Operation - RT10
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PTO Driveline Length Check
Due to variations in distances between tractor PTO
shafts and implement input shafts, drivelines may
need to be shortened or a longer shaft may be
required.
When fitting the implement to the tractor, the
PTO driveline, with telescoping sections, must
be inspected. When the sections are at the most
compressed operating position, the sections must
not “bottom out”.
At its shortest length, there must be at least 2 in.
(50.8 mm) of clearance between each section end
and opposite section end at the most compressed
operating position.
When the sections are at the most extended
position, there must be sufficient engagement
between the sections.
At its farthest operating extension, a minimum
section engagement of 33% of shaft length must
be maintained.
PTO Driveline Bottoming Out Check
Stop the engine and leave the operator’s position
(see “Leaving The Operator’s Position” on page
24).
Make sure the PTO driveline and all rotating
components have come to a complete stop before
leaving the operator’s position (if applicable).
Figure 21
1. Disconnect the PTO driveline from the tractor
and slide the PTO driveline together until fully
retracted (compressed).
2. Measure the retracted (compressed) length of
PTO driveline [Figure 21].
3. Extend the PTO driveline 2 in. (50.8 mm) from
the retracted length and place a mark on the
inner guard at the end of the outer guard
[Figure 21].
4. Reattach the PTO driveline to the tractor PTO
shaft.
5. Enter the operator’s position. Start the engine.
6. With the rear PTO DISENGAGED, raise and
lower the implement and watch the PTO
driveline extend and retract.
7. If the outer PTO driveline guard slides in
(retracts) over the mark at any point of travel,
the PTO driveline needs to be shortened.
MARK INNER
GUARD HERE
RETRACTED
(COMPRESSED LENGTH)
2” (50.8 mm)
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