Progressive Turf Equipment Pro-Flex 120 14272040 And Above - Manual (Page 24)

Pro-Flex 120 Series Operator’s Manual
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swivel to hold it level while aligning the hitch. Do not operate
mower with the hitch pin in the hitch swivel.
HITCHING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR
Crushing Hazard between tractor and mower. Never allow
anyone to stand between tractor and mower while backing-up to
the mower
1) With the draw pin placed in the hitch clevis, back the tractor to
the hitch clevis.
2) When the draw pin holes are aligned, place the tractor
controls in the park position, shut the engine off and engage
the parking brake.
3) Remove draw pin from the hitch clevis and place in the draw
pin hole connecting the mower to the tractor.
4) Raise parking jack fully and place in storage position.
STOWING THE JACK
The jack cannot be stowed in the parked position while mowing. A
second storage position is provided along the frame of the mower to
avoid damage to the jack while mowing (shown at right).
CONNECTING THE TRACTOR PTO
1) Ensure that the tractor engine is shut off, the parking brake is
engaged and the mower is securely hitched to the tractor.
2) Lift input PTO shaft from PTO support, ensuring that PTO
support swings down and rests on frame tube.
3) Slide the mower input shaft locking collar backwards, opening
the locking mechanism. Locking collar should remain in an
open position
4) When it is safe to do so, hold the PTO against the end of the
tractor PTO shaft, rotate the tractor PTO by hand until the
shaft slides on slightly.
5) Slide the yoke onto the tractor’s PTO.
6) The locking collar should automatically engage when the
yoke is properly engaged with the tractor PTO.
7) Attempt to move the shaft forward and backwards to ensure
that it is securely locked in place.
8) Attach the PTO cover safety chain to the tractor. Ensure
cover is properly retained by the chain on the mower end.
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.