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Pro-Flex 120R
PF120 Serial No. 13271777B up to 14272039
PROGRESSIVE TURF EQUIPMENT INC.
137 WEST WILLIAM STREET
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO
CANADA N0K 1WO
PHONE:519-527-1080
TOLL FREE: 800 668-8873
ISSUE DATE: November 2014
Si No Lee Ingles, Pida Ayuda a Alguien Que Se Lo Lea
Para Que le Traduzca Las Medidas de Seguridad
Operator's Manual
and Parts List
Pro-Flex 120
Rotary Contour Mower
PF120R up to Serial No. 13101018
SERIAL # _____________________
WEB:
www.progressiveturfequip.com
P.N.120534

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  • Page 1 Parts List Pro-Flex 120 Pro-Flex 120R Rotary Contour Mower PF120 Serial No. 13271777B up to 14272039 PF120R up to Serial No. 13101018 PROGRESSIVE TURF EQUIPMENT INC. 137 WEST WILLIAM STREET SEAFORTH, ONTARIO CANADA N0K 1WO PHONE:519-527-1080 SERIAL # _____________________...
  • Page 3 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to Annex 11 A of the European Community Regulation for Machines We, Progressive Turf Equipment Inc. 137 West William Street, Box 940, Seaforth Ontario, Canada declare under our sole responsibility that: Progressive Rotary Finishing Mowers Models:...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ............................2 FOREWORD..............................2 ITEMS INCLUDED WITH PRO-FLEX 120 MOWER ..............3 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ......................3 REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION ..................3 UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION....................3 MISUSE OF EQUIPMENT ......................... 4 NOTIFICATION OF UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION OR MISUSE OF EQUIPMENT ..4 WARRANTY POLICY ...........................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    PTO shafts etc., refer to the respective documents included with the manual set for this machine. The Pro-Flex 120 is a contour turf grass finishing mower with a 10 foot cutting width, and is designed to be pulled by a 30- 40 PTO horsepower utility tractor.

  • Page 7: Items Included With Pro-Flex 120 Mower

    Use Genuine OEM parts. UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION Modifications to the original design of the Pro-Flex 120 mower, including the use of unauthorized accessories or non-genuine OEM parts, may affect the reliability of the machine or make it unstable or unsafe to operate and perform as originally designed and intended.

  • Page 8: Misuse Of Equipment

    Modifications are officially approved if at least one of the following conditions is met: i. The attachment, accessory or part is distributed by Progressive Turf Equipment Inc. and is intended for a Pro-Flex 120 mower application and installed in an approved manner as described in Progressive Turf Equipment Inc.’s provided instructions; or ii.

  • Page 9: Warranty Policy

    The sole liability of Progressive Turf Equipment Inc. under this warranty or any implied warranty, shall be limited as set forth herein. The customer agrees that Progressive Turf shall not in any event be obligated to reimburse, or pay the customer for any expense, loss or any direct, incidental or consequential damages to any person or property for any reason or caused by reason of Progressive Turf Equipment Inc., negligence,...

  • Page 10: Pro-Flex 120 Specifications

    PRO-FLEX 120 SPECIFICATIONS Tractor Size ................30-40 hp PTO Input Speed ..............540 rpm Cutting Width Wings Raised ......6 ft. Wings Lowered ......10 ft. Turning Radius 16 in uncut circle. Cutting Height Minimum ........0.75 in. Maximum ........3 in Flexibility Mower Decks Fore & Aft Rotation ....+/- 10°...

  • Page 11: Component Identification

    COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION NOTE: DECK BLADE ROATION DIRECTIONS SHOCK ABSORBER DECK DISCHARGE (ALL DECKS) DRIVETRAIN DEFLECTOR (UNDER SHIELDS) (ALL DECKS) PULL ROPE OPERATOR’S MANUAL PARKING JACK DECK LIFT INPUT PTO CYLINDER SHAFT (ALL DECKS) GEARBOX DRAW CLEVIS HYDRAULIC WING SAFETY COUPLERS HOSE LOCKS (/W QUARTER...

  • Page 12: Safety Rules

    This section of the Operator’s Manual details a number of safety rules pertaining to the operation and maintenance of Progressive Turf Equipment mowers. In order to minimize risks and promote safety at all times, these rules must always be followed and obeyed.

  • Page 13: General Safety Precautions

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  The operator of this machine must have sufficient knowledge and instructions in the care and operation of this mower and the power unit being used before he / she uses the machine. Do not allow unauthorized persons or children to operate the machine.

  • Page 14: Operating Equipment Safely

    OPERATING EQUIPMENT SAFELY  Never allow persons to stand between power unit and mower while backing power unit up to hitch the mower.  Before hitching mower to power unit, place transmission in neutral, set park brake, and turn engine off. Remove the ignition key. ...

  • Page 15: Maintenance Safety Precautions

     Before disconnecting from power unit, always lower equipment to the ground, place controls in neutral, set park brake, turn engine off, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Relieve hydraulic pressure per power unit manufacturer’s instructions.  Ensure mower tongue jack is securely fastened to mower frame with supplied pin before removing hitch draw pin MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...
  • Page 16 WELDING AND GRINDING WORK PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT! A fire extinguisher should be easily accessible during all welding work.  Welding repairs are to be performed by a trained welder with proper service instructions. Know the material to be welded and select the correct welding procedure and materials (electrodes, rods, wire) that will provide a weld metal strength equivalent to the parent material.
  • Page 17 It is important that each person who comes in contact with the machine be alert to any faults. Follow these basic precautions:  Never adjust a pressure relief valve or other pressure-limiting device to a higher pressure than specified.  Check to make sure hydraulic hoses are not worn or damaged, and are routed to avoid chafing.

  • Page 18: Safety Decals

    SAFETY DECALS If decals become faded, damaged, or lost, replace immediately. Order Decal Kit, Part # 600550.

  • Page 19: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS REAR MOWER DECK The center rear mower deck, lift arm and drive belt are placed on a temporary rack for transportation to the dealer. The RH wing deck can be used as an assembly reference. 1. Remove the deck and the lift arm assembly from the rack. A chain hoist or lift truck and straps will be necessary (deck assembly weight –...

  • Page 20: Mower Setup For Operation

    3) The main frame of the mower should be level when hitched to the tractor. The Pro-Flex 120 features an adjustable height hitch; the above figure shows the pivoting Draw Clevis and bolt-on Clevis Mounting Bracket that can be turned to give a total of 3”...

  • Page 21: Hitching The Mower To The Tractor

    HITCHING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR 1) With the draw pin placed in the hitch clevis, back the tractor to the hitch clevis. 2) When the draw pin holes are aligned, place the tractor controls in the park position, shut the engine off and engage the parking brake. 3) Remove draw pin from the hitch clevis and place in the draw pin hole connecting the mower to the tractor.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Hydraulics

    CONNECTING THE PULL ROPE The Pro-Flex 120 mower is equipped with a nylon pull rope that is connected to the wing deck release mechanism, used for locking the two outside mower decks into transport position. Connect it to the tractor in a position that is easily accessible to the operator and will release easily if the mower should ever become disconnected.

  • Page 23: Check Pto Length During Turns And On Hills

    CHECK PTO LENGTH DURING TURNS AND ON HILLS The Pro-Flex 120 mower is designed for mowing of uneven, contoured landscape. When negotiating turns, the PTO shaft will collapse in length.

  • Page 24: Check Tire Contact During Turns

    CHECK TIRE CONTACT DURING TURNS The Pro-Flex 120 mower features a hose support which also serves the function to limit the steering angle of the mower without damage to components. In proper operation, the tractor tire should contact the hose support first if the operator attempts to turn too sharp without damage to the drive-line.

  • Page 25: Disconnecting The Mower

    DISCONNECTING THE MOWER The mower can be stored with the wings/decks in the raised or lowered position. If the wings or decks are in the raised position, ensure the wing and deck locks are securely engaged before disconnecting the mower from the tractor. 1) Place mower on a level surface for storage.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Mower For Cutting

    ADJUSTING THE MOWER FOR CUTTING SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT Each of the five independent mower decks has its own cutting height adjustment. Cutting height is set by adjusting the height of the mower deck wheel arms. Each deck has one fixed wheel arm and one pivoting wheel arm; ensuring that all four tires remain in contact with the turf while navigating contoured areas for a more uniform cut.

  • Page 27: Setting The Discharge Deflectors

    6) On the pivoting wheel arm side remove the two axle stop pins and the center pivot bolt. Reposition the axle to the proper hole for the desired cutting height. Retighten the center pivoting bolt properly. 7) Replace the two axle stop pins to the same hole in the pattern as the axle mounting bolts.

  • Page 28: Operating The Mower

    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.

  • Page 29: Engaging The Mower

    MOWING The Pro-Flex 120 mower is a very versatile cutting machine that allows the operator to maintain turf on undulating terrain in a productive manner. Drive safely, cut safely. Be sure to idle the tractor back before engaging the PTO, and shut the tractor off before leaving the tractor.
  • Page 30 The mower blades remain at cutting speed while using the Pro Lift-N-Turn system. Do not proceed into areas that may have loose debris that may be thrown by the mower blades. NOTE: The Pro Lift-N-Turn system is designed to be engaged for short durations only.

  • Page 31: Transporting The Mower

    When transporting the Pro-Flex 120 from site to site, ensure the wings and decks are in the raised position and wing and deck safety locks are engaged.

  • Page 32: Lubrication

    LUBRICATION A properly maintained lubrication schedule will provide a smooth running machine for many years. All pivot locations have grease fittings. The following information shows and describes where all lubrication points are located. Use a quality EP2 bearing grease or equivalent (WITH NO MOLYBDENUM COMPOUNDS) GREASE COMPATIBILITY What Grease Is:...
  • Page 33 DRIVELINE GREASING All PTO shafts on the Pro-Flex 120 mower feature 100h greasing interval. The following decal located on the hose support shield as a reminder. INPUT SHAFT – 100h / Monthly (7 Locations) C.V. CENTER HOUSING C.V. BALL & SOCKET TELESCOPING SHAFT* GUARD BUSHINGS CROSS &...
  • Page 34 INTERMEDIATE BEARING – 8h / Daily (1 Location) BLADE SPINDLE GREASING: 4-8h / Daily (5 Locations, 1 / deck) If your mower is equipped with greaseable blade spindles, add grease to each spindle until grease can be seen exiting between the top bearing and the dirt shield.
  • Page 35 GEARBOX OIL: Recommended Oil: SAE 90 EP or SAE 80W90 EP Factory Fill: Shell Spirax HD SAE 80W90 Checking Level – 100h / Monthly A level indicator plug is located on the side of the gearbox (the lower plug). Proper oil level is set when oil starts to flow from this hole. If the level is low, add oil through top breather plug until correct level is attained.

  • Page 36: V" Belt Drive

    “V” BELT DRIVE “V” BELT TENSION - 100h / Monthly Proper belt tension is a fundamental factor in 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. To assess the condition of the automatic tensioner, the following procedure is recommended.

  • Page 37: Proper Torque For Fasteners

    PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fasteners on Progressive Turf Equipment mowers. When bolts are to be tightened or replaced, refer to this chart to determine the proper torque except when specific torque values are assigned in the manual.

  • Page 38: Blade Servicing

    When replacing mower blades, be aware of blade rotation as blades rotate in opposite directions. Ensure the cutting edge is facing in the correct direction  The Pro-Flex 120 is equipped with 4 left hand (LH) rotation blades and 1 right hand (RH) rotation blade*:  4 LH ROTATION BLADES painted BLACK.

  • Page 39: Spindle Service

    BLADE SHARPENING Use gloves when handling mower blades. Blades can be very sharp. IMPORTANT! When sharpening blades, be sure material removed is equal on both sides of the blade. Unbalanced blades will cause excessive vibration leading cracks machine components.  Clean all material from the blade prior to sharpening and balancing.
  • Page 40 SPINDLE ASSEMBLY REPAIR Spindle repair requires special skills and tools, a shop press is required. If your shop is not properly equipped or your mechanics are not properly trained in this type of repair, complete spindle assemblies are available as service parts.

  • Page 41: Hydraulics

    Relieve all pressure before working on, or disconnecting the line in the hydraulic system. The hydraulic system on the Pro-Flex 120 mower is a simple cylinder system used to raise and lower the cutting decks into position. Each cylinder contains a .040 diameter restrictor orifice, located on the butt end, to reduce the speed of...

  • Page 42: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Belt slippage Lack of tension Inspect & replace belt or tensioner device as required Oily drive conditions Clean drive Over Loading Increase cutting height or reduce ground speed Rapid belt wear Belt slippage See Above Belt not aligned properly Check pulley alignment and proper spacers...
  • Page 43 Parts List Pro-Flex 120 Pro-Flex Roller 120 PF-120 PFR-120 Effective serial number: PF120 – 13271777B up to 14272039 PF120R – Up to 13101018 P.N. 120534 Si No Lee Ingles, Pida Ayuda a Alguien Que Se Lo Lea Issue Date: 15/07/2014...
  • Page 44 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...
  • Page 45 Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 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.
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 47 Pro-Flex 120 Parts List Table of Contents DECK ASSEMBLY ................................2 – M * ........................2 LADE PINDLE SSEMBLY AINTENANCE – G ..........................3 LADE PINDLE SSEMBLY REASEABLE ................................... 4 LADE PTIONS – PF-120..............................5 SSEMBLY – PFR-120 ..............................6 SSEMBLY –...

  • Page 48: Deck Assembly

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 1 DECK ASSEMBLY 1.1 Blade Spindle Assembly – Maintenance Free* Serial#14271965B & Up 07/14...

  • Page 49: Blade Spindle Assembly - Greaseable

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 1.2 Blade Spindle Assembly – Greaseable Up to S#14271964 07/14...

  • Page 50: Blade Options

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 1.3 Blade Options 05/16...

  • Page 51: Deck Assembly - Pf-120

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 1.4 Deck Assembly – PF-120 *Right rear deck shown; see Section 1.6 for other decks 06/16...

  • Page 52: Deck Assembly - Pfr-120

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 1.5 Deck Assembly – PFR-120 *Right front deck shown; see Section 1.7 for other decks 07/14...

  • Page 53: Deck Arm Assemblies - Pf-120

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 1.6 Deck Arm Assemblies – PF-120 07/14...

  • Page 54: Deck Arm Assemblies - Pfr-120

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 1.7 Deck Arm Assemblies – PFR-120 07/14...

  • Page 55: Drive Belts

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 1.8 Drive Belts...

  • Page 56: Belt Drive Assembly - Left

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 1.9 Belt Drive Assembly – Left 07/14...

  • Page 57: Belt Drive Assembly - Right

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 1.10 Belt Drive Assembly – Right 07/14...

  • Page 58: Frame Assembly

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 2 FRAME ASSEMBLY 2.1 Frame Assembly - Rear 07/14...

  • Page 59: Frame Assembly - Front

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 2.2 Frame Assembly – Front 07/14...

  • Page 60: Deck Lift Arm Assemblies

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 2.3 Deck Lift Arm Assemblies 07/14...

  • Page 61: Hydraulics

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 3 HYDRAULICS 3.1 Hydraulics 07/14...

  • Page 62: Driveline

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 4 DRIVELINE 4.1 Driveline 07/14...

  • Page 63: Driveline Guarding

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 4.2 Driveline Guarding 07/14...

  • Page 64: Input Pto Shaft

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 4.3 Input PTO Shaft 07/14...

  • Page 65: Intermediate Pto Shaft

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 4.4 Intermediate PTO Shaft 07/14...

  • Page 66: Gearbox

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 4.5 Gearbox...

  • Page 67: Wheel Assemblies

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 5 WHEEL ASSEMBLIES 5.1 Wheel Assemblies 07/14...

  • Page 68: Roller Assemblies

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 5.2 Roller Assemblies PF120R Only 08/16...

  • Page 69: Decals

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 6 DECALS 6.1 Safety 600550 PF-120 DECAL KIT (INCLUDES FOLLOWING DECALS) 209113 DECAL – REPLACE SHIELDS 209115 DECAL – OEM PARTS 209174 209173 DECAL – DISENGAGE PTO DECAL – ROTATING BLADE DANGER 209182 209172 DECAL - BLADE HARDWARE...
  • Page 70 Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 209185 DECAL – VALVE OPERATION 210237 SAFETY SIGN – OUTER GUARD 210238 209171 210239 CE WARNING DECAL DECAL – PTO COLLAPSE - CV SAFETY SIGN – INNER GUARD 07/14...
  • Page 71 Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 209100 209101 CUTTING HEIGHT DECAL - LH CUTTING HEIGHT DECAL - RH 209103 209102 DECAL - “PROGRESSIVE” DECAL – “PRO-FLEX” 521014 DECAL – GREASE GUN 521784 DECAL - NOTICE 526001 DECAL – 100H PTO LUBRICATION...

  • Page 72: General Info

    Pro-Flex 120 Parts List 6.2 General Info...

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