Opera tion, Operation – Modern AG 20' Predator User Manual

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4. Level the cutter deck front to rear by adjusting the leveling rods linking the tongue to the rear axle.

DO nOt allow feet or other body part underneath the cutter when making adjustments. to adjust

rod length, loosen jamnut and screw turnbuckles. to lower the front, lengthen the rods and to raise

the front, shorten the rods. DO nOt unscrew turnbuckles to the point that either rod threaded ends

becomes disconnected which will cause the cutter to fall. Re-tighten jamnuts when deck is leveled.

5. ImPORtant: alternate adjustments between rods and adjust at equal lengths to maintain equal

tension. Improper adjustments may cause rods to snap or bend.

6. Place split collar assemblies on the center axle hydraulic cylinder rod to maintain a set cutting

height each time the cutter is raised and lowered.

7.2 Setting deck Pitch

to facilitate safe and efficient operation, the cutter should be operated with the deck approximately

3/4” LOWeR In tHe FROnt tHan tHe ReaR.

Operating the cutter at this pitch will allow the cutter

to cut the grass only once and requires less work

from the tractor. In addition, a more even distribution

of the clippings from the rear of the cutter will be

achieved with this deck pitch.

adjust the leveling rods linking the tongue to the

rear axle until the front of the cutter is at least 3/4”

lower in the front that than the rear. To lower the

front, lengthen the leveling rods and to raise the

front shorten the leveling rods. ImPORtant: adjust

the leveling rods the same amount and maintain equal tension in the rods. Improper adjustment

may cause rods to snap or bend. Retighten the jamnuts after the deck pitch has been set.

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Level the mower deck front to rear by adjusting the leveling rods linking the tongue to the rear axle.

DO NOT allow feet or other body part underneath the mower when making adjustments. To adjust rod

length, loosen jamnut and screw turnbuckles. To lower the front, lengthen the rods and to raise the

front, shorten the rods. DO NOT unscrew turnbuckles to the point that either rod threaded ends

becomes disconnected which will cause the mower to fall. Re-tighten jamnuts when deck is leveled.

IMPORTANT: Alternate adjustments between rods and adjust at equal lengths to maintain equal

tension. Improper adjustments may cause rods to snap or bend.

Place split collar assemblies on the center axle hydraulic cylinder rod to maintain a set cutting height

each time the mower is raised and lowered.

LEVELING WING SECTIONS WITH CENTER

rTo level the wing sections with the deck center,

adjust the leveling screw between the wing axle

and the center axle. To lower the wing, loosen the

jamnut and shorten the screw assembly, lengthen

the screw assembly to raise the wing. After wings

are leveled, retighten jamnuts to maintain settings.

7.2 Setting Deck Pitch

To facilitate safe and efficient operation, the mower

should be operated with the deck approximately

3/4” LOWER IN THE FRONT THAN THE REAR.
Operating the mower at this pitch will allow the

mower to cut the grass only once and requires less

work from the tractor. In addition, a more even

distribution of the clippings from the rear of the

mower will be achieved with this deck pitch.
Adjust the leveling rods linking the tongue to the

rear axle until the front of the mower is at least 3/4”

lower in the front that than the rear. To lower the

front, lengthen the leveling rods and to raise the

front shorten the leveling rods. IMPORTANT:

Adjust the leveling rods the same amount and

maintain equal tension in the rods. Improper adjustment may cause rods to snap or bend. Retighten the

jamnuts after the deck pitch has been set. OPS-R-0002