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

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oPERation

transporting on Public Roadways

extreme caution should be used when transporting the tractor and cutter on public roadways.

the tractor must be equipped with all required safety warning features including a SmV emblem

and flashing warning lights to alert drivers of the tractor’s presence. Remember that roadways are

primarily designed for automotive drivers and most drivers will not be looking out for you, therefore,

you must look out for them. Check your side view mirrors frequently and remember that vehicles

will approach quickly because of the tractor’s slower speed. Be extremely cautious when the piece

of equipment that you are towing is wider than the tractor tire width and/or extends beyond your

lane of the road.

make sure that a proper size safety tow chain is secured between the tractor and cutter before

entering a public road. Secure the center section at a safe transport height by placing additional

stroke control spacers on the center axle cylinder and then lower the cutter. Secure the cutter wings

in the raised position with the transport lock braces.

Only tow the Implement behind a properly sized and equipped tractor which exceeds

the weight of the Implement by at least 20%. DO nOt tow the Implement behind

a truck or other type of vehicle. never tow the Implement and another Implement

connected in tandem. never tow the Implement at speeds over 20 mPH. (StI-6)

never allow children or other persons to ride on the tractor or Implement. Falling off

can result in serious injury or death.

make certain that the “Slow moving Vehicle” (SmV)

sign is installed in such a way as to be clearly visible

and legible. When transporting the equipment use

the tractor flashing warning lights and follow all

local traffic regulations.

the SmV (Slow-moving Vehicle) emblem is universal

symbol used to alert drivers of the presence of

equipment traveling on roadways at a slow speed.

SmV signs are a triangular bright orange with

reflective red trim for both easy day and night

visibility. make sure the SmV sign is clean and visible from the rear of the unit before transporting

the tractor and implement on a public roadway. Replace the SmV emblem if faded, damaged, or no

longer reflective.

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14.2 Transporting on Public Roadways

Extreme caution should be used when transporting the tractor and mower on public roadways. The tractor

must be equipped with all required safety warning features including a SMV emblem and flashing warning

lights to alert drivers of the tractor’s presence. Remember that roadways are primarily designed for

automotive drivers and most drivers will not be looking out for you, therefore, you must look out for them.

Check your side view mirrors frequently and remember that vehicles will approach quickly because of the

tractor’s slower speed. Be extremely cautious when the piece of equipment that you are towing is wider than

the tractor tire width and/or extends beyond your lane of the road.
Make sure that a proper size safety tow chain is secured between the tractor and mower before entering a

public road. Secure the center section at a safe transport height by placing additional stroke control spacers

on the center axle cylinder and then lower the mower. Secure the mower wings in the raised position with the

transport lock braces. OPS-R-0036

Only tow the Implement behind a properly sized and equipped Tractor

which exceeds the weight of the Implement by at least 20%. DO NOT

tow the Implement behind a truck or other type of vehicle. Never tow the

Implement and another Implement connected in tandem. Never tow the Implement at

speeds over 20 MPH.

(STI-6)

Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement.

Falling off can result in serious injury or death.

(SG-10)

Make certain that the “Slow Moving Vehicle” (SMV) sign is installed in

such a way as to be clearly visible and legible. When transporting the

Equipment use the Tractor flashing warning lights and follow all local

traffic regulations.

(SG-6)

The SMV (Slow-Moving Vehicle) emblem is

universal symbol used to alert drivers of the

presence of equipment traveling on roadways at a

slow speed. SMV signs are a triangular bright

orange with reflective red trim for both easy day and

night visibility. Make sure the SMV sign is clean and

visible from the rear of the unit before transporting

the tractor and implement on a public roadway.

Replace the SMV emblem if faded, damaged, or no

longer reflective. OPS-U- 0020