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Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up
7. Push/pull on driveline yoke to be sure it is securely
fastened to the gearbox shaft.
8. Rotate gearbox shield access doors closed and snap
in place.
9. Slide outer yoke of driveline over the tractor PTO
shaft. Secure driveline with yoke locking device.
10. Move driveline yoke back and forth several times to
make sure yoke is locked in place. If driveline yoke
will not lock in place, skip to "Check Driveline
Collapsible Length" on page 18.
IMPORTANT: Two small chains are supplied with
the driveline. To keep driveline shields from rotating,
these chains must be attached to the outer and inner
driveline shields and to the cutter and tractor.
11. Hook driveline safety chain on tractor end of driveline
to tractor. Re-latch safety chain to driveline shield.
12. Hook driveline safety chain on mower end of
driveline to cutter frame. Re-latch safety chain to
driveline shield.
Check Driveline Collapsible Length
Refer to Figure 1-11:
IMPORTANT: A driveline that is too long can
bottom out causing structural damage to tractor and
cutter. Always check driveline collapsed length
during initial setup, when connecting to a different
tractor, and when alternating between using a quick
hitch and a standard 3-Point hitch. More than one
driveline may be required to fit all applications.
1. Make sure driveline is properly installed and level
before checking driveline collapsible length. Refer to
"Driveline Installation" instructions on page 17.
2. With driveline level, measure 1" ("B" dimension)
back from universal joint shield to end of outer
driveline shield as shown in Figure 1-11.
3. If measurement is 1" or more, skip to "Check
Driveline Interference" on page 19. If measurement
is less than 1", shorten driveline using instructions
provided on right side of this page.
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RCR3596, RCRM3596, RCR3510 & RCRM3510 Rotary Cutters 312-517M
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Shorten Driveline
Refer to Figure 1-11:
Be sure to first check driveline collapsible length above. If
required, shorten driveline as follows:
1. Un-hook driveline from tractor PTO shaft and pull
outer and inner drivelines apart.
2. Reattach outer driveline to tractor PTO shaft. Pull on
inner and outer drivelines to be sure universal joints
are properly secured.
3. Hold inner and outer drivelines parallel to each other:
a. Measure 1" ("B" dimension) back from outer
driveline universal joint shield and make a mark at
this location on the inner driveline shield.
b. Measure 1" ("B" dimension) back from the inner
driveline universal joint shield and make a mark at
this location on the outer driveline shield.
4. Remove driveline from tractor and gearbox shafts.
5. Measure from end of inner shield to scribed mark
("X" dimension). Cut off inner shield at the mark. Cut
same amount off the inner shaft ("X1" dimension).
6. Measure from end of outer shield to scribed mark
("Y" dimension). Cut off outer shield at the mark. Cut
same amount off the outer shaft ("Y1" dimension).
7. Remove all burrs and cuttings.
8. Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the outer
shaft and reassemble driveline.
9. Reattach driveline to cutter and tractor. Refer
"Driveline Installation" instructions on page 17.
10. Continue with "Check Driveline Interference" on
page 19.
Driveline Shortening
Figure 1-11
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