Driveline Attachment; Driveline Length Check - Schulte FX-742 Operator's Manual

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8. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT

Connect the universal joint assembly to the

tractor PTO. Align the quick disconnect yoke

splines with the tractor PTO splines. Twist the

lock collar and slide the yoke into place. Twist the

collar back to lock on the PTO shaft.

IMPORTANT: Pull and push on the quick

disconnect yoke several times to ensure that the

yoke is connected to the PTO shaft.

Attach the safety chain at both ends. Allow

sufficient slack for turning.

Swing the PTO support down, and out of the way

so it does not interfere with the driveline during

operation. Failing to do so could cause severe

damage to your driveline. OPS-R-0003_E

When attaching the PTO yoke to the Tractor PTO shaft, it is important that the spring

activated locking collar slides freely and the locking balls are seated securely in the groove

of the PTO shaft. A driveline not attached correctly to the Tractor PTO shaft could slip off and

result in personal injury and damage to the cutter.

Before operating the Implement, check to make sure the Implement input driveline will not

bottom out or become disengaged. Bottoming out occurs when the inner shaft penetrates

the outer housing until the assembly becomes solid-it can shorten no more. Bottoming out

can cause serious damage to the Tractor PTO by pushing the PTO into the Tractor and

through the support bearings or downward onto the PTO shaft, breaking it off. A broken

driveline can cause personal injury.

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 extension, a minimum

profile engagement of 6" must be maintained for a Constant Velocity (CV) tube type driveline and a minimum

engagement of 6" for non-CV solid shaft drivelines.

FX-742 07/16

OPERATION

(S3PT-18)

Operation Section 4-16

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