2. Raise and lower the spreader with the three point hitch to find the position where the
driveline is shortest. Hold the halves’ 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 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 and connect to tractor and implement. Raise and
lower implement again to be sure driveline does not bottom out in its shortest
position and has a minimum overlap of 6” in the longest position.
7. Install both driveline safety chains. One should be hooked in a hole on the outer
driveline yoke shield and to the tractor to restrict outer shield rotation. The second
one should be hooked in a hole on the inner driveline yoke shield and to the
implement to restrict inner shield rotation.
If the driveline has less than minimum overlap, do not use and contact your Authorized
Company Dealer.
CAUTION: Always work with the driveline as straight as possible. This will
prolong its life and that of its components. It is advised not to work at an angle
greater than 15 degrees.
M
AINTENANCE
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PERATOR
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ANUAL
Fig. 26
MAX.
MIN.
min. 6"
min. 2"