Hitching The Mower To The Tractor; Connecting The Pto Driveline - Progressive Turf Equipment TDR-30 Operator's Manual And Parts List

HITCHING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR

Crushing Hazard between tractor and mower. Never allow anyone
to stand between tractor and mower while backing-up to the
mower
1) Back the tractor to the hitch clevis.
2) When the draw pin holes are aligned, place the tractor controls
in the park position, shut the engine off and engage the parking
brake.
3) Place the draw pin in the draw pin hole connecting the mower
to the tractor.
4) Connect the transport safety chain to the tractor. The chain
must pass through the tractor intermediate support and be
attached securely to the frame of the tractor (see illustration).
Ensure there is no more slack in the safety chain than
necessary
5) Raise parking jack fully and place in storage position. Remove
the parking jack attachment pin, move jack to storage position
and insert attachment pin. (see illustration)
Replace safety chain if one or more links or end fitting is broken,
stretched or otherwise damaged or deformed.

CONNECTING THE PTO DRIVELINE

1) Ensure that the tractor engine is shut off, the parking brake is
engaged and the mower is securely hitched to the tractor.
2) Apply a light coat of grease to the Tractor PTO splines.
3) Slide the input shaft locking collar backwards, opening the
locking mechanism. Locking collar should remain in an open
position
4) Hold the splined input yoke against the end of the tractor PTO
shaft; rotate either the tractor PTO or input driveline by hand
until the shaft slides on slightly.
5) Slide the yoke fully onto the tractor's PTO, the locking collar
should automatically engage when the yoke is properly
engaged with the tractor PTO.
6) Attempt to move the shaft forward and backwards to ensure
that it is securely locked in place.
7) Attach the PTO cover safety chain to the tractor. Ensure cover
is properly retained by the chain on the mower end.
If the PTO driveline becomes detached during operation, it may
cause personal injury and damage to the driveline and tractor PTO.
Always ensure the locking collar is properly engaged.
TDR-30 Operator's Manual
Parking
Position
Storage Position
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