Summary of Contents for Progressive Turf Equipment SDR-90
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Operator’s Manual and Parts List SDR-90 Single Deck Rotary Finishing Mower SDR-90 Serial No. 17390106 and up PROGRESSIVE TURF EQUIPMENT INC. 137 WEST WILLIAM STREET SEAFORTH, ONTARIO CANADA N0K 1WO PHONE:519-527-1080 SERIAL # _____________________ TOLL FREE: 800 668-8873 WEB: www.progressiveturfequip.com P.N.120521...
Before you operate this mower, study this manual carefully. It has been prepared to help you do a better and safer job of maintaining your mower. Use only genuine Progressive Turf Equipment Inc. replacement parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet the standards required for safe and satisfactory operation of this equipment.
GENERAL INFORMATION The purpose of this manual is to assist the operator in maintaining and operating Progressive Turf Equipment mowers. Read it carefully. It furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable performance. Some information may be general in nature due to unknown and varying conditions.
SAFETY WORK SAFELY ---- FOLLOW THESE RULES Instructions given with this symbol are for personal safety. Be sure you and your workers follow them. A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST INSURANCE AGAINST AN ACCIDENT BEFORE HANDLING ANY EQUIPMENT READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY Never work on mower without safety locks in place, if decks are in raised position. Keep tractor and mower in good operating condition and all safety devices in place. Frequently check blade mounting bolts for tightness. ...
OPERATING THE MOWER: A careful and knowledgeable operator is the best insurance against an accident. Allow no riders on any equipment. If tractor is equipped with R.O.P.S., use the seat belt for maximum protection. Make sure that everyone is clear of the tractor and mower before starting the engine or operating.
HITCHING MOWER TO TRACTOR For proper mower operation and maximum PTO life, the mower and PTO driveline must be setup correctly. a) Lower three point hitch arms on tractor and align them with the lower hitch links on both ends of the hitch assembly. Insert a 7/8” pin to secure links to lower tractor arms.
Adjusting the PTO shaft to the correct length IMPORTANT: When checking driveline PTO shaft minimum length, it is necessary to align and level the tractor‟s PTO shaft with the gearbox shaft of the mower. Measure the shortest distance possible between the tractor PTO shaft and the gearbox shaft of the mower.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT There are four height adjusters per mowing deck. Each adjuster (located in each corner of the deck) must be adjusted to the same height to ensure a smooth even cut. A wrench for this purpose is provided. Mower cutting height adjustment is made by turning a 5/8”...
TRANSPORTING MOWERS CAUTION - When traveling on public roadways, use flashing amber lights and S.M.V. emblem on rear of mower to provide greater visibility to other traffic. WARNING - When towing this mower the following information concerning road speed should be strictly adhered to. WEIGHT OF MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TOWING VEHICLE...
MAINTENANCE WARNING - Turn tractor engine off before performing any maintenance. CAUTION - Always use personal protection devices such as eye and ear protectors when performing maintenance functions. WARNING - When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields are installed before placing mower in service.
BLADE SPINDLE GREASING All SDR models prior to SDR65 s#14365073 and SDR90 S#14390080 are equipped with greaseable spindle assemblies. The top bearing on all spindle assemblies has a shield only. This allows grease to exit and relieves any pressure build up inside spindle housing, when greasing.
GREASE COMPATIBILITY All greases are not compatible. Grease incompatibility will decrease the lubrication ability of the grease, and can cause premature part failure. Grease can have mineral or synthetic base oils and thickening agents such as lithium, calcium, barium, sodium, or aluminum What We Use: - Progressive uses Shell Gadus S2 V220 2 - This grease has:...
GEARBOX OIL LEVEL IMPORTANT! DO NOT OVERFILL! MOWER MUST BE LEVEL WHEN CHECKING GEARBOX OIL LEVEL DECK GEARBOX: Gearboxes all have an oil level plug located on the side of the gearbox. Oil should reach the bottom of this hole. If oil level is low, add oil through top plug hole of casing until oil just starts to flow out of side oil level hole.
Substitute blades may not meet these specifications and MAY BE DANGEROUS. BLADE SELECTION (SDR-90 Only) We offer four blade styles for use with this mower: Fixed high lift Combined with Progressive‟s high tip speed, the fixed High- Lift blade „stands‟...
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BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION A 1” diameter pilot centers the blade on the spindle with two 1/2” grade 5 fasteners. When changing blades, be sure that pilot is properly seated in the blade and the blade lies flat on the spindle Eroded bar.
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BLADE SHARPENING Use gloves when handling mower blades. Blades can be very sharp. When sharpening blades, be sure material removed is equal on both sides of the blade. Unbalanced blades will cause excessive vibration leading to cracks in machine components. ...
NOTE: SDR series mowers have been equipped from the factory with two styles of blade spindles: Up to SN 13365072 (SDR-65) / SN 13390079 (SDR-90) Blade spindles are factory equipped with greasable bearings. These spindles are identified by a grease fitting in the center of the drive pulley. Grease must be added to these spindles at least every 8 hours of running for a proper service life.
ASSEMBLY OF SPINDLE Only use a press that has the ram and bed 100% square to each other. If bearings are not square in housing, bearings will wear out prematurely. Press on outer race when inserting into hub and press on inner race when installing on spindle. If bearings are being changed, be sure to check bearing spacer for wear.
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*- For maintenance-free spindle bearings, both top & bottom bearings are the same. Shield / seal orientation is the same on both sides of these bearings.
“V” BELT TENSION: Proper belt tensioning is a fundamental factor in the successful V-belt operation. Lack of tension will cause slippage, and too much tension will cause excessive belt stretch as well as damage to the drive components, such as bearings and shafts.
When changing belts, removal of grease fitting from the top of the center spindle will make installation easier. Be sure belts run in proper groove. SDR-90 Tensioning The mower deck has (2) belts to transmit power from the...
TROUBLE SHOOTING: PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Belt slippage Lack of tension Increase tension oily drive conditions Clean up drive Rapid belt wear Belt slippage Increase tension belt not in proper Place in proper groove groove Belt squeal Belt slippage Increase tension Over-heated bearings Belt slippage Increase Tension...
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Parts List SDR-90 Effective serial number: 17390106 and up. Part # 120521 Issue Date : February 2018 Si No Lee Ingles, Pida Ayuda a Alguien Que Se Lo Lea Para Que le Traduzca Las Medidas de Seguridad...
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Use only Genuine Original Equipment Manufacturers (O.E.M.) replacement parts. The use of “will fit” parts may reduce machine performance, void machine warranties and present a safety hazard. Use Genuine OEM parts. Progressive Turf Equipment Inc. 137 West William Street Seaforth, Ontario Canada...
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SDR-90 Parts Manual Maintenance Maintenance should always be performed by a qualified service technician familiar with servicing similar equipment, using good safety and workmanship practices. Always observe proper lock-out procedures when performing any maintenance work. Other than maintaining the blade spindles or blades, always lower all decks before performing maintenance.
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PARTS ORDERING GUIDE The following instructions are offered to help eliminate needless delay and error in processing purchase orders for the equipment in this manual. 1. The Parts Section is prepared in logical sequence and grouping of parts that belong to the basic machine featured in this manual. Part Numbers and Descriptions are given to help locate the parts and quantities required.
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SDR-90 Parts Manual Table of Contents SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION...............................II DECK ASSEMBLY ................................2 ..............................2 LADE PINDLE SSEMBLY ................................... 3 LADE PTIONS ................................4 OUNT ................................. 5 SSEMBLIES ..................................6 RIVE ..................................7 OLLER – R ..............................8 RIVE SSEMBLY FRAME ASSEMBLY ................................
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