First installation
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5.2
Mounting and adjusting the length of the PTO shaft
Note!
Depending on tractor type the supplied PTO shaft may be too long.
Execute the steps described below to shorten the PTO shaft.
To check whether the PTO shaft is the correct length for your tractor you must attach the CS to
the hitch. To do this proceed as described in sections 6.2 to 6.7 for your hitch type.
Proceed as described in the following section 5.2.1 to adjust the PTO shaft.
Danger!
The operator or persons near the tractor/implement can be severely injured.
When attaching and detaching the CLS comply with the safety instructions
in sections 6.2 to 6.7.
When attaching and detaching, pay particular attention to the following
points: The CLS must be empty, closed, and lowered. If this is not the case
the CLS can tip over.
5.2.1
Adjusting the length of the PTO shaft
Attention!
The CLS or the tractor can be damaged.
Only use the supplied material.
Comply with the instructions specified in the operating manual provided by
the manufacturer of the PTO shaft.
Note!
Mount the PTO shaft as described in the original manual supplied by the
manufacturer of the PTO shaft.
1.
Pull the two halves of the PTO shaft apart.
2.
Mount one half of the PTO shaft on the tractor and mount the other half on the CLS.
To do this proceed as described in section 5.2.2.
3.
In the shortest operational position mark the piece that will be sawn off on one half of
the PTO shaft (see Fig. 17).
Fig. 17: Mark the piece that will be sawn off
4.
Dismount the marked half of the PTO shaft.
To do this proceed as described in section 5.2.3.
5.
Cut off the PTO shaft guard to the marking (see Fig. 18).
