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Operation
MAN1313 (3/3/2021)
3.
If there is interference, see tractor operator’s
manual and adjust tractor wheels accordingly. Or
adjust tractor 3-point lift arm stop to prevent contact
between tractor tires and mower.
Figure 8
. Front Caster Wheel Interference Check
SHORTENING DRIVELINE
1.
Move mower up and down to measure the shortest
possible distance between tractor PTO shaft and
gearbox input shaft.
2.
Separate driveline into two halves. The driveline
female profile tube is covered by the smaller profile
shield. Connect this half to the mower gearbox.
3.
Connect the other half of the driveline to the tractor
PTO shaft. This half contains the male profile tube
which is covered by the larger profile shield.
4.
Place driveline halves parallel to one another to
determine how much to shorten the driveline.
Figure 9
. Drive Halves Placed Parallel
5.
Measure from end of the upper shield to the base
of the bell on the lower shield (A). Add 1-9/16" to
dimension (A). See Figure 10.
Figure 10
. Determine Shield Length
6.
Cut the shield to the overall dimension.
Figure 11
. Cut Shield
7.
Place the cut-off portion of the shield against the
end of the shaft and use as a guide. Mark and cut
the shaft.
Figure 12
. Cut Shaft to Length
8.
Repeat step 6 for the other half of the drive.
9.
File and clean cut ends of both drive halves. Do not
use tractor if proper driveline engagement cannot
be attained through these methods. Connect
driveline to tractor PTO shaft, making sure the
spring-activated locking collar slides freely and
locks driveline to PTO shaft.
A
1-9/16"
