Disconnecting The Mower - Progressive Turf Equipment Pro-Flex 120 Operators Manual And Parts Lists

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.
2) Ensure that the tractor engine is shut off and the parking brake is engaged.
3) Inspect wing / deck safety locks to ensure they are properly engaged (if in the
raised position).
4) Ensuring the quarter turn valve is in the
open position; relieve pressure in the
hydraulic hoses per tractor manufacturer's
instructions (normally cycling the tractor
control valve
sufficient).
5) Chock mower transport tires to ensure
mower does not roll unexpectedly when
hitch pin is removed.
6) Disconnect pull rope from rear of tractor
and hook on hose support rod.
7) Disconnect hydraulic couplers from tractor
& stow in supplied locations in the sides of
the tire guard.
8) Disconnect input shaft guard chain from
tractor. Slide the mower input shaft locking
collar backwards, opening the locking
mechanism. Locking collar should remain
in an open position.
9) Remove input shaft from tractor (collapsing
sliding shaft) and stow on supplied support
bracket.
10) Remove the tongue jack from the storage
location and place in the parking position.
Raise the jack sufficiently to remove all
mower weight from the tractor drawbar.
Ensure mower tongue jack is securely
fastened to mower frame with supplied pin
before removing hitch draw pin
11) Remove supplied draw pin from hitch and
stow in the hitch swivel.
in both directions
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