Toro Groundsmaster 3280-D Service Manual page 423

Removing the PTO Driveshaft
Installing the PTO Driveshaft
Groundsmaster ® 3280-D/3320
05138SL Rev B
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting deck (or implement),
shut off the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the key from the
key switch.
2. Disconnect the end yoke of the PTO driveshaft (item 3 in
the PTO shaft as follows:
A. Straighten the cotter pin and remove the cotter pin from the end yoke
and PTO shaft.
B. Loosen the 2 bolts and 2 locknuts.
C. Slide the driveshaft end yoke from the PTO shaft.
3. Disconnect the end yoke of the PTO driveshaft from the cutting deck gearbox
shaft as follows:
A. Remove the roll pin from the end yoke and gearbox shaft.
B. Loosen the 2 bolts and 2 locknuts.
C. Slide the driveshaft end yoke from the gearbox shaft.
4. Remove the PTO driveshaft from the machine.
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1. End yoke
2. Universal joint kit (cross and bearings) (2
each)
3. Grease fitting (2 each)
4. Slip shaft yoke
If the driveshaft tube and shaft were separated, ensure that the slip
shaft yoke and slip tube yoke are aligned when the tube and shaft
are assembled (Figure
shortened driveshaft life and will cause unnecessary vibration when
the cutting deck (or implement) is operated.
1. Position the PTO driveshaft to the machine.
Note: Ensure that the slip shaft yoke (item 4 in
cutting deck gearbox shaft.
2. Align the splines and slide the PTO driveshaft end yokes onto the PTO shaft
and gearbox shaft.
Figure 291
5. Grease fitting
6. Slip tube yoke
7. End yoke
IMPORTANT
291). Misalignment of the yokes will result in
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PTO System: Service and Repairs