Attaching To Tractor - King Kutter 999998 Operation And Parts Manual

ATTACHING TO TRACTOR

STEP 1 Attach to tractor's category 1 three point hitch as described in
the Tractor's Operator's Manual.
WARNING
Failure to install retaining clip on gearbox input shaft would allow driveline to
swing freely if bolt is sheared causing possible injury or death.
STEP 2
Determine if the PTO shaft needs to be shortened.
NOTE:
Due to the many variations in the tractor hitch points and distances between
equipment gearbox input shaft and tractor PTO out put shafts, some combina-
tions may require PTO shafts to be shortened as described by the following
steps.
STEP 3
Raise and lower rotary mower in order to locate the shortest distance between
equipment gearbox input shaft and tractor PTO output shaft. With the rotary
mower in the shortest distance position shut down the tractor and SECURELY
BLOCK ROTARY MOWER IN POSITION.
STEP 4
Pull apart PTO shaft and attach outer section to tractor PTO output shaft.
NOTE: Be sure to pull on PTO shaft section to ensure yoke has locked into
place.
WARNING
Never stand between
tractor and rotary mower
while backing up tractor
to the hitch.
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