Progressive Turf Equipment TDR-26, Operator'S Manual And Parts List

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TDR-26
Operator’s Manual
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Exercise extreme caution when releasing shipping straps
from mower wings.
Ensure wing locks are securely engaged before releasing
shipping straps (see page 23)
Assembly should be completed by a competent individual who has an
understanding of safe machinery operation practices and tool operation.
Always use personal protection devices such as eye and ear protection during
assembly. Ensure the area is free of hazards and can accommodate the
assembly of the mower
MOWER DECKS
Ensure the mower frame assembly is positioned in a level work area, with adequate space for assembly
The TDR-26 decks must be lifted from the shipping stand.
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Ensure proper devices are used to lift deck (approximate deck weights: 850lb
– Container
shipping, 1550lb
– Domestic truck shipping).
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Securely fasten lifting device to deck assembly and ensure deck assembly is supported by the
lifting device before removing fasteners securing deck assembly to legs.
1) Lift the top deck away. Place the mower deck in the appropriate position at the mower.
2) Repeat for the remaining deck(s).
3) Remove & retain the painted 1-
1/4” pins shipped in the deck swivel bushings.
4) Connect the mower to a hydraulic supply. Retract the hydraulic cylinders and
release the deck locks.
Never retract the wing cylinders into the lift and turn position when the decks
are not attached to the wings. You will damage the wing and lock components;
the force the cylinders supply is too great without the counterweight of the decks.
5) Lower the wing until the deck swivel mounting points align with the bushings on the
wing deck swivel. Re-install the painted 1-
1/4” pins through the bushings and deck
swivel. Secure the pins in place using the
3/8” bolts previously removed.
6) Install deck stop chains on wing decks
7) When it is safe to do so, fully raise the decks and secure each deck in the transport
position with the corresponding deck locks. Ensure the deck locks function properly
without binding and engage the matching lug on the wing arm properly. Insert the
lock pins in the transport position before moving the mower (Page 26)
8) Inspect the front and rear stand-off arms and ensure that they engage the deck lock
mounts properly. If required, lower deck to ground, loosen (3) mounting bolts on
frame, adjust location of stand-off pin accordingly and re-tighten bolts. Raise deck and re-check stand-off
engagement.