Primary Driveline; Removing Primary Driveline - MacDon R1 Series Operator's Manual

4.5.4 Primary Driveline

The primary driveline transfers power from the tractor s power take-off (PTO) to the rotary disc pull-type s hitch swivel
gearbox.
Follow regular lubrication procedures and ensure all driveline taper pins are torqued as instructed. For instructions, refer
to 4.3.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record, page

Removing Primary Driveline

The primary driveline transfers power from the tractor s power take-off (PTO) to the rotary disc pull-type s hitch swivel
gearbox.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Unhook the rotary disc pull-type from the tractor. For instructions, refer to
Tractor, page 59.
3. Release two lever clamps (A) using a screwdriver or similar
prying tool.
NOTE:
Only one lever clamp is shown.
4. Slide the driveline shield cone away from the gearbox.
5. Loosen nut (A) so that taper pin threads are recessed inside
the nut.
6. Tap nut (A) with a hammer to loosen the taper pin and
release the driveline yoke from the shaft.
7. Pull the driveline off the gearbox.
8. Remove the driveline guard if it is necessary. For
instructions, refer to
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
132.
Removing Driveline Guards, page
3.8 Detaching Rotary Disc Pull-Type from
Figure 4.185: Driveline Shield Cone and Lever Clamp
268.
Figure 4.186: Bolt Securing Driveline to Gearbox
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