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perator’s Manual & Parts List 

Pro-Flex 120 

Serial No. 14272040 to 15272164 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pro-Flex Roller 120 

Serial No. 15101019 and up 

 

 

 

 

PROGRESSIVE TURF EQUIPMENT INC. 
137 WEST WILLIAM STREET 
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO 
CANADA  N0K 1WO 

TOLL FREE: 800 668-8873 

 

ISSUE DATE: November, 2014 

P.N. 120534

 

www.progressiveturfequip.com

 

Summary of Contents for Pro-Flex 120

Page 1: ...al No 14272040 to 15272164 Pro Flex Roller 120 Serial No 15101019 and up PROGRESSIVE TURF EQUIPMENT INC 137 WEST WILLIAM STREET SEAFORTH ONTARIO CANADA N0K 1WO TOLL FREE 800 668 8873 ISSUE DATE November 2014 P N 120534 www progressiveturfequip com ...

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Page 3: ...wer PFR 120 601205RD 3 05m Pro Flex Roller Contour Mower TDR 12 528712D 3 65m Tri Deck Roller Mower TDR 15 528750D 4 72m Tri Deck Roller Mower TDR 22 526822C 6 70m Tri Deck Roller Mower SDR 65 531965C 165cm Three Point Hitch Roller Mower SDR 90 531990C 228 6cm Three Point Hitch Roller Mower are in conformity with Directive 98 37 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 on t...

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Page 5: ...2 MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 13 SAFETY DECALS 16 DECAL LISTING 17 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 18 MOWER SETUP FOR OPERATION 19 HITCH ADJUSTMENT 19 HITCHING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR 20 STOWING THE JACK 20 CONNECTING THE TRACTOR PTO 20 CONNECTING THE HYDRAULICS 21 CONNECTING THE PULL ROPE 21 MOWER SAFETY LOCKS 21 CHECK PTO LENGTH TURNING AND ON HILLS 23 CHECK TIRE CONTACT DURING TURNS 23 DISCONNECTING ...

Page 6: ...ASTENER INSTALLATION TORQUE 38 BLADE SERVICING 39 SPINDLE SERVICE 40 HYDRAULICS 42 SUPPORTING MACHINE FOR SERVICE 43 TRANSPORT TIRES 43 LONG TERM STORAGE 43 TROUBLE SHOOTING 44 PARTS LIST 45 Si No Lee Ingles Pida Ayuda a Alguien Que Se Lo Lea Para Que le Traduzca Las Medidas de Seguridad ...

Page 7: ...d with optional mulching blades and baffles to help return nutrients to the turf High blade tip speed leaves a second to none after cut appearance Shock absorbers on each mowing deck control deck bounce as the Pro Flex follows changing ground contours Features Five independent floating decks Cut height can be set on each deck between 3 4 inch and 3 inches 10 foot cutting width with all decks down ...

Page 8: ... is a letter This letter denotes the geographic destination of the mower D EU Regulatory Region B Non EU Regulatory Region There are differences in the parts required to service your mower based on this geographic code as are referred to throughout the parts lists Always state this information when contacting your selling dealer and when ordering spare parts REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION Use only ...

Page 9: ...TION OR MISUSE If any person employee agent dealer or distributor becomes aware of any Unauthorized Modification or Misuse of a Pro Flex 120 mower either past or intended it is the responsibility of that person to ensure that Progressive Turf Equipment Inc s Engineering Manager is notified of the occurrence promptly That person shall provide the facts of the occurrence location machine serial numb...

Page 10: ...p out 4 bolt style with integral blade stiffener Blades 5 x 27 diameter high lift std mulching optional Blade Mounting Two bolts nuts per blade No internal threads Tires 10 in dia x 4 in wide Puncture proof non scuffing 4 per deck tapered roller bearing support Anti Scalp Impact Resistant Rollers front and rear of each deck Power Transmission Input Shaft 1 3 8 dia 6 Spline 80 Constant Velocity w a...

Page 11: ... 3 16 in 7 ga thickness Spindles Easy drop out 4 bolt style with integral blade stiffener Blades 5 x 27 diameter high lift std mulching optional Blade Mounting Two bolts nuts per blade No internal threads Rollers 3 in dia Urethane with maintenance free roller bearing support Power Transmission Input Shaft 1 3 8 dia 6 Spline 80 Constant Velocity w auto locking collar Gearbox Cast Iron Housing w Hel...

Page 12: ... rotate counter clockwise as viewed from the top of the mower and are on all decks except the front left deck The RH rotation blades on the front left deck rotates clockwise as viewed from the top of the mower FRONT REAR HYDRAULIC COUPLERS W QUARTER TURN VALVE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR ALL DECKS SHOCK ABSORBER ALL DECKS OPERATOR S MANUAL PARKING JACK INPUT PTO SHAFT DRAW CLEVIS HOSE SUPPORT GEARBOX DECK...

Page 13: ...ate counter clockwise as viewed from the top of the mower and are on all decks except the front left deck The RH rotation blades on the front left deck rotates clockwise as viewed from the top of the mower FRONT REAR HYDRAULIC COUPLERS W QUARTER TURN VALVE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR ALL DECKS SHOCK ABSORBER ALL DECKS OPERATOR S MANUAL PARKING JACK INPUT PTO SHAFT DRAW CLEVIS HOSE SUPPORT GEARBOX DECK DRI...

Page 14: ...facturer is used it is your responsibility to ensure that it is safe for you and others You should also ensure the machine will not be damaged or made unsafe by the operation maintenance or repair procedures you choose Modifications or adaptations to the machine are not allowed Various jurisdictions have specific requirements for work zone safety Know and adhere to your local requirements Treat th...

Page 15: ...ctor type vests and ear protection are types of equipment that may be required Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing damage Never operate a mower while under the influence of drugs or alcohol These make reflexes slow and put you and others in grave danger Always make sure you have full concentration while mowing Adhere strictly to all regulations at the worksite pertaining to the oper...

Page 16: ...des can cause small objects and debris to be thrown from under the mower deck at high speeds up to 300 ft away Objects ejected by the mower blades can cause severe injury Never tamper with safety devices or operate the mower with them removed Check proper operation regularly Always disengage PTO place all controls in neutral turn power unit off set parking brake and remove key before dismounting f...

Page 17: ... or other debris build up Never work on raised mower decks without safety locks in place Periodically check condition of safety devices guards and deflectors Replace only with manufacturer s recommended parts Inspect and replace damaged blades Use only original OEM parts Blades can fail from poor maintenance practices Handle mower blades carefully They are sharp and can cut unprotected skin Use ca...

Page 18: ...KING ON PAINTED SURFACES Heated paint gives off poisonous gases Therefore paint must be removed from an area with a radius of at least 4 in 10 cm before carrying out welding grinding or gas cutting In addition to the health hazard the weld will be of inferior quality and strength if the paint is not removed Methods and precautionary measures when removing paint Blasting use respiratory protective ...

Page 19: ...turns and uneven terrain Immediately replace any hydraulic hose that shows signs of swelling wear leaks or damage so it does not burst Do not use your hand to check for hydraulic oil leaks Use a piece of cardboard instead Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury If skin penetration occurs seek medical attention immediately Relieve all pressure before di...

Page 20: ...PLACE SHIELDS 4 13 CUTTING HEIGHT DECAL LH 2 4 COMPANY NAME 1 14 CUTTING HEIGHT DECAL RH 2 5 DANGER BLADE HAZARD 5 15 SAFETY SIGN OUTER GRD CE 2 6 WARNING OEM PARTS 1 16 SAFETY SIGN INNER GUARD 2 7 CAUTION DISENGAGE PTO 1 17 SAFETY SIGN OUTER GUARD 2 8 PTO GREASING 1 18 GREASE POINT 9 NOTICE HITCH SETUP 1 19 WING BALL VALVE OPERATION 1 10 MOWER MODEL 1 20 TIE DOWN PROVISION 3 9 2 1 6 8 11 15 16 17...

Page 21: ...209171 No 5 209173 No 3 209113 No 4 521817 No 8 526001 No 6 209115 No 7 209174 No 9 521784 No 15 210238 No 16 210239 No 17 210237 No 18 521014 No 10 209102 PROGRESSIVE No 12 209103 No 13 209100 No 14 209101 R No 10 209143 No 13 606279 No 14 606275 No 19 209185 No 20 209145 ...

Page 22: ...The rod end bushing is placed between the slotted plates on the lift arm Push the pin through one slot through the bushing and through the other slot Tighten the bolt being sure the bolt end rests in the indent in the pin at its center The pin is now locked in place 9 The shock absorber is then installed in the threaded hole located on the side of the lift arm near where the end of the shock rests...

Page 23: ... PTO shaft causing damage to the shaft The decal shown is mounted to the machine and indicates these important hitch dimensions 1 The drawbar length must be adjusted so it is 14 to 15 from the end of the PTO shaft to the center of the draw pin 2 The top of the drawbar must be adjusted so it is 6 to 9 from the center of the PTO shaft to the top of the drawbar 3 The main frame of the mower should be...

Page 24: ...OR PTO 1 Ensure that the tractor engine is shut off the parking brake is engaged and the mower is securely hitched to the tractor 2 Lift input PTO shaft from PTO support ensuring that PTO support swings down and rests on frame tube 3 Slide the mower input shaft locking collar backwards opening the locking mechanism Locking collar should remain in an open position 4 When it is safe to do so hold th...

Page 25: ...ing serious injury If skin penetration occurs seek medical attention immediately CONNECTING THE PULL ROPE The Pro Flex 120 mower is equipped with a nylon pull rope that is connected to the wing deck release mechanism used for locking the two outside wings into transport position Connect it to the tractor in a position that is easily accessible to the operator and will release easily if the mower s...

Page 26: ...nism will engage automatically preventing decks from lowering MOWING POSITION 1 Fully raise decks using tractor hydraulics deck cylinders fully retracted 2 Ensure the tractor controls are in the park position the engine is turned off the parking brake is engaged 3 On each deck lift the lock bar pull the silver coloured mowing position tab and rotate downward until the round pin is engaged in the c...

Page 27: ...pse the PTO shaft The operator should avoid making sharp turns on uneven terrain If the PTO over extends it will come apart and can cause injury to the operator or damage to the mower or tractor If the input PTO shaft collapses fully it will force the shaft back against the hanger bearing This will cause damage and premature failure of the bearing CHECK TIRE CONTACT DURING TURNS The Pro Flex 120 m...

Page 28: ... is removed 6 Disconnect pull rope from rear of tractor and hook on hose support rod 7 Disconnect hydraulic couplers from tractor stow in supplied locations in the sides of the tire guard position A as shown 8 Disconnect input shaft guard chain from tractor Slide the mower input shaft locking collar backwards opening the locking mechanism Locking collar should remain in an open position 9 Remove i...

Page 29: ...For optimal cutting results the mower should be set to remove not more than 1 3 of the total grass height This will result in the best cutting performance while minimizing stress to the grass The deck wheel arms are bolted solid to the deck frame in order to provide positive cutting height control Follow these steps to adjust the cutting height from 3 4 to 3 1 Place the mower deck safety latch int...

Page 30: ...y adjusting the height of the mower deck roller arms Each deck has one fixed roller arm and one pivoting wheel arm ensuring that all four tires remain in contact with the turf while navigating contoured areas for a more uniform cut NOTE For optimal cutting results the mower should be set to remove not more than 1 3 of the total grass height This will result in the best cutting performance while mi...

Page 31: ...wn discharge deflector This is a two position deflector that can be adjusted by moving the spring clip on the deflector When set in the lower position it deflects the cuttings downwards into the grass and when set in the upper position the discharge fans out more discharging the cuttings straight out NOTE In wet or heavy conditions the deflector can be set in the upper most position to help avoid ...

Page 32: ...aft 8 Tall grass can hide obstacles Carefully walk the entire area to be mowed beforehand Look for debris rocks tree limbs etc that will damage or be thrown by the mower blades Identify objects that cannot be removed Set mower cutting height to avoid contact 9 Never permit any person other than the operator to ride or board the tractor at any time 10 Check that all lubrication points with grease f...

Page 33: ...productive manner Drive safely cut safely Be sure to idle the tractor back before engaging the PTO and shut the tractor off before leaving the tractor NOTE Under normal cutting conditions it may be possible to operate the tractor at less than 540 rpm PTO speed reducing fuel consumption and noise levels Select a suitable ground speed gear to maintain proper cut quality Pro Lift N Turn TM SYSTEM You...

Page 34: ...f the hitch and deck mounting allows the mower to operate equally well in the reverse direction This is excellent for cutting in confined areas and cleaning up leaves in the fall OPERATING ON HILLY TERRAIN When operating on hilly terrain proceed with caution and drive carefully If the tractor has four wheel drive make sure it is engaged On two wheel drive tractors equipped with a differential lock...

Page 35: ...120 mower is controlled through the tractor In the event of an emergency follow the measures specified by tractor manufacturer as outlined in the tractor operator s manual TRANSPORTING THE MOWER The Pro Flex 120 mower is NOT designed for use on public roadways Use an appropriate transportation method such as a trailer or float to move mower from site to site if required When transporting the Pro F...

Page 36: ...hard hats and ear protection when performing service or maintenance functions When completing a maintenance or service function make sure all safety shields are installed before placing mower in service Maintenance Intervals Service Initial Run 50h Daily Weekly 100h Monthly 600h Yearly Removal from Storage Grease Intermediate Hanger Bearing X X Deck Pivots X X Deck Wheels PF 120 only X X Hitch Swi...

Page 37: ...y Duty No MOLY molybdenum disulphide additives in the grease 2 No synthetic grease 3 No High Temperature Grease 4 Notes on grease compatibility 1 If a thickener other than lithium is used including lithium complex the existing grease will be contaminated and the lubrication properties may be lost leading to component damage 2 Molybdenum Disulfide Moly is an additive used in slow moving extreme loa...

Page 38: ...cated on the hose support shield as a reminder INPUT SHAFT 100h Monthly 8 Locations Inner outer guards must be rotated to align holes for accessing telescoping shaft grease fitting INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 100h Monthly 3 Locations CROSS BEARINGS SLIP YOKE SPLINES CROSS BEARINGS C V CENTER HOUSING C V BALL SOCKET TELESCOPING SHAFT GUARD BUSHINGS CROSS BEARINGS ...

Page 39: ...ng hitch and the hitch clevis They should be inspected frequently and lubricated as required Note The Pro Flex Roller 120 is equipped with service free polymer bushings at the deck pivot locations No grease fitting is present at this location DECK WHEELS TRANSPORT HUBS 100h Monthly The deck wheels and transport wheel hubs have greaseable tapered roller bearings They should be inspected frequently ...

Page 40: ...n oil starts to flow from this hole If the level is low add oil through top breather plug until correct level is attained Replace and tighten plugs MOWER MUST BE LEVEL when checking oil level DO NOT OVERFILL Gearbox may over heat causing premature component damage Changing Oil 600h Yearly The gearbox oil should be changed after the first 50 hours of operation and every 600 hours or yearly afterwar...

Page 41: ...pendicular to the span until the belt is deflected the 3 8 The recommended force to deflect the belt is a minimum of 5 lbs to a maximum of 7 lbs The first 24 to 48 hours of operation is the belt run in period To ensure satisfactory belt performance belt tension should be checked during this time period BELT ADJUSTMENT All deck drive belts utilize an automatic rubber torsion tensioning device These...

Page 42: ...E Grade 5 Imperial and Class 8 8 Metric fasteners are to be used in the assembly of this machine unless otherwise specified in this manual Bolt Grade Class Identification SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 Class 8 8 No Dashes 3 Dashes 6 Dashes Metric Bolt Diameter in Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds Newton Meters 5 16 21 28 3 8 38 52 7 16 55 75 1 2 85 115 9 16 125 170 5 8 175 240 3 4 300 410 1 L...

Page 43: ...eat and inspection requirements Substitute blades may not meet these specifications and MAY BE DANGEROUS BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Replace any blade that is bent excessively nicked worn or has any other damage Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening When replacing mower blades be aware of blade rotation as blades rotate in opposite directions Ensure the cutting edge is facing in the cor...

Page 44: ... supported by two ball bearings No adjustment of clearance is required Running clearance is pre set during assembly by tightening the 1 NF left hand nut on top of the pulley Periodically inspect blade spindles by grasping pulley and moving from side to side If any free play is noted replace or repair SPINDLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 1 Relieve tension from belt and remove belt from the spindle pulley 2 Rai...

Page 45: ...aring must be used in re assembling the spindle 4 Inspect bearing spacer faces for wear If any wear is present replace spacer with new IMPORTANT Failure to replace a worn or damaged spacer will lead to premature top bearing wear 5 Place housing in press upside down Pressing on outer race install bottom bearing 11 into housing 6 Place spindle in press Place dirt shield 8 and shim 7 on spindle 7 Pre...

Page 46: ... the hydraulic couplers to the tractor be sure that both coupler ends are clean Dirt in the hydraulic system can block the orifice in the line throttle valve or cause premature wear failure of hydraulic components on the mower or tractor The hydraulic system on the Pro Flex 120 mower is divided into 2 simple systems one to operate the deck lift cylinders the other to operate the wing lift cylinder...

Page 47: ...tires daily for wear or damage Check tire pressures weekly with an accurate pressure gauge Do not inflate tires beyond 35 psi Mounting and dismounting tires from rims can be dangerous and should be performed by trained personnel using correct tools equipment and procedures LONG TERM STORAGE If the mower is not to be used for an extended period of time 4 months or longer it is recommended that the ...

Page 48: ...rips at wings Wing raising during turns Close quarter turn valve Left front deck not cutting Wrong blade This is a right hand turning blade install RH blade RH blade painted red Wing safety locks will not engage Lock chains too short Adjust chain length Lock springs too loose Tighten lock springs Mower Deck will not lower Orifice in cylinder plugged Remove orifice and remove obstruction and reasse...

Page 49: ... Serial No 14272040 up to 15272165 Pro Flex Roller 120 Serial No 15101019 and up PROGRESSIVE TURF EQUIPMENT INC 137 WEST WILLIAM STREET SEAFORTH ONTARIO CANADA N0K 1WO TOLL FREE 800 668 8873 ISSUE DATE November 2014 P N 120534 www progressiveturfequip com ...

Page 50: ...Pro Flex 120 Series Parts List ...

Page 51: ... 120 53 1 4 DECK ARM ASSEMBLIES PF 120 54 1 5 DRIVE BELTS 55 1 6 BELT DRIVE ASSEMBLY LEFT 56 1 7 BELT DRIVE ASSEMBLY RIGHT 57 2 FRAME ASSEMBLY 58 2 1 FRAME ASSEMBLY REAR 58 2 2 FRAME ASSEMBLY FRONT 59 2 3 DECK LIFT ARM ASSEMBLIES 60 3 HYDRAULICS 61 4 DRIVELINE 62 4 1 INPUT DRIVELINE 62 4 2 DRIVELINE GUARDING 63 4 3 INPUT PTO SHAFT 64 4 4 INTERMEDIATE PTO SHAFT 65 4 5 GEARBOX 66 5 WHEEL ASSEMBLIES ...

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Page 53: ...eographic code as are referred to throughout the parts lists Always state this information when contacting your selling dealer and when ordering spare parts PARTS INFORMATION This Parts List shows parts breakdowns for both PF 120 and PFR 120 mowers pages within this parts list show common parts to these models unless specifically labelled Use only Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturers O E M rep...

Page 54: ...r responsibility PARTS ORDERING GUIDE The following instructions are offered to help eliminate needless delay and error in processing purchase orders for the equipment in this manual 1 The Parts Section is prepared in logical sequence and grouping of parts that belong to the basic machine featured in this manual Part Numbers and Descriptions are given to help locate the parts and quantities requir...

Page 55: ...Pro Flex 120 Series Parts List 51 1 DECK ASSEMBLY 1 1 BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE FREE 02 2015 ...

Page 56: ...Pro Flex 120 Series Parts List 52 1 2 BLADE OPTIONS 05 2016 ...

Page 57: ...Pro Flex 120 Series Parts List 53 1 3 DECK ASSEMBLY Right rear deck shown see Section 1 4 for other decks 11 2014 06 2016 ...

Page 58: ...Pro Flex 120 Series Parts List 54 1 4 DECK ARM ASSEMBLIES 11 2014 11 2014 ...

Page 59: ...Pro Flex 120 Series Parts List 55 1 5 DRIVE BELTS 11 2014 ...

Page 60: ...Pro Flex 120 Series Parts List 56 1 6 BELT DRIVE ASSEMBLY LEFT 11 2014 ...

Page 61: ...Pro Flex 120 Series Parts List 57 1 7 BELT DRIVE ASSEMBLY RIGHT 11 2014 ...

Page 62: ...ist 58 2 FRAME ASSEMBLY 2 1 FRAME ASSEMBLY REAR 05 2015 AVAILABLE IN BOTH RED GREEN FINISHES PART NUMBER SHOWN IS FOR RED FINISH TO ORDER A GREEN FINISHED PART ADD G TO THE END OF THE PART NUMBER EXAMPLE RED 123456 GREEN 123456G ...

Page 63: ... Parts List 59 2 2 FRAME ASSEMBLY FRONT 05 2015 AVAILABLE IN BOTH RED GREEN FINISHES PART NUMBER SHOWN IS FOR RED FINISH TO ORDER A GREEN FINISHED PART ADD G TO THE END OF THE PART NUMBER EXAMPLE RED 123456 GREEN 123456G ...

Page 64: ...arts List 60 2 3 DECK LIFT ARM ASSEMBLIES 06 2015 AVAILABLE IN BOTH RED GREEN FINISHES PART NUMBER SHOWN IS FOR RED FINISH TO ORDER A GREEN FINISHED PART ADD G TO THE END OF THE PART NUMBER EXAMPLE RED 123456 GREEN 123456G ...

Page 65: ...Pro Flex 120 Series Parts List 61 3 HYDRAULICS 11 2014 ...

Page 66: ...Pro Flex 120 Series Parts List 62 4 DRIVELINE 4 1 INPUT DRIVELINE 01 2015 ...

Page 67: ...Pro Flex 120 Series Parts List 63 4 2 DRIVELINE GUARDING 11 2014 ...

Page 68: ...Pro Flex 120 Series Parts List 64 4 3 INPUT PTO SHAFT 11 2014 ...

Page 69: ...Pro Flex 120 Series Parts List 65 4 4 INTERMEDIATE PTO SHAFT 11 2014 ...

Page 70: ...Pro Flex 120 Series Parts List 66 4 5 GEARBOX 11 2014 ...

Page 71: ...Pro Flex 120 Series Parts List 67 5 WHEEL ASSEMBLIES 5 1 WHEEL ASSEMBLIES 05 2015 ...

Page 72: ...TY 6 1 DECALS 209173 DECAL ROTATING BLADE DANGER 209113 DECAL REPLACE SHIELDS 209115 DECAL OEM PARTS 209172 DECAL GENERAL SAFETY 209174 DECAL DISENGAGE PTO 600550 PF 120 DECAL KIT INCLUDES FOLLOWING DECALS 209182 DECAL BLADE HARDWARE 11 2014 ...

Page 73: ...Pro Flex 120 Series Parts List 69 209171 DECAL PTO COLLAPSE CV 210239 SAFETY SIGN INNER GUARD 210237 SAFETY SIGN OUTER GUARD 210238 CE WARNING DECAL 209185 DECAL VALVE OPERATION 11 2014 ...

Page 74: ...Series Parts List 70 209102 DECAL PRO FLEX 521014 DECAL GREASE GUN 521784 DECAL NOTICE 209103 DECAL PROGRESSIVE 209100 CUTTING HEIGHT DECAL LH 209101 CUTTING HEIGHT DECAL RH 526001 DECAL 100H PTO LUBRICATION 11 2014 ...

Page 75: ...Pro Flex 120 Series Parts List 71 6 2 NOTES ...

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