Figure 18
1.
PTO shield
4.
Bolt
2.
Flat washer
5.
Access panel
3.
Lock washer
2. Mount the PTO shield to the aerator gear box with
the fasteners previously removed (Figure 18). When
mounting the PTO shield, make sure the access
panel (Figure 18) is positioned to the top or side
depending on the aerator frame configuration.
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Connecting the PTO Shaft
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Pin (supplied with PTO shaft)
1
Nut (supplied with PTO shaft)
Procedure
Note:
The access panel (Figure 18) can be opened
to ease the removal and installation of the PTO shaft
mounting fasteners.
1. Remove the pin and nut from the PTO shaft
2. Connect the clutch end of the PTO shaft to the
aerator gearbox input shaft with pin and nut
previously removed (Figure 19). The pin can only
be inserted one way.
Figure 19
1.
Gearbox input shaft
3.
Pin
2.
PTO shaft coupler
4.
Nut
Note:
Make sure to close and latch the PTO shield
access panel if opened.
Note:
Make sure the pin is fully inserted into the
yoke of the PTO.
3. Connect the PTO shaft to the tractor PTO shaft
Figure 20
1.
Tractor output shaft
3.
PTO shaft
2.
PTO shaft coupler
4. Slide the PTO shaft forward as far as the tractor
allows.
5. Pull back on the locking collar to secure the PTO
shaft in place. Slide the PTO shaft back and forth to
make sure it is properly locked.
6. Connect the shield safety chains to the PTO shield
and the tractor bracket (Figure 21). Make sure the
chains remain slack when the aerator is raised or
lowered.
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