Progressive Turf Equipment SDR 90 - Manual (Page 11)

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HITCHING MOWER TO TRACTOR :
For proper mower operation and maximum PTO life, the mower and PTO driveline
must be setup correctly.
a) Lower three point hitch arms on tractor and align them with the lower hitch links
on both ends of the hitch assembly. Insert a 7
/ 8” pi n t o s
ecure links to lower tractor
arms.
b) Adjust tractor top link length to match distance between top link of mower and
t
r ac t or t op l i nk mount . At t ac h wi t h7/ 8” pi n.
c) Raise and lower mower to ensure that it does not come into contact with the
tractor. The links should operate smoothly and should not bind. Note that the SDR-
90 will require front bumper weights.
CONNECTING THE PTO SHAFT :
a) Ensure that the tractor engine is shut off and the parking brake is locked.
b) Holding the PTO against the end of the tractor PTO shaft, rotate the tractor
PTO by hand until the shaft slides on slightly.
c) Slide the locking collar on the PTO backwards, releasing the locking
mechanism. Hold and slide the PTO on.
d) Release the locking ring and pull the PTO shaft backwards until the locking
mechanism snaps into place.
e) Push the shaft forward and backwards to ensure that this is securely locked in
place.
f) NOTE: If mower is being used on another tractor, it is necessary to ensure
that the overall length of the PTO is correct. Check and adjusted per the steps
outlined above
CAUTION - If the PTO shaft comes off during operation, it may
cause personal injury and damage to the PTO shaft and tractor PTO.
When checking, make sure the locking collar is locked, and that the
shaft is not just jammed against the end of the tractor PTO shaft.