Progressive Turf Equipment 522407 - Manual (Page 4)

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” can be removed and turned over to give more height
adjustments. Set in the best position for the mower frame to be level as possible.
c) To ensure proper life of the PTO shaft, the driveline from the mower gearbox “D” to
the PTO shaft “E” on the tractor should be in a straight line.
d) Spacers “F” are provided under the hose support “C”, to allow adjustment up or
down. Each spacer is ½” high. Sixteen are provided, for a 2” total adjustment, four on
each corner.
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 it is securely locked in place.
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.