Progressive Turf Equipment PRO-MAX 36, Operators Manual And Parts Lists

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9. To ensure proper life of the PTO shaft, the driveline from the mower gearbox
(D) to the PTO shaft (E) on the tractor should be in a straight line.
10.
Spacers (F) are provided under the bearing mounting bracket (C) to allow
adjustment up or down. Each spacer is ½” high. Sixteen are provided, for a
2” total adjustment, four on each corner. Adjust spacers until the driveline is
straight.
11. For a final check, if everything is correct, the driveline will be straight and the
grease zerk will be visible on the input shaft, when the shield grease holes are
lined up.
12. To complete the mounting of the adaptor plate, with a marking pen or scriber,
mark the location of the accessory mounting hole in the tractor drawbar, on
the adaptor plate. See sketch on Page 17.
13. Remove the adaptor plate and drill the hole to match the accessory hole on the
tractor drawbar.
14. Re-mount the adaptor plate to the tractor and securely tighten all 5 bolts.
Proper setup will allow you
to see the grease zerk on PTO
shaft.