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SHORTENING DRIVELINE
1. Move mower up and down to measure the shortest
possible distance between tractor PTO shaft and
gearbox input shaft.
2. Separate driveline into two halves and connect
them to the tractor PTO and gearbox.
3. Place driveline halves parallel to one another to de-
termine how much to shorten the driveline.
Figure 4. Drive Halves Placed Parallel
4. Measure from end of the upper shield to the base of
the bell on the lower shield (A). Add 1-9/16" to di-
mension (A). See Figure 5.
Figure 5. Determine Shield Length
5. Cut the shield to the overall dimension.
6. Place the cut-off portion of the shield against the
end of the shaft and use as a guide. Mark and cut
the shaft.
14 Operation
A
1-9/16"
Figure 6. Cut Shield
Figure 7. Cut Shaft to Length
7. Repeat step 6 for the other half of the drive.
8. File and clean cut ends of both drive halves.
Do not use tractor if proper driveline engagement can-
not be attained through these methods.
Connect driveline to tractor PTO shaft, making sure the
spring-activated locking collar slides freely and locks
driveline to PTO shaft.
NOTICE
■ If attaching with quick hitch, the distance be-
tween the tractor PTO and gearbox input shaft
will increase. Follow the steps as you would for
a 3-point hitch to ensure proper engagement.
DRIVELINE INTERFERENCE CHECK
1. Check for proper clearance between driveline and
mower deck.
2. Slowly lift mower and observe driveline. If clearance
between driveline and mower deck is less than 1
inch, shorten top link or limit upper travel of lower
hitch arms. Refer to tractor operator's manual for
instructions.
MAN1298
( 08/01/2023 )
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