Pivot Restrictor - IBEX TS51C Assembly Manual

ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Attach the PTO shaft guard chains as shown in Figure 22 so that the guards do not spin during
operation.
Figure 22 guard chains attached
Read the manuals that are supplied with your PTO shafts before operating the machinery.
Failure to follow all safety procedures in the manufacturer's literature could lead to equipment
damage, personal injury or death.
As noted before, the PTO shaft that attaches to the tractor is supplied long because the
lengths of lift arms on tractors vary. It is typical to have to shorten the PTO shaft before using
the implement with your tractor. If you have more than one tractor, it is important to cut the
shaft for the tractor you will be using the implement with. Mark the PTO shaft with permanent
marker as to which tractor it is to be used with to avoid confusion that could lead to damage.
Using a PTO shaft that is too short can cause the PTO to separate during use that could lead to
damage or personal injury.
The PTO shaft must never completely collapse during operation. This would compress the
weight of the implement against the tractor and implement's PTO splines. The output bearings
on the tractor are not designed to accept thrust forces against the PTO.
Consult the included Ibex Equipment PTO Shaft Cutting Guide to learn how to check whether
the shaft must be cut and how to perform this procedure.

PIVOT RESTRICTOR

The drum unit rests completely on the ground during operation, and variation in the terrain
will cause it to move up and down and pivot on the central pin. The pivot restrictor keeps the
mower from pivoting too far and prevents excess movement while in transport mode.
Install the pivot restrictor plate (Figure 2, E) and pivot restrictor handle (Figure 2, D) using the
hardware (Figure 2, N). Use Figures 23 and 24 as a guide. Note that the washers provided to
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