Progressive Turf Equipment TDR-30 - Manual (Page 25)

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INSTALLING DECK PTO SHAFTS
The three identical PTO shafts are used to drive the mower decks. Each PTO shaft
will have one end designated a tractor end. This end should be hooked up to the main
gear box.
The PTO shafts from the two wing decks must be timed when mounted to the gear
box. See photo below. Mount the one side first with the yoke lying flat. The opposite
side must be mounted with the yoke lying as flat as possible. I.e. Timed.
All PTO shafts have a short chain attached on both ends. Find a location to wrap or
hook on short chain. Be sure that when decks are brought into transport position, the
safety chain will not bind or pull PTO shield. Do not forget to install the PTO spacers
to level the driveline. See section on “Hitching to the Tractor”.
Outer Wing Deck Drive Shaft
1. Connect the PTO shaft end with the longer guard cone to the outer shaft of the
main wing deck gearbox. Connect the opposite end to the outer wing deck
gearbox.
Input Drive Shaft
Align Yokes
Wing Deck
PTO
Rear Deck Drive Shaft
Align Yokes
Wing Deck
PTO