Progressive Turf Equipment 13921943, Operator'S Manual And Parts List

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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SET - UP INSTRUCTIONS
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The mower is shipped partially assembled. Assembly will be easier if
components are aligned and loosely assembled before tightening hardware.
Recommended torque values for hardware are located on page 11.
CAUTION
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Always use personal protection devices such as eye
and ear protection during assembly.
Select a suitable working area. Lay out parts and hardware to make location
easy. Refer to illustrations, accompanying text, parts lists, and exploded
view drawings.
START WITH ASSEMBLY OF MAIN FRAME
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Install tires, hitch, deck swivels and assembled hanger bearing support
bracket. Install deck swivel with grease fitting in the high position.
Next, install rear cylinder and rear deck safety lock. Be sure bolt-on clevis
end of cylinder is in the upward position. If not, it will bind on arm it is
attached to, and bend the cylinder rod.
Install pull chain between the rear deck safety and the wing safety lock,
being sure it is not twisted to get maximum length.
Install hydraulic hoses to their proper location. The top hose (31”) on the
wing lock frame fastens to the butt end of the rear cylinder, and the lower
hose (43”) attaches to rod end of the cylinder with a 90° adaptor.
Hook frame to tractor drawbar and adjust hitch so frame is level. The front