HITCHING MOWER TO TRACTOR. Progressive Turf Equipment TDR-30 – 13301002 To 13301008, TDR-30 13301002 To 13301008, TDR-30
13301002 To 13301008
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HITCHING MOWER TO TRACTOR
Attach mower to drawbar only.
DRAWBAR SETUP
Drawbar should be adjusted so it is 14” to 15” from the centerline of the draw pin hole to end of PTO shaft. This is critical for proper PTO shaft operation.
Adjust hitch or drawbar so mower frame is at the most level position in relation with the ground. This will ensure proper flotation of the wing decks.
Safety chain must always be attached to towing vehicle.
When towing mower on any roadways, lock brakes together. Use proper lighting and marking devices according to the local regulations.
NOTE: If the three-point hitch is attached to tractor, be sure it will not contact any part of the mower when making sharp turns. The hose support rod may have to be bent back slightly to clear the three point hitch arms.
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POWER TAKE-OFF
Keep all safety shields in place.
When operating the power take-off, be sure the tractor shield is always in place, covering the exposed power take-off shaft.
Before dismounting from the tractor, stop the power take-off, put tractor in neutral, set brakes in lock position and shut off engine.
When ready to engage PTO shaft, be sure engine RPM is at idle speed. Engaging PTO at full throttle will cause high shock loads to drive line which will lessen component life and lead to component failure.
Do not exceed the recommended PTO speed of 540 RPM .
LEVELLING THE MOWER & PTO
For proper mower operation and maximum PTO life, the mower hitch and PTO driveline must be setup correctly. See illustration on next page a) When the mower is connected to the tractor, the mower hitch frame “A” should be as close to level with the ground as possible. b) The connecting hitch “B” can be removed and turned over to give more height adjustments. Set in the best position for the mower frame to be as level as possible. c) To ensure proper life of the PTO shaft, the driveline from the mower gear box
“D” to the PTO shaft “E” on the tractor should be in a straight line. d) Spacers “F” are provided under the hose support “C”, to allow adjustment up or down. Each spacer is 1/2” high. Sixteen are provided, for a 2” total adjustment, four on each corner.
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CONNECTING THE INPUT PTO SHAFT
a) Ensure that the tractor engine is shut off and the parking brake is locked. b) Holding the PTO against the end of the tractor PTO shaft, rotate the tractor
PTO by hand until the shaft slides on slightly. c) Slide the locking collar on the PTO backwards, releasing the locking mechanism hold and slide the PTO on. d) Release the locking ring and pull the PTO shaft backwards until the locking mechanism snaps into place. e) Push the shaft forward and backwards to ensure that this is securely locked in place.
If the PTO shaft comes off during operation, it may cause personal injury and damage to the PTO shaft and tractor PTO. When checking, make sure the locking collar is locked, and that the shaft is not just jammed against the end of the tractor PTO shaft.
TRANSPORT SAFETY CHAIN
It is recommended that the safety chain provided with this mower be attached to the towing vehicle at all times.
Install a safety chain as shown. After attaching the safety chain, make a test run to the left and right for a short distance to check for proper adjustment. Readjust to eliminate a loose or tight chain .
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CHECK PTO LENGTH & HITCH INTERFERENCE DURING TURNS
During the mowing operation the tractor should be able to make turns without damage to the driveline. To ensure proper setup check the following conditions: a) With the tractor and mower aligned, and the input PTO is straight, turn the shields on the input PTO to check that the holes line up for greasing the input shaft tubes.
If not, you will have to lengthen or shorten the drawbar. It should be 14 to 15” from the end of the PTO shaft to the center of the draw pin hole. b) With the tractor in the lowest gear and traveling very slowly, make a sharp turn to the right as required for mowing. c) Watch the input PTO shaft shielding to make sure the PTO shaft does not totally collapse. There should be at least 4 1/2” between outer shield and rear shield cone at maximum turn. See picture below.
4 ½” MINIMUM
AVOID 3-PH
INTERFERENCE d) Ensure that the 3-Point hitch (3-PH) arms will not contact the input PTO shaft,
Hose Support Shield or Tractor tires during turning. See above picture.
This is not the worst condition. Making turns while the tractor is angling up a hill will cause the PTO shaft to collapse even more.
The operator should avoid making sharp turns on uneven ground.
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HYDRAULIC CONNECTION TO TRACTOR
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. If skin penetration occurs, seek medical attention immediately. a) Ensure the tractor controls are in the park position, the engine is turned off, the parking brake is engaged and hydraulic pressure to the tractor remote connectors has been relieved per the tractor operator’s manual instructions. b) When connecting the hydraulic couplers to the tractor, be sure that both ends are clean. Dirt in the hydraulic system can block the orifice in the cylinder and cause premature wear of hydraulic components on the mower and tractor. c) Ensure the hoses are free to move, between the tractor and mower. During operation of the mower going up and down the hills, the distance between the tractor and mower will change.
Tractor control valves must be equipped with float function.
Failure to use float function during mowing may damage the mower.
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