Kubota BX1870, Operator'S Manual

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PTO 30
B
Stationary PTO
To park the tractor and use the PTO system (for chipper
or pump, for example), start the PTO system in the
following steps.
1. Apply the parking brakes and place blocks at the tires.
2. Make sure all shift levers are at "NEUTRAL", and start
the engine.
3. Set the PTO select lever to rear only position.
4. Dismount the seat and tilt up.
5. Move the lever behind the seat frame the arrow
direction to release the seat lock, and tilt the seat
forward.
6. Set the PTO clutch lever to engage "ON".
7. Set the engine speed to provide recommended rear
PTO speed.
A
If the PTO clutch lever is shifted to "ON" (Engaged)
position under the following condition, the engine will
stop itself.
(1) The speed control pedal is not at "NEUTRAL"
position.
(2) The PTO select lever is not at "REAR PTO"
position.
(3) The seat is not tilted forward.
B
PTO Drive Shaft
1. When using a PTO drive shaft, read the operator's
manual of the implement before operating the
implement.
PTO drive shafts are designed for specific machines
and power requirement.
2. To adjust the length of the PTO drive shaft, refer to the
following instructions.
(1) To adjust the length, hold the half shafts next to
each other in the shortest working position and
mark them.
(2) Shorten inner and outer guard tubes equally.
(3) Shorten inner and outer sliding profiles tube by
the same length as the guard tubes.
(4) Round off all sharp edges and remove burrs.
Grease sliding profiles.
3. Ensure that the PTO drive shaft is securely connected
at both ends before operating.
(1) Seat lock lever
(2) Seat (A) "UNLOCK"
(1) Seat
(2) PTO clutch lever
(3) PTO select lever "ON"
"OFF"
(1) Inner and outer sliding profile tubes
(2) Journal cross assy
(3) Fitting yoke
(4) Safety guard (In, Out)
(5) Chain