OPERATING THE MOWER. Progressive Turf Equipment TDR-30 – 13301002 To 13301008, TDR-30 13301002 To 13301008, TDR-30
13301002 To 13301008
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OPERATING THE MOWER
A careful and knowledgeable operator is the best insurance against an accident.
Allow no riders on any equipment.
Always read and understand the power unit operator’s manual before operating.
If tractor is equipped with R.O.P.S., use the seat belt for maximum protection.
DAILY MOWING CHECK LIST
1.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough soled work shoes. Never operate tractor or implements in bare feet, sandals or sneakers.
2.
Check that the mower is properly and securely attached to tractor with a safety chain.
3.
Ensure all safety shielding is properly installed, all nuts and bolts are secure and all pins are properly cotter pinned.
4.
Check the condition of each blade.
5.
Check that all decks are properly adjusted to the same cutting height and all mower components are in safe, undamaged operating condition.
6.
Clear area of stones, branches or other debris that might be thrown causing injury or damage.
7.
Never permit any person other than the operator to ride or board the tractor at any time.
8.
Check that all lubrication points with grease fittings have been lubricated as per schedule.
9.
Check all gearboxes for proper amount of gear oil. Mower must be on level surface when this is done.
10.
Be sure lock release pull rope is properly secured and will not become entangled in PTO shaft.
11.
Make sure that everyone is clear of the tractor and mower before starting the engine or operating.
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LOWERING THE DECKS
Before lowering the decks, make sure that there are no obstacles or people in the area that the decks could come in contact with while lowering to the ground. First, fully retract the 3 main cylinders, which will disengage the locks. Pull on the lock release pull rope to release the wings and rear lift from their locking position, and hold until the decks are on the ground. Lower the main wing decks and rear deck until they are completely sitting on the ground. Once the 3 main decks are on the ground, lower the outside wing decks until they are completely on the ground.
Place both hydraulic levers (main decks and outside wing decks) into their float positions before mowing.
Tractor control valves must be equipped with float function. Both hydraulic circuits must be in “FLOAT” position during mowing or damage to the mower may result.
RAISING THE DECKS
Before raising the decks, ensure that the PTO on the tractor is disengaged and wait until the PTO comes to a complete stop. To raise the decks, first raise the outer wing decks. When fully raised, pull on the lock release pull rope so the wings do not latch into the ProLift-N-Turn position before rising all the way. Proceed with lifting the main decks into transport position by pulling the appropriate hydraulic lever.
Once all hydraulic cylinders have fully collapsed, ensure that all three wing locks are in their locking position before removing the hydraulic hoses from the tractor, or transporting the mower. Make sure that none of the hydraulic levers are in the float position.
MOWING
Once the tractor and mower are situated in the field to be mowed, follow the
“Lowering the Decks” section. Once lowered, move both hydraulic ports into float position.
Engage the PTO just above idle and bring the mower up to full PTO speed, Engage to appropriate gear in the tractor and proceed to mow.
It is advisable to mow double headlands on each end of the field to allow for a sweeping turn at the end of a row as opposed to a tight turn. Sweeping turns will limit the scuffing of turf as the mower negotiates a turn.
Ensure tractor engine is at idle when engaging PTO. Some tractor PTO arrangements engage very abruptly; engaging PTO at higher engine speeds can cause premature component failure.
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PRO LIFT-N-TURN
™
OPERATION
Pro Lift-N-Turn™ system in use.
The industry exclusive Pro Lift-N-Turn™ system found on the TDR-30 mower offers a real productivity advantage and is a feature not offered on competitive mowers.
With the Pro Lift-N-Turn™ system, Operators have the ability to raise the decks slightly off the ground with the PTO still engaged. This makes turns at the end of the pass easier and less stressful on both the turf and the equipment. With the TDR-30, the Pro Lift-N-Turn must be activated in sequence.
1.
Take the outside wing deck hydraulic circuit out of float position.
2.
Lift the main decks until the wings stop at the lift and turn position.
3.
Complete your turn.
4.
Lower the main decks by putting the hydraulic lever for the main decks in float.
5.
Lower the wing extension decks by putting the lever in float.
6.
Continue mowing.
If you turn at high speed in the Lift-N-Turn position and there are irregularities in the field, the wing decks can sway causing the decks to come close to the ground, and possibly hit and catch. Use caution when performing the Lift-N-Turn maneuver.
If the Pro Lift-N-Turn™ system is actuated with the PTO running, and any of the latch plates are not in the correct position, the Pro Lift-
N-Turn™ system cannot prevent that deck from rising too far. Damage to the
PTO drive will result.
It is the responsibility of the Operator to ensure the Pro
Lift-N-Turn™ system is functioning properly before use.
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CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
There are four height adjusters per mowing deck. Each adjuster (located in each corner of the deck) must be adjusted to the same height to ensure a smooth even cut. A wrench for this purpose is provided. Mower cutting height adjustment is made by turning a 5/8” nut on top of an acme threaded rod which makes up the height adjuster. A washer under the nut indicates the height against the decal.
There are an infinite number of adjustments available from 1/2” to 4”. Moving the adjuster up and down moves a side channel that mounts the front and rear rollers.
The height indicator plates at the back of the deck are set 1/4” lower, so that the back actually cuts 1/4” higher, this will provide a better cut, prolong the life of the blades, and reduce horsepower requirement.
To make a height adjustment, follow these steps:
1) Loosen the 2 locking bolts on the side channel
2) Loosen the ACME jam nut
3) Turn the 5/8” nut on top of the ACME threaded rod to desired height displayed on the height indicator plate.
4) Tighten ACME jam nut
5) Tighten the sided channel locking bolts
Height Indicator
Washer
Height Indicator
Plates
Height
Indicator Plate
Jam Nut
1.00
”
2.00
”
3.00
”
1/8”
Height
Incremen ts
Side Channel
Lock Bolts
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TRANSPORTING MOWERS
Always adhere to local department of transportation laws when transporting equipment on local roadways.
When traveling on public roadways, use flashing amber lights and S.M.V. emblem on rear of mower to provide greater visibility to other traffic.
When mower is in the raised position, ensure transport locks are engaged before entering roadway.
Always have safety chain attached to towing vehicle.
When towing this mower the following information concerning road speed should be strictly adhered to.
WEIGHT OF TOWING
VEHICLE
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
ROAD SPEED
4500 LBS OR MORE
2300 LBS – 4500 LBS
2300 LBS OR LESS
UP TO 20 MPH (32 KM/H)
UP TO 10 MPH (16 KM/H)
DO NOT TOW
TIRES
Upon receiving your mower, check air pressure in the tires and adjust according to specifications.
Main Frame Tires – 32 PSI
Never inflate tires beyond 35 pounds per square inch to seat beads. Inflation beyond 35 PSI pressure before seating the bead may break the bead or even the rim with an explosive force. If beads have not seated by the time the pressure has reached 35 PSI, deflate the assembly, move tire to another position on the rim and re-lubricate. Inflate tire and inspect both sides of the tires to be sure beads are seated properly. If not, deflate tire, unseat beads and repeat the above mounting procedure. After properly seating beads adjust to pressure recommended.
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LOCK PIN POSITIONS
The wing and rear locks (black plates) can be held in place by using the supplied pin.
The holes in the lock mounting plates function as follows.
1.
Position to prevent lock
2 from moving into Pro
Lift-N-Turn position.
2.
Use in blade Change
1
3
4 position.
3.
Use when mower is in transport position.
4.
Pin storage location.
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