To determine the correct length do the following:
1. Separate the two driveline halves. Connect one half to the center splitter gearbox
and the other half to the mower gearbox.
2. Raise the mowers
slowly
with the hydraulics to the transport position. Hold the half
shafts side by side and mark the desired length on the outer female tube guard
leaving a 2” gap between the end of the guard tube and bell guard.
3. Cut off both guard tubes the same amount as marked in step 2.
4. Shorten both drive tubes to the same amount as guard tubes.
5. De-burr and clean filings from drive tubes and apply grease to outside of inner
telescoping tube.
6. Reassemble the driveline halves. Raise and lower mowers again
slowly
to be sure
drivelines do not bottom out in the shortest position.
7. Install both driveline safety chains.
If for any reason, such as when lubricating driveline sections, the wing unit
drivelines are detached from the main center gearbox, extreme care must be used
when reattaching to maintain the two side gearbox output shafts in a “timed”
position. A “timed” position is a position where both the left and right wing
universals are almost in line and allows the wings to fold up together in unison. If
they are aligned at 90 degrees from one another, only one can fold up and the
other yoke will be damaged by the hydraulics.
Tip: To accomplish this, make a mark on the center gearbox and on the driveline yoke
before removing the left and right drivelines. When reattaching the drivelines be sure
that these marks line up.
4.07 - Transport
CAUTION: Comply with state and local laws governing safety and movement of
farm machinery on public roads. When driving the tractor and equipment on the
road under 20 mph, at night or during the day, use flashing amber warning lights
and a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) identification emblem. Do not exceed 20 mph.
Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces. Always install transport locks before
transporting the mower. Drive tractor and mower safely. Do not drink and drive.
Stop the tractor, leave the engine running and disengage the tractor
PTO
.
Be sure the
blades have come to a complete stop before continuing.
Set the parking brake.
Raise the three decks by means of the tractor’s hydraulics until the three locking hooks
ride up over the locking pins and rear mounting bracket. Allow the mowers to float back
down so the crook of the locking hooks sit securely over the pins and bracket.
Only
transport very short distances this way.
Do not trust the hydraulics alone except for
extremely short distances, such as between trees, over bridges, etc. and only when you
are sure no bystanders are near.
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