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Connecting the PTO Shaft
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Pin (supplied with the PTO shaft)
1
Nut (supplied with the PTO shaft)
Procedure
Note:
You can open the access panel (
) to
ease the removal and installation of the PTO shaft
mounting fasteners.
1.
Remove the pin and nut from the PTO shaft
(
).
2.
Connect the clutch end of the PTO shaft to the
aerator gearbox input shaft with pin and nut
previously removed (
).
Note:
You can insert pin only one way.
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Figure 23
1.
Gearbox input shaft
3.
Pin
2.
PTO shaft coupler
4.
Nut
Note:
Close and latch the PTO shield access
panel if opened.
Note:
Ensure that the pin fully inserts into the
yoke of the PTO.
3.
Connect the PTO shaft to the traction unit PTO
shaft (
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Figure 24
1.
Traction unit output shaft
3.
PTO shaft
2.
PTO shaft coupler
4.
Slide the PTO shaft forward as far as the traction
unit allows.
5.
Pull back the locking collar to secure the PTO
shaft in place. Slide the PTO shaft back and
forth to ensure that it is properly locked.
6.
Connect the shield safety chains to the PTO
shield and the traction unit bracket (
). Ensure that the chains remain slack when
raising and lowering the aerator.
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Figure 25
1.
Safety chains
Note:
To avoid excess lift, connect the lift arms
of the traction unit into the top holes of the lift
bracket, if equipped (
). The maximum
angle on the PTO shaft is 35°.
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