Progressive Turf Equipment 522407 User Manual
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CHECK PTO LENGTH DURING TURNS:
During the mowing operation the tractor should be able to make turns without
damage to the driveline. To ensure proper setup check the following conditions:
a) With the tractor in the lowest gear and travelling very slowly, make a sharp
turn to the right.
b) Watch the PTO shielding to make sure the PTO shaft does not totally collapse.
There should be 1” to 2” of black PTO shielding left at maximum turn. Fig. 1
c) If there is more or less shaft showing, check the distance of the drawbar to the
tractor PTO shaft. It should be between 14” to 15” from the end of the PTO
shaft to the center of the drawpin hole.
Figure 1
NOTE: This is not the worst condition. Making turns while the tractor is angling
up a hill will cause the PTO shaft to collapse even more. The operator should
avoid making sharp turns on uneven ground.