Wing Driveline; Driveline Attachment - Bush Hog 1812 Operator's Manual

WING DRIVELINE

NOTE: The Wing driveline is assembled to the unit at the factory and these instructions are for reinstallation,
should it be removed for repair. Follow reverse order for driveline removal.
1. Remove Access Hole Cover to have access to
inside of shield.
2. Install wing drivelines, attaching clutch to wing
gearboxes. Secure driveline with tapered pin,
lockwasher and nut. Tighten to 30 ft. lbs. Pull on
each driveline to make certain it is securely
attached.
3. On each clutch, loosen eight nuts retaining
clutch springs 1/3 turn or until spring can be
turned with fingers.
4. With tractor at idle speed, engage tractor PTO
drive 2 - 3 seconds. Each clutch should slip
without turning blades.
5. Re-tighten nuts to within 1/64" or original
position. Initial spring length for the clutches is
1.27".
Failure to retighten nuts to original position may cause damage to implement and/or tractor
due to improper slip clutch torque setting.

DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT

The driveline yoke and tractor PTO shaft must be
dirt free and greased for attachment.
To connect the mower driveline to the tractor PTO
output shaft, pull the driveline yoke collar back and
align the grooves and splines of the yoke with those
of the PTO shaft. Push the driveline yoke onto the
PTO shaft, release the locking collar, and position
the yoke until the locking collar balls are seated
onto the PTO shaft. Push and pull the driveline
back and forth several times to ensure a secure
attachment. OPS-R-0003_I
Many of the equipment components are HEAVY (60 lbs or greater) and Special Lifting
Procedures are recommended. Use lifting assistance such as mechanical assistance, two
people, and proper lifting techniques when connecting or installing the driveshaft to reduce
the possibility of back injuries.
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly Section 3-9