Modern Predator - Page 28

28 20’ Predator
Connecting the Cutter Tongue to the Tractor
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PTO shaft and the drawbar is set at the correct
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to the height of the tractor drawbar. Adjust the
cutter tongue to be level and parallel with the
tractor drawbar using the control rod connecting
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tractor to the cutter aligning the drawbar hitch
hole with the cutter tongue clevis. Turn off the
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positioned under top lip of tongue clevis and to
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between the bottom of drawbar and bottom lip
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grade 5 or 8 bolt through clevis and drawbar
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the cutter to the tractor with a pin not having a
nut.
5. Securely attach the cutter safety chain to the
tractor drawbar or drawbar support frame.
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Safety Tow Chain
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gross weight of the cutter must be connected between the tractor and cutter. This will help control the
implement in the event the tongue becomes disconnected from the drawbar. After connecting both ends
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Connecting Cutter Hydraulic Lines to the Tractor
With the tractor shut down and secured in position, relieve hydraulic pressure from the tractor by moving the
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Never leave a disconnected hose end open and cap the tractor hydraulic outlet ports when not in use.
If the tractor ports or cutter hydraulic hose ends become contaminated, wipe clean with a rag before
connecting.
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