Progressive Turf Equipment TD65, Operators Manual And Parts Lists

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TD65
Operator’s Manual
23
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER
In order to prevent collection of rain water on the mower decks, the
mower should be stored with the decks in the raised position. Ensure
the safety locks are securely engaged before disconnecting the mower
from the tractor.
1) Place mower on a level surface for storage.
2) Ensure that the tractor engine is shut off and the parking brake is
engaged.
3) Inspect deck safety locks to ensure they are properly engaged (if
in the raised position).
4) Relieve pressure in the hydraulic hoses per tractor
manufacturer’s instructions (normally cycling the tractor control
valve in both directions is sufficient).
5) Chock mower transport tires to ensure mower does not roll
unexpectedly when hitch pin 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.
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 input shaft from tractor (collapsing sliding shaft) and
stow on PTO support bracket.
10) Rotate the parking jack from the storage position to the parking
position. Raise the parking jack sufficiently to remove all mower
weight from the tractor drawbar.
Ensure mower parking jack is
securely fastened to mower frame with supplied pin before
removing hitch draw pin
11) Remove draw pin from hitch.
12) Ensure drain holes in deck surface are free from grass clippings
or other debris.
LONG-TERM STORAGE
If the mower will not be used for an extended period, certain activities
must be performed. See “Long-Term Storage” in the Maintenance
section on page 40.