Modern AG 20' Predator - Manual (Page 11)

20’ Predatorrr - 11
• Do not operate this equipment in areas where insects such as bees may attack you and/or
cause you to lose control of the equipment. If you must enter in such areas, use a tractor with
an enclosed cab and close the windows to prevent insects from entering. If a tractor cab is not
available, wear suitable clothing including head, face, and hand protection to shield you from the
insects. attacking insects can cause you to lose control of the tractor, which can result in serious
injury or death to you or bystanders. never dismount a moving tractor.
connecting or disconnecting implement Safety
• always shut the tractor completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the parking
brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the implement and tractor
hitches.
• DO nOt use a PtO adapter to attach a non-matching implement driveline to a tractor PtO.
use of an adapter can double the operating speed of the implement resulting in excessive
vibration, thrown objects, and blade and implement failure. adapter use will also change the
working length of the driveline exposing unshielded driveline areas. Serious bodily injury and/
or equipment failure can result from using a PtO adapter. Consult an authorized dealer for
assistance if the implement driveline does not match the tractor PTO.
• When attaching the implement input driveline to the tractor PtO, it is important that the
connecting yoke spring activated locking collar slides freely and the locking balls are seated
securely in the groove on the tractor PTO shaft. A driveline not attached correctly to the tractor
PtO shaft could come loose and result in personal injury and damage to the implement.
• Before operating the implement, check to make sure the implement input driveline will not
bottom out or become disengaged. Bottoming out occurs when the inner shaft penetrates the
outer housing until the assembly becomes solid-it can shorten no more. Bottoming out can
cause serious damage to the tractor PtO by pushing the PtO into the tractor and through the
support bearings or downward onto the PtO shaft, breaking it off. a broken drive line can cause
personal injury.
• On a fully-assembled unit, do not remove the Wing Retaining Strap until hoses are attached to
the tractor and the Wing Cylinders are filled with oil. Lower the wings slowly and carefully. Keep
bystanders away during operations.
• never unhitch without using the tongue Jack. the tongue is very heavy. attempting to lift the
tongue without using the tongue Jack could cause strains or other injury. allowing the tongue
to fall suddenly and unexpectedly could result in crushing injury. use the tongue Jack for lifting
the implement only. Overloading the tongue Jack can cause failure with possible serious bodily
injury or even death.
SafEty SEction