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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SDR 90, SDR65 Single Deck
ROTARY ROLLER MOWER
PROGRESSIVE TURF EQUIPMENT INC.
137 WEST WILLIAM STREET
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO
CANADA N0K 1WO
PHONE: 519-527-1080
FAX: 519-527-2275
WATTS: 1-800-668-8873
SERIAL # ____________
Website: www.progressiveturfequip.com
Email : info@progressiveturfequip.com
ISSUE DATE: AUGUST 2007
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION TO THE OWNER …………………………………………….. 3 GENERAL INFORMATION ………………………………… 4 WARRANTY ………………………………………………… 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………….. 7 8 SAFETY DECALS ……………………………………… 9 MAINTENANCE SAFETY …………………………………... OPERATION OF THE MOWER DAILY CHECK LIST …………………………………………. 10 HITCHING MOWER TO TRACTOR …………………………. 11 CONNECTING PTO SHAFTS ………………………………… 11 ADJUSTING PTO LENGTH …………………………………. 12 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT …………………
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TO THE OWNER: Before you operate this mower, study this manual carefully. It has been prepared to help you do a better and safer job of maintaining your mower. Use only genuine Progressive Turf Equipment Inc. replacement parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet the standards required for safe and satisfactory operation of this equipment. Blades are especially important. Their manufacturing process is a very exacting one and only a handful of blade producers are capable of
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GENERAL INFORMATION: The purpose of this manual is to assist the operator in maintaining and operating Progressive Turf Equipment mowers. Read it carefully. It furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable performance. Some information may be general in nature due to unknown and varying conditions. However, through experience and these instructions, you should be able to develop operating procedures suitable to your particular situation. Throughout this ma
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WARRANTY POLICY (To validate warranty, the Delivery and Warranty Registration form must be completely filled out & mailed to Progressive Turf Equipment Inc.) Progressive Turf Equipment Inc. warrants each new product to be free of defects in material and workmanship to the original purchaser. Warranty will be applicable, from the original date of purchase. Pro-Flex 120, TD65-2, TD65, TD92, Pro-Max 36, TDR-22, TDR-15, SDR-65, SDR-90 FOR ALL APPLICATIONS - 12 MONTHS This warranty coverage supersede
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SAFETY WORK SAFELY ---- FOLLOW THESE RULES Instructions given with this symbol are for personal safety. Be sure you and your workers follow them. A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST INSURANCE AGAINST AN ACCIDENT BEFORE HANDLING ANY EQUIPMENT READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL. To avoid accident or injury, do not allow anyone to operate this equipment without proper instructions. Any person who operates this equipment must be instructed in and be capable of the safe operation of the unit. Know your contro
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SDR MOWER SPECIFICATIONS SDR-65 SDR-90 Cutting 65” 90” Dimensions Deck Width Length Depth Width Length Depth Dimensions 72” 51” 7” 97” 52” 7” Recommended 25 hp* 35 hp* HP Weight 975 LBS 1380 LBS Speeds TRACTOR PTO– 540 rpm TRACTOR PTO– 540 rpm Blades– 3040 rpm Blades– 2890 rpm Blade tip speed - 18 287 rpm Blade tip speed– 18 300 fpm Blades 3 - 23” Blades 4 - 24” Blades 5/16” x 2 1/2” heat treated alloy steel blades Spindles 3 Spindles, 30 mm 4 spindles, 35 mm Supp
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OBEY THESE SAFETY DECALS: If decals become faded, damaged, or lost, replace immediately. Item 2 ITEM 1 ITEM 3 ITEM 4 ITEM 5 ITEM 6 8
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MAINTENANCE SAFETY: Never work on mower without safety locks in place, if decks are in raised position. Keep tractor and mower in good operating condition and all safety devices in place. Frequently check blade mounting bolts for tightness. Periodically check to ensure all bolts are tight and that all nuts, screws and cotter pins are properly installed to ensure that the mower is in a safe condition. PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS: The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fasteners
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OPERATING THE MOWER: A careful and knowledgeable operator is the best insurance against an accident. Allow no riders on any equipment. If tractor is equipped with R.O.P.S., use the seat belt for maximum protection. Make sure that everyone is clear of the tractor and mower before starting the engine or operating. DAILY CHECK LIST: 1. Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough soled work shoes. Never operate tractor or implements in b
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HITCHING MOWER TO TRACTOR: For proper mower operation and maximum PTO life, the mower and PTO driveline must be setup correctly. a) Lower three point hitch arms on tractor and align them with the lower hitch links on both ends of the hitch assembly. Insert a7/8” pin to s ecure links to lower tractor arms. b) Adjust tractor top link length to match distance between top link of mower and tractor top link mount. Attach with7/8” pin. c) Raise and lower mower to ensure that it does not come into cont
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Adjusting the PTO shaft to the correct length IMPORTANT: When checking driveline PTO shaft minimum length, it is necessary to align and level the tractor’s PTO shaft with the gearbox shaft of the mower. 1. Measure the shortest distance possible between the tractor PTO shaft and the gearbox shaft of the mower. The lower links on the 3 point hitch must be hanging downward to obtain the shortest length (see diagram 1). lower links Diagram 1 2. Shorten the driveline PTO shaft as follows: a. Make sur
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CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: There are four height adjusters per mowing deck. Each adjuster (located in each corner of the deck) must be adjusted to the same height to ensure a smooth even cut. A wrench for this purpose is provided. In addition, each deck must be adjusted the same so that a level cut is obtained across the whole cutting width of the mower.Mower cutting height adjustment is made by turning a 5/8” nut on top of an acme treaded rod which makes up the height adjuster. A washer under
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TRANSPORTING MOWERS: CAUTION - When traveling on public roadways, use flashing amber lights and S.M.V. emblem on rear of mower to provide greater visibility to other traffic. WARNING - When towing this mower the following information concerning road speed should be strictly adhered to. WEIGHT OF MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TOWING VEHICLE ROAD SPEED 4500# or more Up to 20 mph (32km/h) Less than 4500# but Up to 10 mph (16km/h) More than 2300# Less than 2300# DO NOT TOW CAUTION - Always have safety chain att
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An Important Word On Grease Compatibility What Grease Is: -Grease is essentially a distilled petroleum product in the form of mineral oil (or a synthetic) which has a thickening agent such as lithium, calcium, barium, sodium, or aluminum. -Many of the thickeners will work for similar situations, but when mixing greases with different thickeners, one must review compatibility. Grease incompatibility will actually decrease the lubrication ability of the grease, and cause premature part failure. -T
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LUBRICATION: A properly maintained lubrication schedule will provide a smooth running machine for many years. The following information shows and describes where all lubrication points are located. DECK P.T.O. SHAFTS Main Input*(See Spindles* (See Manual) Below) Pull Apart Sliding Tubes once per week and *As Required lubricate *As Required CHECK FOR PROPER OIL LEVEL IN GEARBOXES DAILY GREASING SCHEDULE & LOCATION BLADE SPINDLE GREASING: The top bearing on all spindle assemblies has a shiel
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GEARBOX OIL LEVEL: IMPORTANT! DO NOT OVERFILL! MOWER MUST BE LEVEL WHEN CHECKING GEARBOX OIL LEVEL DECK GEARBOX: Gearboxes all have an oil level plug located on the side of the gearbox. Oil should reach the bottom of this hole. If oil level is low, add oil through top plug hole of casing until oil just starts to flow out of side oil level hole. Replace and tighten plugs. Use 80W90-gear oil or equivalent. Filler Plug Level Plug 17
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MAINTENANCE: WARNING - Turn tractor engine off before performing any maintenance. CAUTION - Always use personal protection devices such as eye and ear protectors when performing maintenance functions. WARNING - When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields are installed before placing mower in service. BLADE SERVICING: WARNING - Be sure safety locks are in place when working on decks in the raised position. The tractor hydraulic system could fail, causing decks
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BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION: Two,1/2”X 13/4” grade 5 bolts with lockwashers and nuts hold blade to blade spindle support bar. When changing blades, be sure that these fasteners are in good condition so they will not come loose during operation. BLADE SHARPENING: IMPORTANT - When sharpening blades be sure to balance them. Unbalanced blades will cause excessive vibration, which can damage blade spindle bearings. Vibration may also cause structural cracks in spindle housing. Follow original shar
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SPINDLE INSPECTION: Spindles are equipped with two roller ball bearings. Adjustment is set by tightening the 1” left hand nut to 60 ft -lbs. torque for proper setting. Periodically inspect blade spindles by grasping blade, and moving from side to side. If any free play is noted, replace or repair. SPINDLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL: Remove blade from spindle. Remove belt shield. Loosen 4 bolts that hold gearbox to mount. Loosen 1/2” x 3 1/2” tap bolts and slide gearbox toward front until belt is easy to r
