Modern Predator - Page 52

52 20’ Predator
When you get to the end of a pass, slightly raise the cutter (2-4”) before turning. Never raise the
cutter entirely while the blades are turning. If the cutter must be raised higher than 12” from ground
level, disengage the tractor PTO and wait for all cutter rotation to come to a complete stop before
proceeding to raise the cutter. NEVER raise the cutter wings while the blades are turning.
When turning, the angle between the tractor and cutter should not be so great that a clattering of
the U-joints occurs. Sharp turns can cause premature failure of the joints and place pressure
on the tractor PTO shaft and could cause extensive mechanical damage to the cutter and tractor.
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driveline to be angled safely up to 80 degrees with no damage to the cutter or driveline.
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creates a potentially serious hazard and could cause serious injury or even death
from objects thrown from the Blades.
Stay alert and watch for trees, low hanging limbs, power lines, and other overhead obstacles and
solid ground objects while you are operating. Use care to avoid hitting these items.
When mowing across uneven areas such as road shoulders, ditch edges, and other uneven terrain,
position cutter so that one support wheel is near the highest point to prevent blades from cutting
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at a height or position which may cause the blades to contact the ground. Cutting into the berm or
edge of the ditch will cause abnormal and accelerated blade wear and possible blade component
failure.
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