6-4. Method of Cutting Universal Joint
Work with great caution when using a high speed cutter.
The universal joint length depends on the type of tractor to be linked.
1.Hold the half shafts of universal joint next to
each other in the shortest working position
between the tractor and machine, and mark
them.
2.Cut the inner and outer guard tubes at the
marked positions.
3.Mark the shaft at the same length from its
tip as the removed guard tube.
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4.Cut the inner and outer shafts at the marked
position.
5.Round off all sharp edges, remove burrs and clean the shafts.
Guard tube
Guard tube
Shaft
Shaft