INSTALLING PTO SHAFTS
The three identical PTO shafts are used to drive the mower decks. Each PTO shaft
will have one end designated a tractor end. This end should be hooked up to the
main gearbox.
The PTO shafts from the two wing decks must be timed when mounted to the
gearbox. See photo below. Mount the one side first with the yoke laying flat. The
opposite side must be mounted with the yoke lying as flat as possible. ie. Timed.
AlignYokes
Wing Deck PTO
All PTO shafts have a short chain attached on both ends. Find a location to
wrap or hook on short chain. Be sure that when decks are brought into
transport position, the safety chain will not bind or pull PTO shield.
The Intermediate shaft is installed with the large bell end onto the main gear
box. Slide the 4 bolt flange bearing onto the intermediate shaft. Fasten the
flange bearing to the back side of the mounting plate. Install the shield and
level the PTO shaft. See section on "Hitching to the Tractor".
Input Drive Shaft
Rear Deck Drive Shaft
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Align Yokes
Wing Deck PTO