Progressive Turf Equipment TDR-26, Operator'S Manual And Parts List, Page: 21 / 81

TDR-26
Operator’s Manual
19
DECK PTO SHAFTS
Each deck on the TDR-26 mower is driven by a dedicated PTO shaft
from the 4-way gearbox centrally located on the machine frame. Each
deck PTO shaft has one end marked “tractor end”; this end must be
connected to the 4-way gear box (There is no bell guard on this end).
The deck pto shaft yokes must be properly phased (timed) when
connected to the 4-way gear box. As shown in the illustration to the
right; install all deck shaft yokes in the same orientation (shown with
yokes installed “flat”).
*NOTE
– Some guards have been removed in illustration for better
clarity. Ensure all guards are reinstalled before operating mower.
Failure to install deck PTO shafts with proper phasing can lead to
failure of PTO shaft yoke(s) and/or the gear box when decks are
raised into transport position.
All PTO shafts feature non-rotating guards that require proper tethering to the machine. Ensure the tether
chains at each end of PTO shaft are securely fastened to the mower framework with sufficient slack as to not
bind or pull as the decks are raised and lowered. The chain fastening points for both ends of the wing deck
shafts are shown below.
F
RO
NT