OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. THE PREDATOR WB80024 WB80024S 24” ROUGH CUT WB8524 WALK BEHIND CUTTER Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Assembly before operating this Operation equipment. Service and Adjustment Rev. 02.14.02 Repair Parts 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND DECALS This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury. Read this manual completely. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet, and throwing objects.
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• Turn off the blades when not mowing. Before leaving the machine, turn off the blades and stop the engine. • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Do not operate the mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner or if the mower vibrates excessively.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from Swisher Mower and Machine Co. Inc. D55 – DANGER DECAL OD45 – WARNING DECAL D29 – SPINNING BLADE DECAL...
OPERATING YOUR NEW CUTTER The operation of any cutter can produce foreign objects to be thrown into the eyes, resulting in severe eye damage. Always wear certified safety glasses or wide- vision safety goggles before starting any cutting machine and while operating such a machine.
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 •...
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BEGIN CUTTING • Make sure area is clear of all bystanders. • Make sure that all guards, belt guides, and the spark plug wire are properly attached. • Start engine, setting desired engine speed. • Slowly, engage blade. • Move transaxle into low gear and activate “GROUND CONTROL” bail. •...
REPLACEMENT PARTS ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION SEE DETAIL ENGINE PULLEY CONFIGURATION 2450* MOTOR BASE WELDMENT 2451* ADJUSTABLE BELT GUIDE 2418* FRONT GUARD NB310 1/4-20 X 1/2 SSC BOLT 2448TK BRUSH GUARD NB596 5/16-18 X 3/4 FLANGE BOLT NB503 5/16-18 X 1 3/4 BOLT 2449* DECK WELDMENT 2406...
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OWNER’S blower fan housing. All cutter parts listed herein may be ordered directly from MANUAL Swisher Mower & Machine Co. Inc. or your nearest Swisher dealer. All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the MODEL NO.
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