OPERATION
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.
“Bottoming Out” Check Procedure
•Disconnect driveline from the tractor and slide 
the profiles together until fully compressed.
•Place a mark on the inner shield 1/8” from the
end of the outer shield and reattach theOPERATION driveline to the PTO Shaft.
•With the PTO NOT TURNING, slowly drive the tractor with mower attached through the sharpest turn possible and watch shaft movement. With the PTO NOT TURNING, slowly drive the tractor with the mower attached through the most severe terrain conditions expected and watch shaft movement.
•If the distance between the mark and the outer shield becomes less than 2” at any point there is a potential problem bottoming out the driveline and the driveline should be shortened.
INTERSTATER 03/09 | Operation Section |
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