Land Pride RTR0542 Table of Contents, Assembly and Set-Up, Refer to -1 on page, Refer to Figure

Table of Contents

Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up

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Driveline Shortening

Figure 1-12

Refer to Figure 1-1on page 10:

IMPORTANT: The implement must be raised fully up when checking to see if the driveline will fit correctly between tractor and tiller.

1.Start tractor and slowly engage tractor’s hydraulic 3-point to lift the arms fully up.

2.Slide the slip clutch or shear bolt yoke end of driveline (#9) over the splined input shaft of gearbox (#3). Secure with driveline yoke locking device.

3.Slide the opposite driveline yoke end over the tractor’s splined driveline shaft. Secure with driveline yoke locking device. Skip to step 5 if driveline fits between tractor and implement.

Refer to Figure 1-12:

4.The driveline will require shortening if it is too long. Shorten driveline as follows:

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

b.Pull driveline apart into two sections as shown in Figure 1-12.Attach the outer driveline universal joint to the tractor shaft and inner driveline universal joint to the tiller gearbox shaft. Pull on each driveline section to be sure the universal joints are secured to the shafts.

c.Hold the driveline sections parallel to each other to determine if they are too long. The inner and outer shields on each section should end approximately 1/4" short of reaching the universal joint shield on the adjacent section

(see “B” dimension). If they are too long, measure 1/4" (“B” dimension) back from the universal joint shield and make a mark at this location on the inner and outer driveline shields.

d.Cut off the inner shield at the mark (“X” dimension). Cut the same amount off the inner shaft (“X1” dimension). Repeat cut off procedure (“Y” & “Y1” dimensions) to the outer driveline half.

e.Remove all burrs and cuttings.

f.Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the outer shaft and reassemble the driveline.

g.Attach inner driveline yoke end to the tiller divider gearbox input shaft.

h.Attach outer driveline yoke to the tractor's shaft.

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

IMPORTANT: Two small chains are supplied with the driveline. These chains must be attached to the driveline shields and to the rotary tiller and tractor to restrict the shields from rotating.

6.Hook driveline safety chain at the tiller to the square tube located between the two hitch plates. Re-latch safety chain at the driveline guard.

7.Hook driveline safety chain at the tractor to the tractor. Re-latch safety chain at the driveline guard.

8.Slowly operate the tractor's 3-point hydraulic control up and down and check for clearance between the driveline and drawbar.

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