Disconnecting The Mower; Long-Term Storage - Progressive Turf Equipment TDR-30 Operator's Manual And Parts List

TDR-30 Operator's Manual

DISCONNECTING THE MOWER

In order to prevent collection of rain water on the mower decks, the
mower should be stored with the decks in the raised position. Ensure
the safety locks are securely engaged before disconnecting the mower
from the tractor.
1) Place mower on a level surface for storage.
2) Ensure that the tractor engine is shut off and the parking brake is
engaged.
3) Inspect deck safety locks to ensure they are properly engaged (if
in the raised position).
4) Move the lock pins in to the "Transport" position (See page 33).
5) Relieve pressure in the hydraulic hoses per tractor manufacturer's
instructions (normally cycling the tractor control valve in both
directions is sufficient).
6) Chock mower transport tires to ensure mower does not roll
unexpectedly when hitch pin is removed.
7) Disconnect pull rope from rear of tractor and hook on hose
support rod.
8) Disconnect hydraulic couplers from tractor & stow in supplied
locations in the sides of the hose support.
9) Disconnect the transport safety chain from the tractor.
10) Disconnect input shaft guard chain from tractor. Slide the mower
input shaft locking collar backwards, opening the locking
mechanism. Locking collar should remain in an open position.
11) Remove input shaft from tractor (collapsing sliding shaft).
12) Move the parking jack from the storage position to the parking
position. Raise the parking jack sufficiently to remove all mower
weight from the tractor drawbar. Ensure mower parking jack is
securely fastened to mower frame with supplied pin before
removing hitch draw pin
13) Remove draw pin from hitch.
14) Ensure drain holes in deck surface are free from grass clippings
or other debris.

LONG-TERM STORAGE

If the mower will not be used for an extended period, certain activities
must be performed. See "Long-Term Storage" in the Maintenance
section.
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Storage Position
Parking
Position