Land Pride Powered Ditchers, DTM55, DT55 manual Table of Contents

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Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up

IMPORTANT: It is necessary to align the tractor’s PTO shaft level with the Powered Ditcher’s drive shaft when checking driveline minimum length. Too long a driveline can damage tractor, driveline and Powered Ditcher.

1.Start tractor and slowly engage tractor’s hydraulic

3-point lever to move the lower arms up or down until the driveline shaft is approximately level. Securely block the Powered Ditcher in this position.

Refer to Figure 1-2 on page 9:

2.Place tractor gear selector in park, shut tractor engine off, set park brake and remove switch key.

IMPORTANT: The inner shield half attaches to the Ditcher.

3.Attach driveline to Powered Ditcher and tractor as follows:

a.Slide inner universal joint of driveline over the Powered Ditcher’s drive shaft and secure with locking collar.

b.Slide outer universal joint driveline over the tractor's PTO shaft and secure with locking collar.

c.Skip to "Driveline Maximum Allowable Length" if driveline fits.

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Driveline Shortening

Figure 1-2

4.The driveline will require shortening if it is too long to fit between the tractor and Powered Ditcher. Shorten driveline as follows:

a.Make sure the Powered Ditcher and tractor PTO shafts are level with each other and the implement is securely supported at this height with support blocks.

b.Pull driveline profiles apart into two sections as shown in Figure 1-2.

c.Attach outer driveline universal joint to tractor PTO shaft and inner driveline universal joint to

gearbox shaft. Pull on each driveline section to be sure universal joints are secured.

d.Hold driveline sections parallel to each other to determine if they are too long. The inner and outer shields on each section should end approximately 1" short of reaching the universal joint shield on the adjacent section (see “B” dimension). If they are too long, measure 1" (“B” dimension) back from the universal joint shield and make a mark at this location on the inner and outer shields.

e.Cut off inner shield at mark (“X” dimension). Cut same amount off inner shaft (“X1” dimension). Repeat cut off procedure (“Y” & “Y1” dimensions) to cut outer driveline half.

f.Remove all burrs and cuttings.

Driveline Maximum Allowable Length

Be sure to check driveline minimum length before checking driveline maximum allowable length.

Refer to Figure 1-3:

Driveline maximum allowable length, when fully extended, must have a minimum overlap of profile tubes by not less than 1/2 the free length with both inner and outer profile tubes being of equal length.

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Outer Shielding has been removed for clarity.

Driveline Maximum Length

Figure 1-3

1.Pull inner and outer profiles apart. Measure and record free length of both profiles. They should be the same.

2.With driveline profiles pulled apart, apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the outer profile and reassemble the two profiles.

3.Move driveline halves together until profile tubes overlap by 1/2 the free length. Measure and record maximum allowable length shown in Figure 1-3.

4.Attach inner driveline yoke to drive shaft and outer driveline yoke to tractor's PTO shaft.

5.The driveline should now be moved back and forth to insure that both ends are secured. Reattach any end that is loose.

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Contents Powered Ditchers Table of Contents Shutdown and Storage Important Safety InformationBe Aware Signal Words For Your ProtectionTransport Machinery Safely Use Safety Lights and DevicesPractice Safe Maintenance Keep Riders Off Machinery Prepare for EmergenciesWear Protective Equipment Avoid High Pressure Fluids HazardSafety Labels 838-381C 818-719C838-295C 838-287C 818-230C Chute Option 818-229C Chute OptionIntroduction Using This ManualApplication Owner AssistanceTractor Hook-Up Assembly and Set-UpTractor Requirements Driveline Set-UpTable of Contents Hydraulic Chute Option Assembly Manual Chute Option AssemblyGauge Wheel Option Assembly Ripper Option AssemblySkid Shoe Option Assembly General Operating Instructions Operating ChecklistTransporting Operating InstructionsTable of Contents Gauge Wheel Drive Chain AdjustmentRipper Depth Adjustment AdjustmentsHydraulic Chute Adjustment Manual Chute AdjustmentStorage MaintenanceDrive Chain Maintenance Maintenance & LubricationDrive Sprocket and Drive Chain Replacement Hours LubricationGauge Wheel Option Bearing Driveline ShaftsDriveline U-Joints Zerks Both Ends Specifications & Capacities DTM55 Series Powered DitcherFeatures Benefits Features & BenefitsProblem Cause Solution Driveline Vibrates TroubleshootingTire Size Inflation Torque Values Chart For Common Bolt SizeTire Inflation Chart Appendix24 DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M Warranty Corporate Office P.O. Box Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA
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Powered Ditchers, DT55, DTM55 specifications

Land Pride DTM55 and DT55 are powerful and versatile options for those in need of high-performance implements for their compact tractors. Designed for efficiency and durability, these models stand out in the market for their innovative features and robust construction.

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