OPERATION
6. Check distance (C) between tractor
power tak e-off (PTO) shaf t (A) and mower cond itio ne r
hitch gearbox shaft (B) (without the front half of the
driveline attach e d).
7. Ensure that measurement does NOT exceed the
dimensions listed in Table 3.3 Distance between Hitch
Gearbox and Tractor PTO, page 46.
Table 3.3 Distance between Hitch Gearbox and
Tractor PTO
Driveline S
haft Size
Distance (C
)
1-3/8 in. (34 mm) 27 in. (750 mm)
1-3/4 in. (43 mm) 31 in. (800 mm)
Figure 3.29: Allowable Driveline Length
8. Position driveline (A) onto tractor PTO shaft making
sure that driveline is approx imately level.
9. Pull back collar on driveline (A) and pu s h driveline until
it locks. Release colla r.
Figure 3.30: Mower Conditioner Driveline
Attached to Tractor PTO
10. Start tractor and raise hitch so that stand (A) is off
the ground. Shut down tractor and remove key
from ignition.
11. Remove inner hairpin (B) and pull lock (C) to
release stand.
Figure 3.31: Hitch Stand
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