Anderson SMARTMIX A1230FD, Operator'S Manual

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54 Operator's Manual – Mixer Anderson Group
3.3 Connecting the drive shaft
Always check the length of the drive shaft before
hitching the machine to a different tractor. An
improperly
adjusted drive shaft may sustain
damage that will not be covered by the warranty.
The machine's tongue must be placed below the
drive shaft. If the bar hits the drive shaft, it could
cause irreparable damage that is not covered by the
warranty.
3.3.1 Checking the drive shaft length
The drive shaft supplied with the machine adjusts to most Category 2 and 3 tractors. However, its
length needs to be checked when changing tractors.
A drive shaft that is too long for the tractor’s PTO
could damage the drive shaft and PTO.
A drive shaft that is too short could also be
damaged.
To ensure that the drive shaft is not too long:
1. Hitch the machine to the tractor (see "Hitching to the tractor" on page 47).
2. Without connecting the drive shaft to the tractor, turn the tractor as sharply as possible in
relation to the machine. In this position, the drive shaft is fully retracted in relation to the
tractor.
3. Try to bring the drive shaft next to the tractor's PTO. If it is too long, shorten it.
To ensure that the drive shaft is not too short:
1. Hitch the machine to the tractor (see "Hitching to the tractor" on page 47).
2. Position the machine so that the drive shaft is fully extended (the machine must be in line with
the tractor).
3. Ensure that when in use, the maximum length is less than "closed 1/3 closed length".
4. If the drive shaft is too short, contact your dealer.
In the example in Figure 16, the drive shaft will be long enough if it measures less than 1,613 mm (64
in.) when fully extended on your tractor. Ensure that you use the shortened drive shaft length as the
closed length in your calculation.