Progressive Turf Equipment TD65, Operators Manual And Parts Lists

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TD65
Operator’s Manual
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HITCHING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR
Crushing Hazard between tractor and mower. Never allow anyone
to stand between tractor and mower while backing-up to the
mower
1) Back the tractor to the hitch clevis.
2) When the draw pin holes are aligned, place the tractor controls
in the park position, shut the engine off and engage the
parking brake.
3) Place the draw pin in the draw pin hole connecting the mower
to the tractor.
4) Connect the transport safety chain to the tractor. The chain
must pass through the tractor intermediate support and be
attached securely to the frame of the tractor (see illustration).
Ensure there is no more slack in the safety chain than
necessary
5) Raise parking jack fully and place in storage position. Remove
the parking jack attachment pin and rotate jack 90° to storage
position and insert attachment pin.
Replace safety chain if one or more links or end fitting is broken,
stretched or otherwise damaged or deformed.
CONNECTING THE PTO DRIVELINE
1) Ensure that the tractor engine is shut off, the parking brake is
engaged and the mower is securely hitched to the tractor.
2) Apply a light coat of grease to the Tractor PTO splines.
3) Lift mower input shaft from PTO support, ensuring that PTO
support swings down and rests on frame tube.
4) Slide the input shaft locking collar backwards, opening the
locking mechanism. Locking collar should remain in an open
position
5) Hold the splined input yoke against the end of the tractor PTO
shaft; rotate either the tractor PTO or input driveline by hand
until the shaft slides on slightly.
6) Slide the yoke fully
onto the tractor’s PTO, the locking collar
should automatically engage when the yoke is properly
engaged with the tractor PTO.
7) Attempt to move the shaft forward and backwards to ensure
that it is securely locked in place.
8) Attach the PTO cover safety chain to the tractor. Ensure cover
is properly retained by the chain on the mower end.
If the PTO driveline becomes detached during operation, it may
cause personal injury and damage to the driveline and tractor
PTO. Always ensure the locking collar is properly engaged.
Storage
Position
Parking
Position