Progressive Turf Equipment Pro-Flex 120, Operators Manual & Parts Lists

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Pro-Flex 120 Series
Operator’s Manual
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ENGAGING THE MOWER
When engaging the mower, it is important to follow this procedure:
1) Lower the wings and decks into the working position. When
lowering decks on turf, travel forward slowly while lowering
wings in order to avoid scuffing the turf.
2) Ensure all deck cylinders are FULLY EXTENDED (pin mid-way
along slot). This allows for proper floatation of the decks during
mowing.
3) Close the quarter turn valve . This will ensure the wings are
locked down during mowing. (The quarter turn valve is closed
when the valve handle is perpendicular to the direction of oil
flow as shown in the accompanying graphic.) Note that there is
a lock on the valve handle that must be slid up in order to turn
the valve.
4) Raise decks into Pro-Lift-N-Turn Position (see below).
5) Set the tractor engine speed at 1000 rpm maximum.
6) Ensure that everyone is clear of the mower.
7) Engage the tractor PTO lever.
8) Select the proper ground speed gear and slowly engage the
clutch.
9) Once the mower has come up to speed, slowly increase the
tractor throttle to desired rpm.
MOWING
The Pro-Flex 120 mower is a very versatile cutting machine that
allows the operator to maintain turf on undulating terrain in a
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
Your Pro-Flex 120 is equipped with the Pro Lift-N-Turn
TM
system. This
feature allows the operator to temporarily lift all five cutting decks just
off the turf without shutting down the PTO. Utilizing the Pro Lift-N-
Turn
TM
system when mowing near cart paths or other roadways,
allows the operator to move from section to section without raising the
wings to the full transport position or disengaging the PTO. Pro Lift-
N-Turn
TM
can also be used to start the mower in tall grass. Engaging
the blades with the decks raised will reduce start-up loading on the
mower drivetrain.
To actuate the Pro Lift-N-Turn
TM
system, ensure that the quarter turn
valve located at the tractor hydraulic connection is closed. The
operator can temporarily lift the mower decks during operation using
the tractor hydraulic valve until the deck cylinders are fully retracted.
Once the mower is again in position to mow, the operator can lower
the decks and continue mowing. It is possible to perform this without
disengaging the PTO.
Valve
Closed