Modern AG 20' Predator - Manual (Page 29)

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oPERation
operating cutter Hydraulics with three tractor Hydraulic Ports
connect one hose into each hydraulic port. connect lines to correspond with position of hydraulic
control levers.
operating cutter Hydraulics with two tractor Hydraulic Ports
the lines that operate the wings must be plumbed together and will be controlled using one
hydraulic control valve and the center section with the remaining control valve. Ensure that the
operator is aware that each wing cannot be controlled independently nor will they raise and lower
simultaneously.
operating the cutter Hydraulics with a 3-Spool Hydraulic control Valve (Extra
Equipment)
ensure the valve matches the hydraulic operating system of the tractor (open or closed center). Refer
to the assembly Section for additional information on equipping the tractor with a 3-spool control
valve.
mount the valve bank to a tractor fender or other accessible location. Connect valve bank inlet
and outlet lines to outlets of the same tractor hydraulic port. connect the cutter hydraulics to the
control valve bank with the center section line to the right port. Connect the wing cylinder lines to
the control valve positioned to correspond with the left and right wing.
to activate the 3-spool hydraulic control valve, tie the tractor’s hydraulic control lever back to keep
hydraulic oil continuously fed to the valve bank.
OPERATION
FL15M 02/07 Operation Section 4-12
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OPERA
TION
Operating Mower Hydraulics with Three Tractor Hydraulic Ports
Connect one hose into each hydraulic port. Connect lines to correspond with position of hydraulic control
levers.
Operating Mower Hydraulics with Two Tractor Hydraulic Ports
The lines that operate the wings must be plumbed together and will be controlled using one hydraulic control
valve and the center section with the remaining control valve. Ensure that the operator is aware that each wing
cannot be controlled independently nor will they raise and lower simultaneously.
Operating the Mower Hydraulics with a 3-Spool Hydraulic Control Valve (Extra Equipment)
Ensure the valve matches the hydraulic operating system of the tractor (open or closed center). Refer to the
Assembly Section for additional information on equipping the tractor with a 3-spool control valve.
Mount the valve bank to a tractor fender or other accessible location. Connect valve bank inlet and outlet lines
to outlets of the same tractor hydraulic port. Connect the mower hydraulics to the control valve bank with the
center section line to the right port. Connect the wing cylinder lines to the control valve positioned to
correspond with the left and right wing.
To activate the 3-spool hydraulic control valve, tie the tractor’s hydraulic control lever back to keep hydraulic oil
continuously fed to the valve bank.