Operator’s Manual Victory FMM Series
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Version 2.0
7.4
PTO Shaft:
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Always keep the PTO shaft as straight as possible. Your PTO shaft will be more efficient and
have a longer life if you use it straightforwardly. An angle smaller than 15 degrees is
acceptable.
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Ad grease in the PTO shaft junction nipples.
7.4.1
Checking the PTO Shaft
’s Extended Length
Make sure the PTO s
haft’s collapsible length is acceptable.
When fully extended, the PTO shaft's
maximum allowable length must have a minimum overlap of the two driveline sides by not less
than 1/3 the free length, with both inner and outer drivelines being of equal length.
1.
Apply multi-purpose grease to the
‘
outer shaft
’
inside and reassemble the PTO shaft.
2.
Assemble the two shaft parts with 1/3 overlapping of inner and outer drivelines. Once
assembled, measure and record the maximum allowable length shown below for future
reference.
3.
Attach the inner driveshaft
yoke to the implement’s input shaft. Atta
ch the outer driveshaft
yoke to the tractor’s output shaft.
4.
Move the yoke ends of the driveshaft back and forth to ensure they are secured to the
tractor and implement shafts. Re-attach any loose end.
5.
Raise and lower the implement to find the maximum extended PTO shaft length. Check to
ensure that the PTO s
haft’s overall length does not exceed the
full recorded size in step 2.
6.
If needed, set the tractor’s 3
-Point lift height to keep the PTO shaft from exceeding the m
