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

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. Check condition of blades and security of attachment.
4. Ensure mower is properly connected to the tractor, adjusted and in good operating
condition.
5. 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.
6. Never permit any person other than the operator to ride or board the tractor at any
time.
7. Check that all lubrication points with grease fittings have been lubricated as per
schedule.
8. Check the gearbox for possible oil leaks.
9. Be sure wing release pull rope and hydraulic hoses are properly secured and will
not become entangled in PTO shaft.

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 contact
the ground. This will allow the tires 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 Service Position – Locks Engaged
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