ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
Attach safety tow chain to flex arm and tractor. Fasten the large loop of the safety chain to the hitch, using the 1” bolt, washer, and nut. Attach the other end of the chain to tractor. Refer to your tractor operator’s manual for complete instructions to attach chain to tractor. Adjust length to allow only enough slack as is needed for turning. Lock hook on chain. Ensure chain rating is equal to, or greater than the gross weight of the towed equipment.
WARNING! Do not use safety tow chain for towing. Replace entire chain if any link or end fitting is broken, stretched, or otherwise deformed.
5. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT
The driveline yoke and tractor PTO shaft must be dirt free and greased for attachment.
1.Start by using the driveline that was shipped with the cutter being used.To connect the driveline to the tractor PTO output shaft, twist driveline yoke collar 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.
2.Use the driveline that was shipped with the flex arm to connect to the flexarm and cutter.Connect the mower driveline to the gearbox output shaft, twist driveline yoke collar and align the grooves and splines of the yoke with those of the gearbox output shaft. Push the driveline yoke onto the output shaft, release the locking collar, and position the yoke until the locking collar balls are seated onto the output shaft. Push and pull the driveline back and forth several times to ensure a secure attachment.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use a
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the PTO with the flex arm in the transport position for extended periods of time. This may cause driveline vibration and will accelerate universal joint wear.
FLX15/10 04/06 | Assembly Section |
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