Power Take-Off (P.t.o.) - Husky 1254-06 Manual

In order for the tractor to freewheel controlled differential
must also be disengaged. Turn the differential control knob,
Figure 8, page 8 counterclockwise as far as it will go. DO
NOT USE A WRENCH. "Counterclockwise" is as viewed
from left of tractor facing the end of the axle.
The P.T.O. (power take-off) drive shaft is located under the
front of the tractor frame and is connected to the engine by
drive belts. This assembly has a drive shaft which is splined
at both ends so that front, center and rear power attachments
can be coupled directly to it. Universal joints on the
attachments allow you to raise or lower attachments (with
lift lever) while the tractor is under full power.
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Figure 23
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ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust seat, loosen two capscrews beneath tractor seat
and reposition seat by sliding either forward or backward.
Tighten caps crews to secure seat in new position.

POWER TAKE-OFF (P.T.O.)

Switching powered attachments requires only a short time.
Liberally grease P.T.O. shaft. Slide universal joint over end
of splined power take-off shaft. Align holes in universal
joint and P.T.O. shaft. Secure with special cotter pin.
Liberally grease square drive shaft on attachment.
Slide attachment drive and P.T.O. drive shaft universal joint
together, see Figure 23; install pins in to hitch points
JOINT IS NOT REMOVED AND THE POWER TAKE-OFF
IS ENGAGED, DAMAGE WILL RESULT FROM WHIP-
PING ACTION OF THE FREE UNIVERSAL JOINT, AND
PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
ALWAYS REMOVE UNIVERSAL JOINT
FROM POWER TAKE-OFF SHAFT WHEN
ATTACHMENTS ARE REMOVED FROM
THE TRACTOR. IF THE UNIVERSAL