Progressive Turf Equipment TDR-X, Operator'S Manual & Parts List

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TDR-X
Operator’s Manual
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4) Do Not pull on the lock release rope; 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 intermediate shield (Figure 9 ).
8) Disconnect input shaft guard chain from tractor.
9) Slide the mower input shaft locking collar backwards, opening the
locking mechanism. Locking collar should remain in an open
position.
10) Remove input shaft from tractor (collapsing sliding shaft) and stow
on supplied support bracket (Figure 10).
11) Remove the tongue jack from the storage location on the left wing
and place in the parking position. Raise the jack sufficiently to
remove all mower weight from the tractor drawbar. Ensure mower
tongue jack is securely fastened to mower frame with supplied pin
before removing hitch draw pin
12) Remove supplied draw pin from hitch and stow in the hitch swivel.
Figure 10
INPUT PTO SHAFT
SUPPORT
Figure 9