Bush Hog RDTH 84 Danger Make Certain Driveline Yokes, Are Securely Fastened. Failure, 6 Flex-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 link as shown in Figure

2-6. This allows cutter to “float” during operation.

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

Figure 2-6 Flex-Link

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