Engaging The Pto; Mowing - Progressive Turf Equipment TDR-X Operator's Manual & Parts List

TDR-X Operator's Manual
To raise the wings for transport:
1. When it is safe to do so, pull the rope and hold in this position
until the wings are fully raised.
2. Place the tractor hydraulic control in the raise position and raise
the mower decks fully
3. Release the rope to engage the wing locks for transport (when
fully raised).
4. Release the hydraulic lever and make sure the locks are
engaged(Figure 8 page 24).

ENGAGING THE PTO

When engaging the mower PTO , it is important to follow this procedure:
1) When it is safe to do so, lower mower decks gently to the ground.
2) Ensure all deck cylinders are FULLY EXTENDED (pin mid-way
along the float slot). This allows for proper floatation of the decks
during mowing.
3) Release the pull rope.
4) Set the tractor engine speed just above idle so the engine will not
stall after starting the PTO
5) Ensure that everyone is clear of the mower and it is safe to engage
the tractor's PTO.
6) Engage the tractor PTO.
7) Select the proper ground speed gear and slowly engage forward
motion.
8) Once the mower has come up to speed, slowly increase the
tractor throttle to required rpm to achieve 540 PTO RPM speed.

MOWING

The TDR-X 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
or disengaging the PTO, and shut the tractor off before leaving the
tractor.
NOTE: Under normal cutting conditions, it may be desirable to operate
the tractor at less than 540 rpm PTO speed, reducing fuel
consumption and noise levels. Select a suitable ground speed
gear to maintain proper cut quality
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