Progressive Turf Equipment Pro-Flex 120 14272040 And Above - Manual (Page 48)

Pro-Flex 120 Series Operator’s Manual
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Belt slippage Lack of tension Inspect & replace belt or tensioner
device as required
Oily drive conditions Clean drive
Over Loading Increase cutting height or reduce
ground speed
Wing raising during turns Close quarter turn valve
Rapid belt wear Belt slippage See Above
Belt not aligned properly Check pulley alignment and proper
spacers
Raising wings with PTO
engaged
Disengage PTO and wait for blades
to stop before raising wings
Wing raising during turns Close quarter turn valve
Belt squeal Belt slippage See Above
Over-heated bearings Belt slippage See Above
Insufficient Lubrication Add grease per manual
Insufficient Cooling Clean top of deck area surrounding
spindle
Uncut strips at wings Wing raising during turns Close quarter turn valve
Left front deck not cutting Wrong blade This is a right-hand turning blade,
install RH blade
(RH blade, painted red)
Wing safety locks will not
engage Lock chains too short Adjust chain length
Lock springs too loose Tighten lock springs
Mower Deck will not lower. Orifice in cylinder plugged Remove orifice and remove
obstruction and reassemble
Deck latch in locked position. Unlatch deck locks.
Vibration on turning Drawbar length incorrect. Adjust drawbar to specification
Damaged intermediate
bearing or tractor PTO
shaft
Input shaft does not collapse
easily under power Remove input shaft, pull apart and
deburr / grease splines
Grease at proper interval.
Premature spindle bearing
failure Lack of lubrication or grease
contaminated See information in manual for
grease
specification and
compatibility.
Improper rebuild procedure See specific instructions in manual
Improper bearings Use only OEM bearings