Progressive Turf Equipment SDR65, SDR 90 manual Adjusting the PTO shaft to the correct length

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Adjusting the PTO shaft to the correct length

IMPORTANT:

When checking driveline PTO shaft minimum length, it is necessary to

 

alignandlevelthetractor’sPTOshaftwiththegearboxshaftofthemower.

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 sure the tractor PTO shaft and the mower PTO shaft are level with each other.

b.Separate the two driveline shaft halves and connect one half to the tractor PTO shaft and the other half to the mower gearbox shaft.

c.Hold driveline shaft halves side by side to determine if they are too long. The shieldsoneachhalfshouldendapproximately3”fromtheuniversaljointshield. Measure3”backfromtheuniversaljointshield(dimensionXonDiagram2)and mark that location on the inner and outer shields.

d.Cutoftheoutershieldatdimension‘A’.Measuredimension‘A’fromtheendof the outer shaft and cut the same amount off of the outer shaft. Cut off the inner shieldatdimension‘B’.Measuredimension‘B’fromtheendoftheinnershaft and cut the same amount off of the inner shaft.

e.Remove all burrs from shafts. Keep shaft ends square not rounded off. Clean all filings from drive shield tubes.

f.Once driveline has been reassembled, check to make sure the driveline does not bottom out in the shortest position.

AX

Mower

PTO

X

Diagram 2 12

Tractor

PTO

B

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Contents OPERATOR’SMANUAL Table of Contents To the Owner General Information ModelWarranty Policy For ALL Applications 12 MonthsSafety Operating SafelyWork Safely ---- Follow These Rules SDR Mower Specifications SDR-65 SDR-90Obey These Safety Decals Maintenance Safety Proper Torque for FastenersOperating the Mower Daily Check ListConnecting the PTO Shaft Hitching Mower to TractorAdjusting the PTO shaft to the correct length Cutting Height Adjustment Power TAKE-OFF Transporting MowersAn Important Word On Grease Compatibility Lubrication Blade Spindle GreasingDeck O. ShaftsGearbox OIL Level Maintenance Blade Servicing Blade Removal and Installation Blade SharpeningSpindle Assembly Removal Spindle Assembly InstallationSpindle Inspection Spindle RepairAssembly of Spindle Vbeltadjustment VbelttensionChecking Belt Tension Trouble Shooting Problem Cause Remedy

SDR 90, SDR65 specifications

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