Progressive Turf Equipment TD65, Operators Manual And Parts Lists

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TD65
Operator’s Manual
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11) Roll the rear deck into place. Install lift arms with pins & fasteners supplied (shipped fastened to
the deck).
12) Install rear deck PTO shaft. (The end with the small bell marked with a tractor goes on the four-
way gear-box). Ensure shafts are phased properly (see Page 19)
INPUT SHAFT AND HITCH
13) Remove intermediate bearing shield and remove spacer bushing warning tag attached to
intermediate shaft stub. Be sure that the small spacer bushing is in place.
14) To install the input shaft:
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Remove ½” UNC retaining bolt/nut from input shaft.
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Remove notification tag from intermediate shaft hanger bearing, ensure gold
coloured spacer ring is present against bearing inner race.
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Disconnect input shaft shield at clamp yoke end and slide shield exposing the clamp
yoke (see input shaft service instructions in mower manual storage tube).
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Install input shaft clamp yoke on intermediate shaft, ensuring gold coloured spacer
ring is in place between the input shaft yoke and hanger bearing race.
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Reinstall ½” UNF retaining bolt in input shaft yoke, torque to 85 ft-lb.
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Reinstall input shaft shield per input shaft service instructions.
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Fasten input shaft guard retaining chain to mower main frame.
15) Re-install intermediate bearing shield.
16) Install hose support assembly. Run the safety pull rope and hydraulic lines through the eye of the
hose support rod.
17) Install the front hitch & PTO support with the bolt provided.
18) Grease the intermediate support bearing and the rear deck lift arm pivots, and check over mower
to find any other spots that missed greasing (All other pivots and wheels are greased before
shipping)
TRANSPORT TIRES
1) Check air pressure in the tires and adjust according to specifications on Page 40.
The mower is now ready for pre-delivery inspection and lubrication prior to first use.