4.5.3 Hitch Driveline
The hitch driveline is a solid shaft that connects the forward swivel gearbox to the clutch driveline. The hitch
driveline is supported by a bearing at the approximate midpoint of the hitch. Replace the driveline if there are signs
of damage, vibration, or excessive noise.
No maintenance is required other than regular lubrication.
Refer to
4.4.1 Cutterbar Lubrication, page
Removing Hitch Driveline
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason.
1. Stop engine, and remove key from ignition.
2. Disconnect clutch driveline (A) at the center support.
Do not remove entire driveline. Refer to
Clutch Driveline, page
147910
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
127.
Removing
192.
Figure 4.152: Hitch Driveline
Figure 4.153: Clutch Driveline
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