Alamo Interstater 803213C Operator's Manual page 123

When fitting the mower to the tractor, the telescoping driveline must be inspected to ensure that at its most
compressed position, the profiles do not "bottom out", and when at its farthest extended position, there is
sufficient engagement between the profiles to operate safely. At its shortest length, there must be at least a 1"
clearance between each profile end and opposite profile universal joint. At its farthest operating extension, a
minimum profile engagement of 12" must be maintained.
"Bottoming Out" Check Procedure
• Disconnect driveline from the tractor and slide
the profiles together until fully compressed.
• Place a mark on the inner shield 1/8" from the
end of the outer shield and reattach the
driveline to the PTO Shaft.
• With the PTO NOT TURNING, slowly drive the
tractor with mower attached through the
sharpest turn possible
movement. With the PTO NOT TURNING,
slowly drive the tractor with the mower attached
through the most severe terrain conditions
expected and watch shaft movement.
• If the distance between the mark and the outer
shield becomes less than 2" at any point there
is a potential problem bottoming out the
driveline and the driveline should be shortened.
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OPERATION
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Operation Section 4-13