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Operation section 3 -

MOWER 04/13

OPERATION SECTION

Driveline Attachment

The driveline yoke and tractor PTO shaft must be dirt free and greased for attachment. To connect the mower driveline to the trac-

tor PTO output shaft, pull the driveline yoke collar back and align the grooves and splines of the yoke with those of the PTO shaft.

Push the driveline yoke onto the PTO shaft, release the locking collar, and position the yoke until the locking collar balls are seated

onto the PTO shaft. Push and pull the driveline back and forth several times to ensure a secure attachment. After the driveline is

securely attached, place the tractor PTO master shield back in the operating position. OPS-R-0003When attaching the Implement

input driveline to the Tractor PTO, it is important that the connecting yoke spring activated locking collar slides freely and the locking

balls are seated securely in the groove on the Tractor PTO shaft. Push and pull the driveline back and forth several times to ensure

it is securely attached. A driveline not attached correctly to the Tractor PTO shaft could come loose and result in personal injury and

damage to the Implement. (S3PT-17)

Driveline Length Check

WARNING

Before operating the Implement, check to make sure the Implement input driveline will not bottom out or become

disengaged. Bottoming out occurs when the inner shaft penetrates the outer housing until the assembly becomes

solid-it can shorten no more. Bottoming out can cause serious damage to the Tractor PTO by pushing the PTO into

the Tractor and through the support bearings or downward onto the PTO shaft, breaking it off. A broken driveline can

cause personal injury. (S3PT-18)

When tting the mower to the tractor, the telescoping driveline must be inspected to ensure that at its most compressed position, the

proles do not “bottom out”, and when at its farthest extended position, there is sufcient engagement between the proles to operate

safely. At its shortest length, there must be at least a 1” clearance between each prole end and opposite prole universal joint. At its

farthest operating extension, a minimum prole engagement of 12” must be maintained.

“Bottoming Out” Check Procedure

• Disconnect driveline from the tractor and slide the proles together until

fully compressed.

• Place a mark on the inner shield 1/8” from the end of the outer shield and

reattach the driveline to the PTO Shaft.

• With the PTO NOT TURNING, slowly drive the tractor with mower at-

tached through the sharpest turn possible and watch shaft movement.

With the PTO NOT TURNING, slowly drive the tractor with the mower

attached through the most severe terrain conditions expected and watch

shaft movement.

• If the distance between the mark and the outer shield becomes less than

2” at any point there is a potential problem bottoming out the driveline

and the driveline should be shortened. OPS-F-0001

Shorten the driveline proles as follows:

• Remove the driveline from the tractor.

• Position the mower to the point with the shortest distance between

the tractor PTO shaft and cutter gearbox. Shut down the tractor and

securely block the mower in this position.

• Pull driveline apart and reattach yoke to PTO shaft.

• Hold driveline sections parallel to one another and measure back 1”

from yoke of each shaft and place mark on opposite section. Cut this

length off with a saw.

• Round off all sharp edges and debur.

• Thoroughly grease then reinstall the driveline.

• Recheck for proper operation.

Engagement Check Procedure

• With the driveline attached, position the mower to the point where the telescoping driveline is at its maximum extension. Com-

pletely shut down the tractor and secure in position.

• Mark the inner driveline shield 1/8” from the end of the outer shield.

• Disconnect the driveline from the tractor and separate the two driveline halves.

• Measure the distance from the mark to the end of the inner prole. This length is the amount the driveline proles were engaged.

• If the engaged length is less than 12” the shaft is considered too short and should be replaced with a longer shaft. Consult an

authorized dealer to purchase the required driveline length.

NOTE: If the driveline cannot be shortened and still maintain the required prole engagement, the operator must be made

aware of terrain conditions and avoid situations which pose a potential problem to avoid damaging the driveline. OPS-F-0002