

parts.

Summary of Contents for MXR700T

Page 1: ...WARNING Read and understand this manual before using this machine The Articulator Owner s Manual XR 700 series XR700T Manual number MXR700T This is the original language for this manual ...

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Page 3: ... 2 7 Maintenance Safety Rules 2 3 2 8 Storage Safety Rules 2 3 2 9 Hazard Identified Chart 2 3 SECTION 3 INITIAL SETUP 3 1 3 1 Assembly Instructions 3 1 3 2 Mounting The Articulator To The Tractor 3 1 3 3 Hose Spring Installation 3 2 3 4 PTO Shaft Range Verification 3 2 3 5 Gearbox 3 3 3 6 Mower Deck Leveling Adjustment 3 3 3 7 Height of Cut 3 4 3 8 Drive Belts 3 5 3 9 Deck Belts Tension 3 5 3 10 ...

Page 4: ...e Chart 5 4 Description and Purpose The XR700T pull behind finish mower includes a 132 width of cut from seven inde pendently flexing decks with up to 24 of total up down motion and 360 of float for supe rior cut quality in even the most challenging contours and valleys In addition the center decks include a pivot in the center capable of up to 3 of up down motion Built in the USA the XR700T pull ...

Page 5: ...not hesitate 1 3 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 Warranty registration can be done online through the Lastec web site at www lastec com See Figure 1 1 If you have difficulties accessing ...

Page 6: ...ce or repair defective part or unit If warrantor determines that the part or unit is not defective under the terms of this warranty then pur chaser shall be responsible for expenses incurred by warrantor in returning part or unit to original purchaser Warrantor gives no allowance for labor travel time mileage or incidental or conse quential damages Purchaser must submit warranty claims to a distri...

Page 7: ...store the deck This manual provides essential information and instruc tions which will help you enjoy years of dependable performance from the deck The designed and tested safety of the deck is dependent upon its operation within the parameters and limita tions explained in this manual Be familiar with and follow all safety rules in this manual as well as all safety rules for any related equipment...

Page 8: ...rom the drive unit engine area to avoid a fire hazard Verify that the deck is properly mounted set up adjusted and in good operating condition Always perform the pre operation equipment inspec tion and the appropriate maintenance schedule Sec tion 5 before operating the deck 2 6 Operation Safety Rules DANGER NEVER allow children to operate the deck NEVER allow children on or near the deck NEVER op...

Page 9: ... personal protection equipment such as eye hand head and ear protection when performing any service or maintenance to the drive unit or deck Keep the deck in good operating condition with all safety devices in place Check the blades frequently Verify that they are sharp free of nicks and cracks and securely fastened Periodically tighten all bolts nuts and screws Verify that all fasteners are prope...

Page 10: ...eck assembly See Fig 3 2 5 Connect all the hydraulic hoses to the hydraulic cylin ders and the tractor s implement lift valve See Fig 3 3 3 2 Mounting The Articulator To The Tractor DANGER Before attempting to mount the Articu lator to the tractor be sure the PTO is disengaged then engine is off the parking break set and the transmission is in neutral The Articulator can be mounted to most tractor...

Page 11: ...tor tire and the Articulator tow arm 3 3 Hose Spring Installation 1 Attach one of the provided tie wraps around the hoses that are connected from the deck to the traction unit 2 Attach one of the provided tie wraps to an elevated point on the traction unit 3 Assemble on end of the provided spring to the tie wrap located on the traction unit 4 Assemble the opposite end of the hose spring to the tie...

Page 12: ...haft or avoid this area when cutting 11 If installing a longer PTO shaft re check your maxi mum PTO shaft compression 3 5 Gearbox Check the oil level and condition in the gearbox The oil level should be 1 4 to 3 8 below the bottom edge of the side plug The gearbox should be approximately half full 28 ounces Add oil if low If the oil appears excessively contaminated change the oil Use SAE 80W 90 gr...

Page 13: ...assembly may be rearranged to accommodate the new tire See Fig 3 11 Additional or replacement spacers may be obtained from your Lastec dealer 3 7 Height of Cut DANGER Stop the tractor and disengage the PTO before attempting to set or adjust the mower deck height Never adjust the mower deck height with the trac tor running or the PTO engaged The Articulator can be set to various heights ranging fro...

Page 14: ... 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 drive belt tensioner system automatically tensions the dual drive belts No adjustments are necessary See Fig 8 1 Ensure the tensioner is properly lubricated and moves ...

Page 15: ... WARNING Do not inspect adjust or change the deck drive belts while the tractor is running Clean the entire deck including under the belt cov ers of all grease oil fuel grass or debris to pre vent fire or projectile hazards ALIGN THE FRONT THREE DECKS DECKS 1 2 AND 3 Align the decks so that the wheels are parallel to one another and aligned with the tractor tires Wheel misalign ment causes prematu...

Page 16: ...e any damaged dull or missing blades before operating the Articulator 5 Verify the torque value for the blade bolts is at 75 ft lbs Lastec also offers optional low lift blades and mulching blades for certain cutting applications Contact your Lastec distributor for further information about optional blades available 3 12 General 1 Verify that all warning decals are in place visible and legible 2 Ve...

Page 17: ...ards and safety devices are properly installed and secure Check that the discharge chute is clear of debris properly mounted and in good condition Inspect entire Articulator for loose or entangled parts debris obstructions or neglected tools Perform all safety set up and pre operation proce dures listed in your tractor manual Complete the appropriate maintenance checklist Sec tion 5 ...

Page 18: ...ORE attempting to operate the Articulator Always perform the preoperation equipment inspection before attempting to operate the Articu lator Always perform the appropriate maintenance schedule s before attempting to operate the Artic ulator Do not attempt to use it to cut extremely long grass or areas heavy with brush or debris Before operating the Articulator read and completely understand this m...

Page 19: ...ture and the likelihood of damage to the machine Thus while a higher ground speed is acceptable for wide open flat areas a slower ground speed is required for rough or con toured areas Always adhere to the tractor manufacturer s recommended ground speed range when operating the Articulator 4 5 Cutting In Reverse WARNING Always ensure the area behind the tractor is clear of people or obstacles befo...

Page 20: ... maintenance Verify that all warning labels and decals are prop erly installed visible and legible Remove debris from the top and bottom of the deck after each use CAUTION 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 condi tions a...

Page 21: ...d until all decks are securely supported 9 Ensure all decks are safely supported before beginning any maintenance on the mower 5 3 Every 8 Operating Hours Complete the Pre Operation Equipment Inspec tion Checklist Grease all grease zerks Verify all hardware is functional securely fastened and in good condition Grease all wheel hubs Grease the PTO shaft collar and both cross bear ings Inspect all b...

Page 22: ... during operation Check gearbox lube level and condition 5 7 Every 200 Operating Hours Change the gearbox oil 28 ounces SAE 80W 90 Grade gear oil 5 8 Every 500 Operating Hours Inspect all blade spindle bearings for wear or dam age Replace if needed Inspect and re pack all wheel bearings Replace if needed Inspect all component parts and wear points Repair or replace any worn damaged or missing part...

Page 23: ...orm the Appropriate Maintenance Procedures Listed In Your Tractor Manual Verify grass chutes cleared Clean lube retighten all guide wheels Lubricate the PTO Quick Disconnect Pin or Twist Sleeve Check deck alignment and belt tension Check drive belt alignment Inspect gearbox pivot stops wearpads and bushings Clean off any debris that has accumulated Inspect gearbox and seals fopr leaks Grease All B...

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