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Section 2: Operating

Driveline Installation

Refer to Figure 2-3 on page 14:

An additional driveline may be required if Disc Mower is to be used on more than one tractor especially if a quick hitch is used.

a.Raise or lower 3-point lower arms until Disc Mower and tractor PTO shafts are approximately level with each other. Securely block Disc Mower frame in this position.

b.Set tractor in park, shut tractor engine off, set park brake and remove switch key.

!WARNING

Damaged drivelines can cause serious injury or death.

!CAUTION

Tractor PTO shield and all Disc Mower guards must be in place at all times during operation!

!WARNING

Damaged drivelines can cause serious injury or death.

c.Pull driveline apart into two sections as shown in Figure 2-3. Attach outer driveline universal joint to tractor PTO shaft. Attach inner driveline universal joint to gearbox shaft. Pull on each driveline section to be sure universal joints are secured to the shafts.

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 universal joint shield and make a mark at this location on inner and outer driveline shields.

!CAUTION

Always engage parking brake, shut off tractor and remove key before dismounting from tractor.

IMPORTANT: Some tractors are equipped with multi-speed PTO ranges. Be certain your tractor ‘s PTO is set for 540 rpm.

IMPORTANT: Always check driveline minimum length during initial setup, when connecting to a different tractor and when alternating between using a quick hitch and a standard 3-point hitch. More than one driveline may be required to fit all applications.

IMPORTANT: It is necessary to aligning tractor’s PTO shaft level with Disc Mower’s gearbox shaft when checking driveline minimum length. Too long a driveline can damage tractor, gearbox and driveline.

Checking Driveline Minimum Length

Refer to Figure 2-3:

1.Start tractor and slowly engage 3-point to move lower arms until Disc Mower’s gearbox shaft is approximately level with tractor's PTO shaft.

2.Slide inner yoke of driveline over gearbox shaft and secure in place.

3.Slide outer yoke of driveline over tractor PTO shaft and secure with locking collar. Skip to step 5 on page 14 if driveline fits between tractor and Disc Mower.

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

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.

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Figure 2-3

5.Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of outer driveline shaft and reassemble the two shafts.

6.Attach inner driveline yoke to mower gearbox input shaft.

7.Attach outer driveline yoke to tractor's PTO shaft.

8.The driveline should now be moved back and forth to insure that both ends are secured to the tractor and Disc Mower PTO shafts. Reattach any end that is loose.

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Land Pride DM3706 Series, DM3705 Series, DM3707 Series manual Driveline Installation, Checking Driveline Minimum Length
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DM3707 Series, DM3706 Series, DM3705 Series specifications

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