OPERATING YOUR NEW CUTTER (Cont)
INTENDED USE
This is not a lawn mower. The Predator is designed for cutting overgrown brush, weeds, and other types of organic growth. This unit is capable of clearing small saplings of 1- 1/2” in diameter or less.
PROPULSION
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Under most conditions cutting should be done in a low gear (1st or 2nd). Upper gears should be used for conditions where weeds and brush are thinned out or not as tall. In confined areas the machine can be pushed forwards or backwards by releasing the “GROUND CONTROL” bail, placing the transaxle in neutral, and pushing the machine.
TRAVEL SPEED can be varied by choosing a higher or lower gear using the gearshift lever at the rear of the machine or by changing the engine speed with the engine throttle. Do not adjust speed with blades engaged. To shift the cutter into reverse, release “GROUND CONTROL” bail, disengage blade, and rotate the shift lever to the left. When the lever stops lift up and continue to turn it to the left until it stops again. Blade will not engage while cutter is in the “reverse” gear.
BLADE ENGAGE
An “OPERATOR PRESENCE” bail and a “BLADE ENGAGE” lever control engaging the Predator’s blade. Both devices must be activated before the blade will work. Releasing the “OPERATOR PRESENCE” bail will disengage both the blade and the “BLADE ENGAGE” lever.
STARTING THE ENGINE
•See engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type and amount of oil and fuel used. Engine must be level to accurately check and fill oil.
•Make sure unit is level, blades disengaged, and transaxle in “NEUTRAL”.
•Check spark plug wire, oil, and fuel.
•Turn key switch to the “ON” position.
•Set engine idle to the “CHOKE” position.
•With feet clear of cutter deck, pull engine coil rope. Do not pull rope recklessly.
•Set engine speed by moving “CHOKE” to the desired RPM.