Connecting The Hydraulics; Connecting The Pull Rope; Mower Safety Locks; Deck Lock System - Progressive Turf Equipment TDR-X Operator's Manual & Parts List

Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin
causing serious injury. If skin penetration occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.

CONNECTING THE HYDRAULICS

1) Ensure the tractor controls are in the park position, the engine is
turned off, the parking brake is engaged and hydraulic pressure to
the tractor remote connectors has been relieved per the tractor
operator's manual instructions.
2) When connecting the hydraulic couplers to the tractor, be sure that
both ends are clean. Dirt in the hydraulic system can block the orifice
in the cylinder and cause premature wear of hydraulic components
on the mower and tractor.
3) Connect the hose to the A / B ports of the same remote. Hydraulic
float function is not required for TDR-X operation.
4) Ensure the hoses are free to move, between the tractor and mower
and will not become entangled. During operation of the mower the
distance between the tractor and mower will change while going up
and down hills or during turns.

CONNECTING THE PULL ROPE

The TDR-X mower is equipped with a nylon pull rope that is connected
to the deck release mechanism that is used for locking 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. Ensure there is sufficient slack between the tractor and
mower to allow for proper maneuvering of machine without rope
becoming entangled.

MOWER SAFETY LOCKS

Safety locks are provided for each deck to prevent unexpected lowering
from the transport position in the event of a failure in the hydraulic
system.

DECK LOCK SYSTEM

The deck lock system on the TDR-X mower is a multi-function system
controlled by the pull rope and operated by sealed cables.
To unlock the decks from the transport position: PTO not engaged
1. FIRST, all decks must be fully raised. This removes pressure from
the deck locks so they can release – this is most important for the
rear deck
2. Operate the hydraulic lever to fully raise the decks removing
pressure from the locks.
3. When it is safe to do so, pull and hold the release rope,
4. Lower the three decks
TDR-X Operator's Manual
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