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

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TDR-26
Operator’s Manual
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RAISING AND LOWERING THE DECKS
The mower decks are raised into transport position by the hydraulic
cylinders via the tractor control valve.
To raise the decks from the mowing position, pull the pull rope and
hold. Engage the tractor hydraulic control to raise the decks. In order
to avoid the Pro Lift-N-Turn
TM
position, the rope must remain pulled
while the decks are raised. Release the pull rope when fully raised.
When the decks are fully raised, ensure that the wing and rear deck
locks are properly engaged before proceeding. If there is a problem
with the lock engagement, lower the decks to the ground before
investigating any problems.
For transporting the mower, move the lock pins in to the “Transport”
position (See page 26).
To lower the decks from the transport position, pull the pull rope to
disengage the transport locks and lower the decks to the ground using
the tractor hydraulic control. To avoid the wash-down lock position, the
rope must remain pulled until the decks reach the ground.
It is normal for the decks to settle against the locks during storage or
transport. It may be necessary to raise the decks in order to
disengage the locks
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
Each of the three independent mower decks has its own cutting height
adjustment. Cutting height is set via an easy to use jack screw system
on each corner of the deck. A combination 1 ½” wrench / 15/16”
socket tool is proved with the machine to perform these adjustments.
NOTE: For optimal cutting results, the mower should be set to remove
not more than 1/3 of the total grass height. This will result in
the best cutting performance while minimizing stress to the
grass.
To make a height adjustment, follow these steps:
1) Lower the decks to mowing position.
2) Loosen the (2
) 15/16” locking nuts on the side channel
3) Loosen the
(2) 1 ½” jam nuts
4) Turn the 15/16
” nut on top of each adjusting screw to desired
height displayed on the height indicator plate. Ensure the reading
is the same on both ends of the side channel.
5) Tighten jam nuts
6) Tighten the sided channel locking nuts
7) Repeat steps 1-6 for each side channel on the mower (6 total)
Side Channel
Locking Nuts
1.00”
2.00”
3.00”
1/8” Height
Increments
Cutting Height Scale
Height
Indicator
Washer
Height Indicator
Plate
Jam Nut