MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
4.5.3 Hitch Driveline
The hitch driv
eline is a solid shaft that connects the forward swivel gearbox to the clutch driveline. The hitch
driveline is s
upported by a bearing at the approximate midpoint of the hitch. Replace the driveline if there are signs
of damage , vib
ration, or excessive noise.
No maintenan
ce is required other than regular lubrication.
Refer to 4.4.
1 Cutterbar Lubrication, page 127.
Figure 4.
152: Hitch Driveline
Removing
Hitch Driveline
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator ’s seat for any reason.
1. Stop engine, and remove key from ignition.
2. Disconnect clutch driveline (A) at the center support.
Do not remove entire driveline. Refer to Removing
Clutch Driveline, page 192.
Figure 4.153: C lutch Driveline
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