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PTO TRANSMISSION SHAFT
Connect the PTO shaft between the drive shaft of the machine and the
tractor PTO
.
Ensure that the length of the PTO shaft is correct:
1° When extended to maximum ensure at least 300 mm / 12" tube overlap.
2° When in its shortest position, the tubes must not contact the opposite fitting. At least 2 cm / 1" must remain
between the end of the tube and the opposite fitting. If required, cut the guards and tubes by the same length
(fig. 1 & 2), chamfer and clean the tubes (fig. 3), and grease the inside of the outer tube (fig. 4).
3° Never work the PTO shaft at too sharp an angle (30° maximum).
We advise strongly that these preliminary adjustments be carried out, to avoid damage to the
transmission.
To avoid risk of serious accident, check carefully that the transmission guards are always
correctly in place, and prevented from rotating by the chains. On the machine side, the chain
should be fixed to the guard cone on the central gearbox. Replace immediately any
damaged guard.
