Operating The Mower; Daily Check List; Deck Lock System - Progressive Turf Equipment TDR-30 Operator's Manual And Parts List

OPERATING THE MOWER

DAILY 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. Ensure other required PPE is in good
condition.
2) Ensure all safety shielding is properly installed and check that
all nuts and bolts are secure and pins are properly cotter
pinned.
3) Check condition of blades and security of attachment.
4) Ensure mower is properly connected to the tractor, adjusted
and in good operating condition.
5) Tall grass can hide obstacles. Carefully walk the entire area to
be mowed beforehand. Look for debris, rocks, tree limbs etc.
that will damage or be thrown by the mower blades. Identify
objects that cannot be removed. Set mower cutting height to
avoid contact.
6) Never permit any person other than the operator to ride or
board the tractor at any time.
7) Check that all lubrication points with grease fittings have been
lubricated as per schedule.
8) Check the gearbox for possible oil leaks.
9) Be sure wing release pull rope and hydraulic hoses are properly
secured and will not become entangled in PTO shaft.
10) Ensure deck lock system is functioning properly (Page 33).

DECK LOCK SYSTEM

The deck lock system on the TDR-30 mower is a multi-function system
controlled by the pull rope
Deck lock plates are activated by the pull rope and engage with the
mower wings / rear lift arm in different positions to provide a variety of
functions:
As with any mechanical system, the lock system needs to be used and
maintained properly. With only a few moving parts, this is a simple task.
In a safe level location, fully lower the decks to the ground, shut the
tractor engine off, and set the parking brake.
With the lock rope released, all three lock plates should lay flat against
the wing frames. This is critical for proper function of the Pro Lift-N-
TM
Turn system (Page 37)
Check each of the three lock plates and make sure they do not bind
when the lock release rope is pulled or released.
Ensure that the lock plate, cables and springs are in good condition.
Check to see if the center lock swivel is free to rotate without binding
and returns to a neutral position so that the cables have slack when the
lock plates are lying flat against the wing frame.
If any binding or damage is found, repair the issue before proceeding to
use the mower
TDR-30 Operator's Manual
Lock Pin in
Storage Position
Lock plate flat on wing plate
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