Troubleshooting - Progressive Turf Equipment TDR-30 Operator's Manual And Parts List

TDR-30 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Uneven Cutting
Belt slippage /
Squeal
Rapid belt wear
Over-heated
bearings
Premature spindle
bearing failure
Deck safety locks
will not engage
Mower Deck will not
lower.
Vibration on turning
Damaged
intermediate bearing
or tractor PTO shaft
52
CAUSE
Improper Height Setting
Damaged Blades
Lack of tension
Over Loading
Belt slippage
Belt not aligned properly
Over heating
Belt slippage
Insufficient Cooling
Over-heating
Improper rebuild procedure
Improper bearings
Water Ingress
Wing not raising fully to
release lock
Binding in lock mechanism
Orifice in cylinder plugged
Drawbar length incorrect.
Input shaft does not collapse
easily under power
REMEDY
Ensure that cutting height is set properly at all 4
corners of each deck (Page36)
Inspect blades for damage, replace as required
Inspect & adjust tension as required (Page 43)
Increase cutting height or reduce ground speed
See Above
Check belt alignment. Ensure belts are running in
proper groove on pulley.
Ensure decks are free from clipping build-up
See Above
Ensure decks are free from clipping build-up
See Above
See specific instructions in manual (Page 48)
Use only OEM bearings
-Avoid direct spray on bearing during washing
-Ensure drain holes on decks are not clogged
Decrease center distance (retracted length) of
cylinder with adjustable clevis on cylinder rod
Check all lock pivots to ensure free operation. Clean
and lubricate as required.
Remove orifice and remove obstruction and
reassemble (Page 50)
Adjust drawbar to specification (see Page 28)
Remove input shaft, pull apart and deburr / grease
splines (Page 39)
Grease at proper interval