Product Manual

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Note: Due to the many variations in the tractor hitch points and distances between the equipment
gearbox input shaft and the tractor PTO output shafts, some combinations may require the PTO
shafts to be shortened, as described by the following steps.
6. Raise and lower the digger in order to locate the shortest distance between the equipment
gearbox, the input shaft, and the tractor PTO output shaft. With the digger is in the shortest
distance position, shut down the tractor, and secure the digger in position.
7. Pull apart the PTO shaft and attach the outer section to the tractor PTO output shaft.
Note: Be sure to pull on the PTO shaft section to ensure that the yoke is locked into place.
8. Place and hold the inner PTO shaft section next to the outer section and check to see if the
PTO shaft is too long. Each section should end approximately 3” short of reaching the u-joint
shield on the opposite section. If the shaft is too long, measure 3” back from each u-joint
shield and mark the other shaft section. Be sure to do this for both PTO shaft halves.
Note: Do not cut the PTO shaft sections at this time.
9. Raise the digger. Raise and lower the digger in order to locate the longest distance between
the equipment input shaft and the tractor PTO output shaft. With the digger in the longest
distance position, shut down the tractor and secure the digger in position.
10. As in step 5, hold the PTO shaft sections together and check for a minimum of 6” of overlap. If
the PTO shaft has been marked for cutting, the overlap is the distance measured between the
two marks. If the PTO shaft has less than a 6” overlap, do not use it. Contact your dealer for
a replacement.
Note: If the PTO shaft length is too long, refer to the Sizing the PTO Shaft section.
11. Apply any multi-purpose grease to the outside of the male (inner) PTO shaft section.
Assemble the PTO shaft and install on the digger and the tractor.
12. Pull on the tractor side of the PTO shaft yoke to be sure it has locked into place. Make certain
the PTO shaft shielding is in place and in good working condition.
13. The PTO shaft shield has a non-rotating design and must be secured prior to equipment use.
Attach the chains on the yoke shield to a fixed object on the tractor and the equipment. This
will prevent the PTO shield from rotating (see the top of page 10).
Before Each Use
Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacturing of our product. Unfortunately, our efforts
to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator or bystander.
In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel involved in the
operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of this equipment.
It has been said, “The best safety device is an informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be that kind
of operator. It is the operator’s responsibility to read, understand, and follow all safety and operating
instructions in this manual. Accidents can be avoided.
Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to careless injuries. Read this manual and your tractor’s
manual, before assembling or operating, to acquaint yourself with the machines. If this machine is
used by someone other than the owner, or is loaned or rented, it is the owner’s responsibility to make
certain that this manual be available to the operator prior to operating. All users must: