Checking Pto Length During Turns - Progressive TD65-2 Operator's Manual And Parts List

CHECK PTO LENGTH DURING TURNS
During the mowing operation the tractor should be able to make turns without
damage to the driveline. To ensure proper setup, check the following conditions:
a) With the tractor and mower aligned, and the input PTO straight, turn the
shields on the input PTO to check that the holes line up for greasing the
input shaft tubes. If not, you will have to lengthen or shorten the drawbar.
(It should be 14" to 15" from the end of the PTO shaft to the center of the
drawpin hole. A & C models)
b) With the tractor in the lowest gear and traveling very slowly, make a sharp
turn to the right as required for mowing.
c) Watch the PTO shielding to make sure the PTO shaft does not totally
collapse. There should be 1" to 2" of inside PTO shielding left at
maximum turn. See picture below.
NOTE: This is not the worst condition. Making turns while the tractor is angling up
a hill will cause the PTO shaft to collapse even more. The operator should avoid
making sharp turns on uneven ground.
1" to 2" of inside shield showing
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