Toro TM5490, Operator'S Manual

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1.42 1.42 ATTACHING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR
Attaching the Mower to the Tractor
continued
WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS: Do not
use a damaged breakaway cable. Discard and
replace before using the mower.
Release the handbrake: Carefully operate the
handbrake to its lowest position.
Assemble the P.T.O. shaft: WARNING:
PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Always examine the
condition of the P.T.O. shaft and guards before
use. Never use a damaged P.T.O. shaft assembly.
IMPORTANT: PREVENT DAMAGE - When
fitting the P.T.O. shaft for the first time or when
hitching the mower to another tractor it is es-
sential to check and adjust the P.T.O. operating
length, otherwise serious damage may result.
IMPORTANT: PREVENT DAMAGE - Ensure
that the P.T.O. rest is folded down in the storage
position when the P.T.O. shaft is connected to
the tractor.
Grease the P.T.O shaft. Partially withdraw the
telescoping P.T.O. shaft to expose the grease nipple
through the outer guard aperture and lubricate with
a good quality grease, refer to RECOMMENDED
LUBRICANTS . Push the telescoping section back
into position. Grease the universal joints.
Assemble the large wide angle joint to the tractor
(as shown on the P.T.O. guard) and the other end to
the mower ensuring that the release clips are fully
engaged.
When the P.T.O. is correctly installed attach the
P.T.O. shaft guard restraint chains. Connect one
chain to the hole on the mower P.T.O. safety guard
and connect the other chain to a suitable position
on the tractor.
IMPORTANT: PREVENT DAMAGE - Ensure
that the P.T.O. shaft does not make contact with
the tractor or mower during operation. Check
for P.T.O. shaft clearance at the severest operat-
ing angles/conditions.