Daily Check List; Raising And Lowering The Decks - Progressive Turf Equipment Pro-Flex 120 Operators Manual & Parts Lists

Pro-Flex 120 Series Operator's Manual
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) Inspect all safety decals and ensure they are clean and in
legible condition.
4) Inspect wing and deck locks and ensure all pivot points and pull
mechanisms have free movement and are in good order.
5) Check condition of blades and security of attachment.
6) Ensure mower is properly connected to the tractor, adjusted
and in good operating condition.
7) Be sure wing release pull rope and hydraulic hoses are properly
secured and will not become entangled in PTO shaft.
8) 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.
9) Never permit any person other than the operator to ride or
board the tractor at any time.
10) Check that all lubrication points with grease fittings have been
lubricated as per schedule.
11) Check the gearbox for possible oil leaks.

RAISING AND LOWERING THE DECKS

The mower decks are raised into transport and service position by the
hydraulic cylinders. When raised, the wings will lock into position and
must be unlatched with the pull rope to lower into working position.
When lowering the wings, drive forward slowly as the wing deck
wheels/rollers contact the ground. This will allow the deck to slide into
position without scuffing the turf.
Each individual deck also has a lock for holding the decks in the
service position. Ensure that these are locked out for operating the
mower. See below.
Mowing Position – Locks Disengaged
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Service Position – Locks Engaged