King Kutter Free Floating Finishing Mower, Owner'S Manual

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ATTACHING TO TRACTOR continued....
STEP 5
Place and hold inner PTO shaft section next to outer section and check
if PTO shaft is too long. Each section should end approximately 3
inches short of reaching u-joint shield on the opposite section. If the
shaft is too long measure 3 inches back from each u-joint shield and
mark the other shaft section. Be sure to do this for both PTO shaft
halves. NOTE: Do not cut PTO shaft sections at this time.
STEP 6
Raise finishing mower and remove blocking. Raise and lower finishing
mower in order to locate the longest distance between equipment input
shaft and the tractor PTO output shaft. With the finishing mower in the
longest distance position shut down the tractor and SECURELY BLOCK
THE FINISHING MOWER IN POSITION.
STEP 7
As in step 5 hold PTO shaft sections together and check for a minimum
of 6 inches of overlap. If PTO shaft has been marked for cutting the
overlap is the distance measured between the two marks. If the PTO
shaft has less than a 6 inch overlap, DO NOT USE. Contact your autho-
rized King Kutter Dealer.
NOTE
If the PTO shaft length is too long go to SIZING PTO SHAFT (pg. 18)
STEP 8
Apply any multi-purpose grease to the outside of the male (inner) PTO
shaft section. Assemble PTO shaft and install on finishing mower and
tractor.
WARNING - Failure to install retaining clip on gearbox input shaft would allow
driveline to swing freely if bolt is sheared causing possible injury or death.
STEP 9
Pull on tractor side of PTO shaft yoke to be sure it has locked in place.
Make certain PTO shaft shielding is in place and good working condi-
tion.
STEP 10
The PTO shaft shield is a non-rotating design and must be secured
prior to equipment use. Using the chain on each yoke shield attach to a
fixed object on the tractor and equipment ends that will not allow the
PTO shaft shield to rotate during operation.
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