Nogueira FTN-1000 Super G2, Instruction Manual

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Instructions Manual
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4. Preparation
ENGLISH
To measure the length of the
cardan shaft, leave the machine
shaft at the same height as the
power take-off of the tractor.
2.
Separate the two cardan shaft parts (male and female).
3.
Couple the solid shaft (male side) onto the harvester and the tubular one
(female side) onto the tractor.
4.
Place the cardan shaft parts (male and female) parallel to each other. In this
position, there must be a maximum clearance of 30 mm (see picture above).
If there is no gap indicated, it is necessary to cut the cardan shaft, proceeding
as follows:
1.
Mark the location where the cuts will be made, leaving the clearance
indicated on the next page.
2.
Uncouple the cardan from the machine and the tractor and make the cuts.
4.1- PTO cardan shaft
1.
Start the hydraulics and position the machine's shaft at the same height as
the tractor power take-off (see figure below).
4.1.1- Cardan shaft length
4.1.1- Cardan shaft length reduction
Depending on the tractor used, it may be necessary to adjust the length
of the cardan shaft. Check, and if necessary, cut the shaft, proceeding as
described below (see the instructions for the cut in the cardan shaft's manual).
PTO
SHAFT OF
THE
MACHINE