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Section 1: Assembly& Set-Up
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Driveline Shortening
Figure 1-7
Check Driveline Collapsible Length
Refer to Figure 1-7:
IMPORTANT: A driveline that is too long can bottom
out causing structural damage to the tractor and
implement. Always check driveline minimum length
during initial setup, when connecting to a different
tractor, and when alternating between using a quick
hitch and a standard 3-point hitch. More than one
driveline may be required to fit all applications.
1.
With driveline attached only to the tiller, remove outer
driveline (tractor end) from inner driveline to separate
the two profiles.
2. Park tractor and tiller on a level surface.
3. Raise tiller until gearbox input shaft is level with
tractor power take-off shaft. Securely block tiller at
this height to keep unit from lowering.
4. Shut tractor down without removing support blocks.
Refer to "Tractor Shutdown Procedure" on page 7.
5. Attach outer driveline to the tractor's power take-off
shaft. Refer to "Driveline Hook-up" on page 11,
steps 4-6.
6. Hold inner and outer drivelines parallel to each other.
If dimension "A" is greater than or equal to 1", then
skip to "Check Driveline Interference" on page 13.
Otherwise continue with step 7.
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7.
If dimension "A" is less than 1", shorten driveline as
follows:
Refer to Figure 1-8:
a. Measure 1" ("B1" dimension) back from outer
driveline shield and make a mark at this location
on the inner driveline shield.
b. Measure 1" ("B2" dimension) back from the inner
driveline shield and make a mark at this location
on the outer driveline shield.
8. Remove outer driveline from the tractor power take-
off shaft and inner driveline from the tiller gearbox
shaft.
9. Cut off non-yoke end of inner driveline as follows:
a. Measure from end of inner shield to scribed mark
("X" dimension) and record.
b. Cut off inner shield at the mark. Cut same amount
off the inner shaft ("X1" dimension).
10. Cut off non-yoke end of outer driveline as follows:
a. Measure from end of outer shield to scribed mark
("Y" dimension) and record.
b. Cut off outer shield at the mark. Cut same amount
off the outer shaft ("Y1" dimension).
11. Remove all burrs and cuttings.
12. Continue with "Check Driveline Interference" on
page 13.
Driveline Shortening
Figure 1-8
3/12/18
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