Modern AG 15' Predator - Omni - Manual (Page 8)

8 - 15’ Predatorrr
or damaged replace them immediately. Do not operate the implement until the blades have
been replaced and the implement operates smoothly. Operating the implement with excessive
vibration can result in component failure and broken objects to be thrown outward at very high
velocities. to reduce the possibility of property damage, serious injury, or even death, never
allow the implement to be operated with blades missing.
• Do not operate this equipment with hydraulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil and fuel are explosive and
their presence could present a hazard. Do not check for leaks with your hand! High-pressure oil
streams from breaks in the line could penetrate the skin and cause tissue damage.
- to check for a hose leak, SHut the tractor enGIne OFF and remove all hydraulic pressure. Wear
oil impenetrable gloves, safety glasses and use cardboard to check for evidence of oil leaks.
- If you suspect a leak, RemOVe the HOSe and have it tested at a Dealer. If oil does penetrate
the skin, have the injury treated immediately by a physician knowledgeable and skilled in this
procedure. Always read carefully and comply fully with the manufacturer’s instructions when
handling oil, solvents, cleansers, and any other chemical agent.
• mow at the speed that you can safely operate and control the tractor and implement. Safe
mowing speed depends on terrain condition and grass type, density, and height of cut. normal
ground speed range is from 2 to 5 mph. use slow mowing speeds when operating on or near
steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power lines, or when debris and foreign
objects are to be avoided.
• avoid mowing in reverse direction when possible. Check to make sure there are no persons
behind the implement and use extreme care when mowing in reverse. mow only at a slow
ground speed where you can safely operate and control the tractor and implement. Never mow
an area that you have not inspected and removed debris or foreign material.
• the implement is designed for certain mowing applications and is rated to cut up to a specific
size vegetation (see implement Standard equipment and Specifications on page 18). DO nOt
use this implement to cut vegetation above the implement’s rated capacity or to cut any type of
non-vegetative material. Only operate this implement on a properly sized and equipped tractor.
Operating this implement in an application for which it is not designed and/or operating the
implement with the wrong size tractor can cause implement component damage and equipment
failure resulting in possible serious injury or death.
• Do not operate or pull the implement into standing water. When uplift or fan type implement
blades contact water they can be severely deflected downward causing possible failure of blade
resulting in serious boldly injury to the operator or bystanders.
• Do not mow with two machines in the same area except with cab tractors with the windows
closed.
• Do not attempt to raise or lower the implement wing unless the implement tongue is securely
attached to the tractor drawbar. the implement could tip over and cause equipment damage
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