SECTION II
PREPARATION FOR USE
NOTE
A. Attach cutter to Cat. I Standard or Cat. I Quick
Hitch 3-point hitch per tractor operator’s manual. Do
not connect driveline at this time.
NOTE
B. Raise and lower cutter to determine position
with shortest distance between the tractor PTO shaft
and gearbox input shaft. Shut down tractor leaving
cutter in position of shortest distance. Securely
block cutter in position. (Figure 2-1)
C. Pull driveline apart. Attach outer (female) sec-
tion to tractor PTO shaft. Pull on driveline section to
be sure that yoke locks into place.
D. Hold driveline sections parallel to each other to
determine if too long. Each section should end
approximately 3 inches (76mm) short of reaching
universal joint shield on opposite section. If too long,
measure 3 inches (76mm) back from universal joint
shield and mark on opposite section. (Figure 2-1).
Do this for both sections.
Figure 2-1
E. Raise and lower cutter to determine position with
greatest distance between PTO shaft and gearbox
input shaft. Shut down tractor leaving cutter in posi-
tion of greatest distance. Securely block cutter in
position. (Figure 2-1)
Tractor should have 25 -40 PTO horsepower.
It is recommended that front end ballast, wheel
weights and/or fluid in tires be used to
increase stability.
Due to the many variations in tractor/imple-
ment hitch points and corresponding differ-
ences in distances between tractor PTO
shafts and implement input shafts, drivelines
may need to be shortened as described in the
following steps:
F. Hold driveline sections parallel to each other
and check for minimum 5 inches (15cm) overlap.
(Figure 2-2) If driveline has been marked for cutting,
overlap will be the distance between two marks. If
driveline has less than minimum overlap, do not use.
Contact authorized Bush Hog dealer.
G. Clamp driveline in a well padded vice to pre-
vent damage to the shield. Cut of shield where
marked. (Figure 2-3)
Figure 2-3
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Figure 2-2
Minimum Overlap
NOTE
If driveline is the correct length, omit the fol-
lowing sreps “G” through “J” and proceed to
step “K”.
