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TDR-12 TRI-DECK
PROGRESSIVE TURF EQUIPMENT INC.
137 WEST WILLIAM STREET
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO
CANADA N0K 1WO
PHONE:519-527-1080
TOLL FREE: 800 668-8873
ISSUE DATE: April 2013
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Operator's Manual
and Parts List
Roller Rotary Finishing Mower
Up to Serial No. 1212029
SERIAL # _____________________
WEB:
www.progressiveturfequip.com
P.N.120527

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual and Parts List TDR-12 TRI-DECK Roller Rotary Finishing Mower Up to Serial No. 1212029 PROGRESSIVE TURF EQUIPMENT INC. 137 WEST WILLIAM STREET SEAFORTH, ONTARIO CANADA N0K 1WO PHONE:519-527-1080 SERIAL # _____________________ TOLL FREE: 800 668-8873 WEB: www.progressiveturfequip.com P.N.120527...
  • 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 TO THE OWNER ……………………………………………… GENERAL INFORMATION ………………………………….. WARRANTY ……….………………………………………….. SPECIFICATIONS .……………………………………………. SAFETY RULES ….……… …………………………………… GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ………………………… OPERATING EQUIPMENT SAFELY ………………………… MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ………………..WELDING & WORK PRECAUTIONS ……………………….. SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS ……………………………..SAFETY DECAL LISTING …………………………………….

  • Page 6: To The Owner

    Before you operate this mower, study this manual carefully. It has been prepared to help you do a better and safer job of maintaining your mower. Use only genuine Progressive Turf Equipment Inc. replacement parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet the standards required for safe and satisfactory operation of this equipment.

  • Page 7: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION The purpose of this manual is to assist the operator in maintaining and operating Progressive Turf Equipment mowers. Read it carefully. It furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable performance. Some information may be general in nature due to unknown and varying conditions.

  • Page 8: Warranty

    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, or otherwise in connection with the sale,...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    TDR-12 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS Cutting Width 12 feet Cutting Height ½” to 4” Deck Flexibility 25” up, 15 degree down Recommended HP 25 Min – 40 Max Hydraulics Requires 1 double acting Numbers of 2 on main frame outlet, all hoses supplied to wheels tractor Transport Width 84”...

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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. Do not allow riders on the machine.

  • Page 12: 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. Make sure locking collar on PTO shaft is properly locked.

  • Page 13: Maintenance Safety Precautions

    Clean reflectors, Slow Moving Vehicle sign and lights before transporting. Use power § unit hazard lights. 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.

  • Page 14: Welding & Work Precautions

    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 15: Safety Decal Locations

    SAFETY & MAINTENANCE DECAL LOCATIONS ON MACHINE: ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DANGER – READ MANUAL MOWER MODEL DECAL – DANGER – OUTER CAUTION - TURNING TUBE CAUTION – REPLACE FRONT DECK HEIGHT SHIELDS COMPANY NAME REAR DECK HEIGHT SAFETY SIGN - OUTER DANGER - BLADE HAZARD GUARD WARNING –...

  • Page 16: Safety Decal Listing

    TDR-12 DECAL LISTING If decals become faded, damaged, or lost, replace immediately. Order decal according to corresponding Part # below. Complete decal kits are also available. TDR-12 DECAL KIT – 524002 ITEM 2 (209171) ITEM 1 (209175) ITEM 3 ITEM 4 ITEM 5 (209113) (521817)
  • Page 17 ITEM 16 ITEM 12 ITEM 14 ITEM 15 (210237) (521451) (209139) (209123) ITEM 17 ITEM 18 ITEM 19 (210238) (210239) (521455) GREASE POINT DECAL (521014)

  • Page 18: 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 19: Daily Check List

    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. 2. Check that mower is properly and securely attached to tractor with a safety chain.

  • Page 20: Hitching Mower To Tractor

    HITCHING MOWER TO TRACTOR Attach mower to drawbar only. DRAWBAR SETUP § Drawbar should be adjusted so that the input pto shaft is not extended too far during operation and pull the shaft apart. This is critical for proper PTO shaft operation.

  • Page 21: Leveling The Mower & Pto

    LEVELLING THE MOWER & PTO For proper mower operation and maximum PTO life, the mower hitch and PTO driveline must be setup correctly. a) When the mower is connected to the tractor, the mower hitch frame “A”, should be as close to level with the ground as possible. b) The connecting hitch “B”...

  • Page 22: Installing Pto Shafts

    INSTALLING PTO SHAFTS The three identical PTO shafts are used to drive the mower decks. Each PTO shaft will have one end designated a tractor end. This end should be hooked up to the main gearbox. IMPORTANT : The PTO shafts from the two wing decks must be timed when mounted to the gearbox.

  • Page 23: Cutting Height Adjustment

    CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT There are four height adjusters per mowing deck. Each adjuster (located in each corner of the deck) must be adjusted to the same height to ensure a smooth even cut. A wrench for this purpose is provided. In addition, each deck must be adjusted the same so that a level cut is obtained across the whole cutting width of the mower.

  • Page 24: Safety Chain

    SAFETY CHAIN It is recommended that the safety chain provided with this mower be attached to the towing vehicle at all times. SAFETY CHAIN Install a safety chain as shown. After attaching the safety chain, make a test run to the left and right for a short distance to check for proper adjustment.

  • Page 25: Tires

    TIRES Upon receiving your mower, check air pressure in the tires and adjust according to specifications. Main Frame Tires – 32 PSI Never inflate tires beyond 35 pounds per square inch (PSI) to seat beads. Inflation beyond 35 PSI pressure before seating the bead may break the bead or even the rim with an explosive force.

  • Page 26: Grease Compatibility

    GREASE COMPATIBILITY What Grease Is: -Grease is essentially a distilled petroleum product in the form of mineral oil (or a synthetic) which has a thickening agent such as lithium, calcium, barium, sodium, or aluminum. -Many of the thickeners will work for similar situations, but when mixing greases with different thickeners, one must review compatibility.

  • Page 27: Lubrication

    GREASING 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. DECKS P.T.O. SHAFTS FRAME · Main Input*(See Below) ·...

  • Page 28: Gearbox Oil Level

    GEARBOX OIL LEVELS IMPORTANT! DO NOT OVERFILL! MOWER MUST BE LEVEL WHEN CHECKING GEARBOX OIL LEVEL DECK GEARBOXES: Gearboxes all have an oil level plug located on the side of the gearbox. Oil should reach the bottom of this hole. If oil level is low, add oil through top plug hole of casing until oil just starts to flow out of side oil level hole.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Turn tractor engine off before performing any maintenance. Always use personal protection devices such as eye and ear protectors when performing maintenance functions. When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields are installed before placing mower in service. BLADE SERVICING Be sure safety locks are in place when working on decks in the raised position.

  • Page 30: Blade Removal & Installation

    BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Two, 1/2” X 1 3/4” grade 5 bolts with lock washers and nuts hold blade to blade spindle support bar. When changing blades, be sure that these fasteners are in good condition so they will not come loose during operation. BLADE SHARPENING IMPORTANT - When sharpening blades be sure to balance them.

  • Page 31: Spindle Inspection

    SPINDLE SERVICE: Spindles are equipped with two roller ball bearings. Adjustment is set by tightening the 1” left hand nut to 60 ft-lbs. torque for proper setting. Periodically inspect blade spindles by grasping blade, and moving from side to side. If any free play is noted, replace or repair. SPINDLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL: 1.

  • Page 32: Assembly Of Spindle

    ASSEMBLY OF SPINDLE: Only use a press that has the ram and bed 100% square to each other. If bearings are not square in housing, bearings will wear out prematurely. Press on outer race when inserting into hub and press on inner race when installing on spindle. If bearings are being changed, be sure to check bearing spacer for wear.

  • Page 33: V" Belt Adjustment

    “V” BELT ADJUSTMENT: Begin by loosening 4 bolts at the base of the gearbox. Adjusting long threaded bolt slides the gearbox back, tightening belt. After proper tension is achieved, tighten 4 bolts at base of gearbox. You may have to place a ½” nut under the head of the long threaded bolt to increase your adjustment length.

  • Page 34: Hydraulics

    HYDRAULICS: The hydraulic system on your Progressive mower is a simple cylinder system used to raise and lower the cutting decks into position. Each cylinder contains a .035 diameter restrictor orifice, which is located on the rod end to slow the speed of travel.

  • Page 35: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING: PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Belt slippage Lack of tension Increase tension oily drive conditions Clean up drive Rapid belt wear Belt slippage Increase tension belt not in proper Place in proper groove groove Belt squeal Belt slippage Increase tension Over-heated bearings Belt slippage Increase Tension...
  • Page 37 TDR-12 FINISHING MOWER PARTS MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY REAR DECK ASSEMBLY WING DECK ASSEMBLY GEARBOX MOUNT ASSEMBLY WING ASSEMBLY REAR LIFT ASSEMBLY MAIN FRAME HYDRUALICS ASSEMBLY DRIVELINE COMPONENTS REAR & RIGHT DECK GEARBOX ASSEMBLY LEFT DECK GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 4-WAY GEARBOX ASSEMBLY WING DECK PTO SHAFT REAR DECK PTO SHAFT...

  • Page 38: Blade Spindle Assembly

    BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 39 BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. O.L. GREASE FITTING 1/4 - 28, STR 521003 HEX NUT- L.H. 521002 L.H. LOCKWASHER (3PER KIT) 521773 4.4" BLADE SPINDLE PULLEY B MODELS ONLY 521790 5.9" BLADE SPINDLE PULLEY D MODELS ONLY 521301 1.125"...

  • Page 40: Rear Deck Assembly

    REAR DECK ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 41 REAR DECK ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 524178 DECK - TDR-15 524221 TDR15 ROLLER WIPER ASSEMBLY 524216 DECK ROLLER WITH SHAFTS 7/16" x 1" GR5 HEX BOLT WITH O.L. LOCKWASHER AND NUT 526494 1 1/4" ROLLER SHAFT 1/2" x 1 1/2" GR5 HEX BOLT, O.L.

  • Page 42: Wing Deck Assembly

    WING DECK ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 43 WING DECK ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 528204 DECK - TDR-12 R.H. 528214 DECK - TDR-12 L.H. (NOT SHOWN) 528208 TDR12 ROLLER WIPER ASSEMBLY 528206 DECK ROLLER WITH SHAFTS 7/16" x 1" GR5 HEX BOLT WITH O.L. LOCKWASHER AND NUT 526494 1 1/4"...

  • Page 44: Gearbox Mount Assembly

    GEARBOX MOUNT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 45 GEARBOX MOUNT ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. O.L. 9/16" x 2" GR5 HEX BOLT & LOCK WASHER DECK GEARBOX (REAR DECK & RIGHT 521012 WING DECK) DECK GEARBOX L.H. DRIVE (LEFT WING 521033 DECK) 521013 SLIDE PLATE 1/2" x 3 1/2" GR5 TAP BOLT, 521020 (FLATWASHER AND NUT-O.L.) 521019...

  • Page 46: Wing Assembly

    WING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 WING ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. O.L. 90 DEGREE GREASE FITTING 523155 WING PIVOT PIN 3/8" x 1-1/4" BOLT, O.L. 2 FLAT WASHERS AND LOCKNUT 528110 L.H. WING 5/8" x 2" BOLT, O.L. LOCKWASHER AND NUT 528202 FRONT STANDOFF (R.H. & L.H.) 528275 DECK STANDOFF BUMPER 1/2"...

  • Page 48: Rear Lift Assembly

    REAR LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 49 REAR LIFT ASSEMBLY PART ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. NUMBER 528154 FENDER - LEFT(D MODELS ONLY) 528152 FENDER - RIGHT (D MODELS ONLY) 1/2" x 1-1/2" BOLT, O.L. LOCKWASHER AND NUT 521084 TRANSPORT TIRE AND RIM 521084R TRANSPORT RIM 15 x 10 x 6 521758 TRANSPORT HUB 4000# 521747...

  • Page 50: Main Frame

    MAIN FRAME...
  • Page 51 MAIN FRAME ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 528148 FRONT HITCH ( D MODELS) 521322 4 POSITION HITCH (B MODELS) 528134 MAIN FRAME 219005 SCREW JACK O.L. 3/8" x 1-1/4" GR5 HEX BOLT ,LOCKNUT 523155 WING PIVOT PIN 528110 L.H. WING 528140 WING LOCK FRAME 304205...

  • Page 52: Hydrualics Assembly

    HYDRAULICS ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 53 HYDRAULICS ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 222006 HOSE END KIT 1/2" (2 PCS/KIT) 521334 HYDRAULIC HOSE 122" 522463 4-WAY GEARBOX COVER 521197 GEARBOX COVER SPACER 522300 2 1/2" HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 521752 COTTER PIN (6PCS/KIT) O.L. 1" FLAT WASHER 521103 WING CYLINDER PIN 521336...
  • Page 55 DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 528190 INTERMEDIATE MOUNT O.L. 1/2" x 2" GR5 HEX BOLT 600430 INTERMEDIATE SHIELD C.V. 210230 INPUT PTO SHAFT, CV (B MODELS) 521789 PTO SPACER - 0.400" 528439 INTERMEDIATE SHIELD BRACKET 521323 HOUSED FLANGE BEARING 1 3/8" O.L.

  • Page 56: Rear & Right Deck Gearbox Assembly

    DECK GEARBOX REAR DECK AND RIGHT DECK...
  • Page 57 DECK GEARBOX REAR DECK AND RIGHT DECK ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 521110 SNAP RING 521111 COVER PLATE 521112 BEARING - 6205 521113 KEY - 10 X 8 X 30 521114 SHAFT - 1 3/8" X 6 SPLINE 521115 GEAR 521116 BEARING - 6207 521117 CASING 521118 O - RING 521482 3/8"...

  • Page 58: Left Deck Gearbox Assembly

    LEFT DECK GEARBOX...
  • Page 59 LEFT DECK GEARBOX ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 521110 SNAP RING 521203 OUTPUT SHAFT COVER PLATE 521120 OIL SEAL - 35 X 52 X 7 521113 KEY - 10 X 8 X 30 521201 OUTPUT SHAFT - 1 3/8" X 6 SPLINE 521115 GEAR 521116 BEARING - 6207 521117 CASING...

  • Page 60: 4-Way Gearbox Assembly

    4 – WAY GEARBOX ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 61 4-WAY GEARBOX ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 521116 BEARING 6207 521794 SHIM KIT - 48.0 521127 OIL SEAL - 35 X 72 X 10/7 521481 STUB SHAFT - 1 3/8" SPLINE 521137 SNAP RING - 35 UNI 7435 521482 3/8" PIPE PLUG 521362 BEARING - 30207 521483...

  • Page 62: Wing Deck Pto Shaft

    WING DECK PTO ASSEMBLY 4-WAY GEARBOX END DECK GEARBOX END ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 521778 QD. YOKE 1 3/8" - 6 SPLINE (CO2) 521779 CROSS & BEARING KIT 521780 OUTER TUBE YOKE 521781 ROLL PIN FOR OUTER TUBE 521451 "DANGER"...

  • Page 63: Rear Deck Pto Shaft

    REAR DECK PTO SHAFT...

  • Page 64: Input Pto Shaft

    INPUT PTO SHAFT...

  • Page 65: Intermediate Pto Shaft

    INPUT PTO SHAFT – B MODELS TDR 15: SERIAL #1215102B AND UP TDR 12: SERIAL #1312031B AND UP...

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