Maintenance Safety - Progressive Turf Equipment TD 92 Operator's Manual And Parts List

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

 Never work on mower without safety locks in place, if decks are in raised
position.
 Keep tractor and mower in good operating condition and all safety devices
in place.
 Frequently check blade mounting bolts for tightness.
 Periodically check to ensure that all bolts are tight and that all nuts, screws
and cotter pins are properly installed to ensure mower is in a safe condition.
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. Only SAE Grade 5 fasteners are to be
used in the assembly of this machine, or as otherwise specified in this
manual.
SAE Grade 2
(No Dashes)
Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton-Meters)
:
Bolt Head Markings
SAE Grade 5
(3 Dashes)
Bolt Diameter (in.)
5/16
3/8
7/16
½
9/16
5/8
¾
7/8
1
1" L.H. Spindle Nut
:
SAE Grade 8
(6 Dashes)
SAE Grade 5
21 (28)
38 (52)
55 (75)
85 (115)
125 (170)
175 (240)
300 (410)
450 (610)
680 (925)
60 (82)
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