Toro Groundsmaster 3280-D Service Manual page 427

Removing the PTO Shaft (continued)
Installing the PTO Shaft
Groundsmaster ® 3280-D/3320
05138SL Rev B
4. Remove the rear frame and axle assembly from the machine; refer to
Removing the Rear Frame and Axle Assembly (page
5. Remove the bolt (item 1 in
secure the pulley to the PTO shaft. Use a puller, remove the pulley from the
PTO shaft. Locate and retrieve the woodruff key.
6. Loosen the set screws that secure the front and rear flange bearing locking
collars to the PTO shaft. Use the blind hole in each bearing collar as a
striking point, unlock the collars from the PTO shaft with a punch by rotating
the collars clockwise as viewed while facing forward.
7. Support the PTO shaft to prevent it from falling.
8. Remove the 2 carriage screws (item 6 in
secure the rear flange bearing to the PTO tension shaft.
9. Remove the 4 bolts (item 17 in
PTO bearing bracket to the frame.
Ensure that you do not damage the hydraulic lines or other parts
while removing the PTO shaft from the machine.
10. Carefully lower the PTO shaft and remove the shaft from the machine.
11. Slide the flange bearings, bearing bracket, and support plate from the PTO
shaft.
12. If necessary, disassemble the front flange bearing, bearing bracket, and
support plate (Figure
1. If separated, assemble the front flange bearing, bearing bracket, and support
plate as follows:
A. Secure the flange bearing to the support plate with the 2 carriage screws
and 2 flange nuts.
B. Lubricate the rubber mounts with soapy water and install the mounts
into the support plate. Ensure that the mounts slide completely into the
support plate.
C. Secure the support plate to the bearing bracket with the 2 bolts (item 14
in Figure 293), 4 washers, and 2 locknuts. Ensure that the washers are
placed on both sides of the rubber mounts.
D. Ensure that the bearing support plate is fully seated against the shoulders
of the rubber mounts and also parallel within 3 mm (0.12 inch) to the
bearing bracket.
2. Apply anti-seize lubricant to the flange bearing bores. Install the flange
bearings onto the PTO shaft with the locking collars orientated toward the
front of the shaft.
Ensure that you do not damage the hydraulic lines or other parts
while installing the PTO shaft to the machine.
Figure 293), lock washer, and flat washer that
Figure
Figure 293) and 4 flange nuts that secure the
IMPORTANT
293).
IMPORTANT
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293) and 2 flange nuts that
PTO System: Service and Repairs