Raising And Lowering The Decks - Progressive Turf Equipment TDR-30 Operator's Manual And Parts List

TDR-30 Operator's Manual

RAISING AND LOWERING THE DECKS

The mower decks are raised into transport position by the hydraulic
cylinders via the tractor control valve.
Tractor control valves must be equipped with float function.
Failure to use float function during mowing may damage the
mower.
To lower the decks from the transport position, pull the pull rope to
disengage the transport locks and lower the decks to the ground using
the tractor hydraulic control. To avoid the wash-down lock position, the
rope must remain pulled until the decks reach the ground.
It is normal for the decks to settle against the locks during storage or
transport. It may be necessary to raise the decks slightly in order to
disengage the locks.
Cylinder stroke stops are located on both outer wing lift cylinders to
restrict movement of the outer wing decks during Pro Lift-N-Turn™
operation. These stops should engage automatically when the decks
are lowered into mowing position. The mowing position for the outer
Cylinder Stop Engaged
wing cylinder stops is shown in the illustration.
for mowing
It is best practice to lower the decks to the ground with the
hydraulic control valve in the "float" position. When all 5 decks
are safely on the ground, the outer deck hydraulic cylinders must
be extended further to ensure the outer decks are lying flat on the
ground
To raise the decks, first place both RH & LH outer wing cylinder stops in
the transport position (shown in illustration). Pull the pull rope and hold.
Engage the tractor hydraulic control to raise the decks. In order to
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avoid the Pro Lift-N-Turn position, the rope must remain pulled while
the decks are raised. Release the pull rope when fully raised.
When the decks are fully raised, ensure that the wing and rear deck
locks are properly engaged before proceeding. If there is a problem
with the lock engagement, lower the decks to the ground before
Cylinder Stop Disengaged
investigating any problems.
For Raising Decks
For transporting the mower, move the lock pins in to the "Transport"
position (See page 33).
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