Modern AG 10' Predator - Manual (Page 26)

26 - 10' Predatorrr
opeRATIon secTIon
connecTInG THe cutter To THe TRAcToR
use extreme caution when connecting the cutter to the tractor. the cutter should
be securely resting at ground level or setting on blocks. Keep hands and feet from
under the cutter deck and clear of pinch points between the tractor hitch arms and
cutter pins.
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.
connecting cutter-Lift Type
1. make sure the tractor is equipped with the
correct PtO shaft. Change shafts if needed.
2. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to
avoid interference when raising and lowering
the cutter.
3. Board the tractor and start the engine.
Position the tractor to the cutter with the
3-point lift
arms positioned at the same height and to
the outside of the cutter hitch pins.
4. turn off the tractor engine and dismount.
5. One lift arm at a time, align arm end hole with the a frame lift pins. mount lift arms on lift pin
and retaining pin into hitch pin.
6. Walk around to opposite side and repeat procedure for remaining lift arm and hitch pin.
7. extend or retract 3-point top link to align its end hole with the holes of the cutter’s top link.
Insert the top link hitch pin and insert retaining pin into hitch pin.
8. adjust any lower link check chains, guide blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the cutter
from swaying side to side and possible contact with tractor rear tires.
NOTE: Set the 3-point lift control to “Position Control” so that the lift arms maintain a constant height when
attaching the cutter. See the tractor Operator’s Manual for correct settings when attaching 3-point equipment
sAFeTy cHAIns
When towing implements on a public roadway, use a safety chain with tensile strength equal to or
greater than the gross weight of the unit being towed. this will control the implement in the event
the hitch pin is lost during transport.
after the ends of the safety chain are attached to the implement and the tractor, make a trial run by
driving the tractor to the right and to the left.
OPERATION
FL15M 02/07 Operation Section 4-9
© 2007 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
TION
4.1 Boarding the Tractor
Use both hands and equipped handrails and steps for support when boarding the tractor. Never use control
levers for support when mounting the tractor. Seat yourself in the operator’s seat and secure the seat belt
around you.
Never allow passengers to ride on the tractor or attached equipment. Riders can easily fall off and be
seriously injured or killed from falling off and being ran over. It is the operator’s responsibility to forbid all extra
riders at all times. OPS-U- 0008
Never allow children to operate, ride on, or come close to the Tractor or
Implement. Usually, 16-17 year-old children who are mature and
responsible can operate the implement with adult supervision, if they
have read and understand the Operator’s Manuals, been trained in proper operation of the
tractor and Implement, and are physically large enough to reach and operate the controls
easily.
(SG-11)
Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement.
Falling off can result in serious injury or death.
(SG-10)
4.2 Dismounting the Tractor
Before dismounting, park the tractor and implement on a reasonably level surface, apply the parking brake,
idle the engine down, disengage the PTO, and lower the implement to the ground. Shut down the tractor
engine according to the operator’s manual, remove the key, and wait for all motion to completely stop. Never
leave the seat until the tractor, its engine and all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
Use hand rails and steps when exiting the tractor. Be careful of your step and use extra caution when mud,
ice, snow or other matter has accumulated on the steps or hand rails. Use all handrails and steps for support
and never rush or jump off the tractor. OPS-U- 0009
BEFORE leaving the tractor seat, always engage the brake and/or set
the tractor transmission in parking gear, disengage the PTO, stop the
engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Place the
tractor shift lever into a low range or parking gear to prevent the tractor from rolling. Never
dismount a Tractor that is moving or while the engine is running. Operate the Tractor
controls from the tractor seat only.
(SG-9)
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