Progressive-turf-equipment Pro-Max 36 User Manual

Operator’s Manual and Parts List PRO-MAX 36 Rotary Finishing Mower Serial No. 1336228 and up PROGRESSIVE TURF EQUIPMENT INC. 137 WEST WILLIAM STREE

10  Power unit must be equipped with ROPS and seat belt. Foldable ROPS must be secured in the upright position. Follow recommendations of

11  If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally during operation, stop the mower, shut down power unit, and immediately check for t

12  Immediately replace any hydraulic hose that shows signs of swelling, wear, leaks or damage so it does not burst.  Do not use your han

13 SAFETY & MAINTENANCE DECAL LOCATIONS ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 CAUTION – READ MANUAL 1 9 CAUTION – PM3

14 PM36 DECAL LISTING If decals become faded, damaged or lost, replace immediately. Order according to corresponding Part # below. Complete

15 ITEM 10 (521119) ITEM 11 (209119) ITEM 12 (209105) ITEM 13 (209118) ITEM 14 (209112) ITEM 15 (521451) ITEM 16 (521455) GREASE POINT DECAL

16 MOWER SETUP FOR OPERATION: HITCHING TO TRACTOR: Before hitching the mower to the tractor, a number of conditions must be checked. Havin

17 Tractor Drawbar: 1. Raise or remove the safety guard around the tractor PTO shaft. 2. Using a straight edge, measure the distance from

18 9. 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 st

19 TD92 – HOOK UP TO Pro-Max 36: 1. With the transport wheel locked on the Pro-Max 36, back up to within 12” of the TD92 mower. 2. Remo

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20 TD92 CONNECTING FRAME: A connecting frame is provided with the Pro-Max 36, that mounts to the TD92 mower, and is used to connect the two

21 TD92 CONNECTING LINK: The connecting link is used to lock and stabilize the Pro-Max 36 and the TD92 mowers together. It is important that

22 CONNECTING THE PTO SHAFT: 1. Ensure that the tractor engine is shut off and the parking brake is locked. 2. Holding the PTO against th

23 OPERATION OF THE MOWER: A careful and knowledgeable operator is the best insurance against an accident. Allow no riders on any equipment

24 PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS: The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fasteners on Progressive Turf Equipment mowers.

25 CUTTING HEIGHT AND ADJUSTMENT: Mower cutting height adjustment is made by removing the lynchpin from the top of each castor stem (square

26 DECK POSITION BUSHING: This spacer bushing can be mounted on either side of the wing deck swivel. Bushing shown mounted on the insi

27 seated properly. If not, deflate the tire, unseat beads and repeat the above mounting procedure. After properly seatin

28 An Important Word On Grease Compatibility What Grease Is: -Grease is essentially a distilled petroleum product in the form of mineral oil

29 TRANSPORTING THE MOWER: When traveling on public roadways, use flashing amber lights and Slow Moving Vehicle sign on the rear of the m

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO THE OWNER …………………………………………………………….. 3 GENERAL INFORMATION …………………………………………………… 4 SPECIFICATIONS

30 Safety chains are also provided for the rear TD92 Mower. These must be connected to the rear of the Pro-Max 36 at all times. Be sure t

31 TRANSPORTING THE PRO-MAX 36 ONLY: When transporting the Pro-Max 36 without the TD92 mower attached to the rear, the castor wheel lockout

32 MAINTENANCE: Turn tractor engine off before performing any maintenance. Always use personal protection devices such as eye and ear pro

33 BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION: Two, 1/2” x 1 3/4” grade 5 bolts with lock washers and nuts hold the blade to blade spindle suppo

34 SPINDLE INSPECTION: Spindles are equipped with two ball bearings. Adjustment is set by tightening the 1” NF left hand nut to 60 ft-lbs t

35 ASSEMBLY OF SPINDLE: Only use a press that has the ram and bed 100% square to each other. If bearings are not square in housing, bearing

36 “V” BELT ADJUSTMENT: Begin by loosening 4 bolts at the base of the gearbox, adjusting the long threaded bolt slides the gearbox back, the

37 HYDRAULICS: The hydraulic system on your Progressive mower is a simple cylinder system used to raise and lower the cutting dec

38 TROUBLESHOOTING: PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY VIBRATION WHEN TURNING DRAWBAR LENGTH INCORRECT CHECK DRAW BAR LENGTH SPECS AND ADJUST HITCH PLAT

Parts List PRO-MAX 36 Model: PM-36 Effective serial number: 1536237 and up. P.N. 120515 Issue Date: January 2015 Si No Lee Ingles, Pida Ayuda a

4 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 m

Serial Number Location The serial number plate for the machine is located on the left side of the main frame tube at the front of the machine. Fo

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual Maintenance Maintenance should always be performed by a qualified service technician familiar with servicing similar equip

PARTS ORDERING GUIDE The following instructions are offered to help eliminate needless delay and error in processing purchase orders for the equipm

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 1 Table of Contents 1 DECK ASSEMBLY ...

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 2 1 DECK ASSEMBLY 1.1 Blade Spindle Assembly 02/2015

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 3 1.2 Blade Options 12/2014

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 4 1.3 Gearbox Assembly 12/2014

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 5 1.4 Deck Assembly 02/2015

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 6 2 FRAME ASSEMBLY 2.1 Main Frame 03/2015

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 7 2.2 Wing Frame 12/2014

5 GENERAL INFORMATION: The main purpose of this manual is to assist the operator in maintaining and operating Progressive Tu

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 8 2.3 Connecting Frame 12/2014

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 9 2.4 Caster Arm Assemblies 12/2014

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 10 2.5 Tire Assemblies 12/2014

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 11 3 HYDRAULICS 3.1 Hydraulics 02/2015

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 12 4 DRIVELINE 4.1 Driveline 12/2014

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 13 4.2 Input PTO Shaft 12/2014

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 14 4.3 Intermediate PTO Shaft

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 15 4.4 Deck PTO Shaft 12/2014

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 16 4.5 Rear Output PTO Shaft 12/2014

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 17 4.6 Deck Gearbox 12/2014

6 SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION Pro-Max 36 Cutting Width 36’ Cutting Height 3/4” to 5” Recommended PTO HP 80 to 110 (or 64% more than what is c

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 18 4.7 4 Way Gearbox 12/2014

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 19 5 DECALS 5.1 Safety If decals become faded, damaged or lost, replace immediately. Order according to corresponding part n

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 20 521119 8HR DECAL- PTO GREASE 209119 PM36 DECK SIDE DECAL 209105 DECAL - NOTICE 209118 DECAL – INDICATOR – PM36 INPUT 52

Pro-Max 36 Parts Manual 21 5.2 General Info

7 WARRANTY POLICY Progressive Turf Equipment Inc. warrants each new product to be free of defects in material and workmanship to the origina

8 SAFETY RULES All rotary mowers are potentially dangerous machines; this mower has been designed to minimize the safety risks to the operato

9 WARNING! – Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe personal or death. CAUTION! – Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD res