Connecting The Hydraulics; Connecting The Pull Rope; Mower Safety Locks - Progressive Turf Equipment TDR-30 Operator's Manual And Parts List

TDR-30 Operator's Manual

CONNECTING THE HYDRAULICS

1) 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.
2) When connecting the hydraulic couplers to the tractor, be sure
that the 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.
3) 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.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin
causing serious injury. If skin penetration occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
Tractor control valves must be equipped with float function.
Failure to use float function during mowing may damage the
mower.

CONNECTING THE PULL ROPE

The TDR-30 mower is equipped with a nylon pull rope that is connected
to the wing deck release mechanism, used for locking the mower decks
into transport position. Connect it to the tractor in a position that is easily
accessible to the operator and will release easily if the mower should
ever become disconnected from the tractor.

MOWER SAFETY LOCKS

Safety locks are provided for each deck to prevent each from
unexpectedly lowering from the transport position in the event of a
failure in the hydraulic system.
Each deck features an automatically activated safety lock located on the
main frame of the mower.
In order to lower the wings:
1) Remove stop pin from each lock and place in storage location
(See page 33)
2) Fully raise the wings (they may have settled against the lock
during transport or storage).
3) From the operator station in the tractor, pull and hold the pull rope
to disengage the locks.
4) Lower the wings to the working position using the tractor hydraulic
control.
5) Release the pull rope when the wings are lowered.
Ensure safety locks are properly engaged before attempting to
transport or service mower.
30
Wing Lock
(2 Places)
Rear Deck Lock
(1 Place)