Bush Hog FTH 600, ATH 720 manual Flex-Link Tractor Top Link Lower Lift Arm Lower Link

G. Clamp end of driveline in a vice. Cut off shield where marked. (Figure 2-3).

Figure 2-3

H. Using cut off section of shield as a guide, cut shaft the same amount. (Figure 2-4)

Figure 2-4

I. Repeat steps “G” and “H” to other driveline sec- tion.

J. Deburr ends of driveline sections and clean away all chips and filings. (Figure 2-5)

K. Apply multi-purpose grease to outside of male driveline section. Assemble driveline and install on tractor and cutter. Pull on each driveline section to be sure yokes lock into place. Make certain driveline shielding is in place and in good condition.

Figure 2-5

DANGER

MAKE CERTAIN DRIVELINE YOKES ARE SECURELY FASTENED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

L. Raise cutter off ground and adjust lower lift arms to level cutter right to left. Refer to tractor oper- ator’s manual.

M. Lower cutter to work position. Adjust tractor top link to position cutter top flex link as shown in Figure 2-6. This allows cutter to “float” during opera- tion. Also lower the tractor lift arms so that lower links can also “float”.

N. Adjust tractor sway chains, stabilizer bar or equivalent to prevent side sway.

Figure 2-6 Flex-Link

Tractor

Top Link

Tractor

Lower Lift Arm

Lower Link

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