Farm King RT17 - Connecting PTO Driveline

Operation - RT17, RT19 Tedder
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Connecting PTO Driveline
Stop the engine and leave the operator’s position
(See “Leaving The Operator’s Position” in
Operator’s section).
Note: The PTO shafts are shipped with the slip
clutch disengaged. Engage the slip clutch.
WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Warnings on the machine and in the manuals
are for your safety. Failure to obey warnings
can cause serious injury or death.
Note: Clean and grease tractor’s PTO shaft and
PTO driveline coupling each time driveline
is connected.
IMPORTANT
Improper hitch installation can cause PTO
driveline damage.
• Do not modify the three point hitch.
• Make sure the PTO driveline is of adequate
length and that u-joints are in the correct phase.
Remove the PTO driveline from the storage
position (if applicable).
Figure 6
Retract the collar (Item 1) [Figure 6] and slide the
PTO driveline onto the tractor PTO shaft. Release
the collar and the driveline will lock onto the shaft.
Push and pull the PTO driveline back and forth
several times and make sure it is securely attached
to the PTO shaft.
Install PTO driveline safety chain (Item 2) [Figure
6].
Note: The PTO driveline must have a means to
retain it to the PTO shaft on the tractor.
WARNING
• Do NOT exceed 540 RPM PTO.
• Keep PTO shields and all guards in place.
• Keep away from moving parts.
• Keep bystanders away.
• Do NOT connect the PTO at an angle higher than
10° between the two connections.
10°
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