McHale
Pro Glide R3100
Rear Disc Mower
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6.5 PTO Shaft adjustment & maintenance
The length of the PTO shaft is suitable for all known tractor conditions. However the
PTO shaft must be checked/altered to suit the tractor combination it is being fitted to.
Before connecting the PTO shaft to the tractor, raise the mower so that the PTO stubs
of both the machine and the tractor are horizontal to each other. First, fit the PTO shaft
to the machine and then check if the PTO can be connected to tractor stub. If not, then
the PTO shaft is too long and must be altered. After measuring carefully, the PTO shaft
halves should be cut equally so that the PTO shaft assembly is kept as long as
possible, whilst just allowing enough room for its removal, when in a horizontal position.
This will ensure that a maximum overlap (ideally 200 mm minimum) is maintained,
when extended, as the machine is lowered fully. The angle of operation should never
exceed 25° misalignment, otherwise permanent damage will result.
CAUTION: Ensure the tractor is shut down
Ensure that the tractor engine has been shut down, the key removed
and the brakes applied before carrying out the following procedure.
WARNING: Measure distance between PTO stub shafts first
Never connect a PTO shaft on a new machine/tractor combination
without first measuring the horizontal (shortest) distance between PTO
stub shafts, otherwise severe damage can occur.
CAUTION: Ensure safety chains are attached to machine and tractor
Ensure the safety chains on the PTO cover sleeves are attached to both
machine and tractor to prevent them from spinning.
