Use and operation
63
7.1.4
Attaching the drive shaft (optional)
Couple the drive shaft to the tractor before coupling the machine to the tractor. This
will ensure that you have the necessary space to safely attach the drive shaft.
Fig. 63
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Attaching the drive shaft
1. Drive the tractor up to the machine while ensuring that you leave a sufficiently large gap
(approx. 25 cm) between the tractor and machine.
2. Secure the tractor to prevent unintentional start-up or rolling away.
3. Check that the PTO of the tractor is switched off.
4. Clean and grease the PTO on the tractor.
5. Slide the drive shaft fastener onto the tractor PTO until you feel it lock into place.
When coupling the drive shaft, observe the supplied drive shaft instructions as well as the
permitted PTO speed of the tractor.
6. Secure the drive shaft guard with the chain(s) to prevent it turning.
a. The chain(s) should ideally be positioned perpendicular to the drive shaft.
b. Affix the chain(s) such that the drive shaft has sufficient freedom of movement in all
operating conditions.
7. Verify that there is sufficient space around the drive shaft in all operating conditions. A lack of
space will result in damage to the drive shaft.
8. Rectify any lack of space.
The chains must not catch on any parts of the tractor or machine.
Before assembly, check the minimum length of the drive shaft.
The minimum length is the smallest possible distance between the tractor PTO and the
connection point on the trailer.
An excessively long drive shaft can buckle during operation or even break off.
The section tubes of an excessively long drive shaft can be shortened using an angle grinder with a
metal cutting disk or similar tool. The tubes are made of hardened material. After cutting, deburr both
section tubes and remove all swarf.
Shorten the drive shaft and the corresponding protective tubes on both sides. Otherwise, the
shaft could be damaged. You must also read the drive shaft operating manual carefully and
follow the contained instructions.
Check the drive shaft length when straight and at maximum steering angle.
Check that the drive shaft profile has overlapped by 2/3 and can still move freely
when steered.
With overload protection
max. torque 2000 Nm
