Assembly; Assembly Instructions; Start-Up; Machine Break-In - Farm King 45 Series Operator And Parts Manual

Assembly Instructions

The machine is shipped with the PTO shaft not installed.
To install the PTO driveline on the machine, follow this procedure.
1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children.
2. Clean the splines on the yoke and the input shaft.
3. Align the splines on the yoke and the shaft.
4. Attach the driveline to the tiller by removing the tapered pin and sliding the yoke onto the
gearbox shaft. Line up the pin with the groove in the gearbox shaft and fasten with the tapered
pin. The plastic gearbox PTO guard has a removable door on top to access the pin. The A-frame
brace can be removed to improve accessibility. Replace the brace after tightening the nut on
the tapered pin.
5. Be sure the yoke is locked in position. Pull on the yoke to be sure the pin clicks into position.
6. Be sure that the PTO shaft is the appropriate length for the tractor/Tiller combination. Refer to
Driveline Dimension Section for details.

Start-up

Machine Break-in

Although there are no operational restrictions on the Tiller when used for the first time, it is
recommended that the following mechanical items be checked:
• After operating for 1/2 hour or after completing 1/2 acre:
- Check all nuts, bolts and other fasteners. Tighten to their specified torque level.
- Check that the blades are in good condition and bolted securely to the rotor.
- Check the oil level in the gearbox. Add as required.
- Check that the PTO driveline shield turns freely.
- Lubricate all grease points.
• After operating for 5 hours and 10 hours:
- Repeat the items above.
- Then go to the regular service schedule as defined in Section 5.
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Assembly / Start-up - 45 Series Rotary Tiller