OPERATION
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
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 drive line can cause personal injury.
When fitting the mower to the tractor, the telescoping driveline must be inspected to ensure that at its most compressed position, the profiles do not “bottom out”, and when at its farthest extended position, there is sufficient engagement between the profiles to operate safely. At its shortest length, there must be at least a 1” clearance between each profile end and opposite profile universal joint. At its farthest operating extension, a minimum profile engagement of 12” must be maintained.
Driveline Clearance.
Pull Type Units - After adjusting drawbar to correct length and attaching mower, check driveline for telescoping clearance. Before engaging PTO ensure driveline does not bottom out during sharp turns. Check vertical clearance between driveline and hitch pin. Driveline should have a minimum overlap of 5” at all times.
•Disengage the driveline from the tractor PTO shaft.
•Slide the driveline together until it “bottoms out” solidly.
•Apply colored tape to the inner shield 1/8” from the end of the outer shield.
•Reattach the driveline to the PTO shaft.
Driveline may bottom out or come in contact with hitch while traveling over uneven terrain.
A loose driveline could slip off and result in personal injury or damage to shredder. When attaching driveline yoke to tractor PTO shaft, it is important that
RC12 12/05 | Operation Section |
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