Müthing MU-C/S - Installing the P.T.O. Drive

28 Instruction manual – MU-C/S
Installing the P.T.O. drive
A P.T.O. shaft is normally included with the sale of a Müthing mulcher. If you already own a P.T.O.
shaft and wish to use it, or you wish to use a P.T.O. supplied at a later date, please note that you
may only use P.T.O. shafts of the sizes and dimensions that we have recommended. If you have
any questions on whether your existing P.T.O. is suitable please contact us.
The P.T.O. shaft must frequently be adapted to the tractor when first connected. If the P.T.O. is too
long it could cause damage to the P.T.O. or to the mulcher. Always
have this work carried out by a
specialised workshop
.
Then slide the P.T.O. shaft onto the mulcher’s journal bearings and the P.T.O. stump on the tractor
and secure it as described by the P.T.O. drive manufacturer.
Do not fit and remove the P.T.O. unless the motor has been turned off and the keys removed.
Always read the P.T.O. manufacturer’s Instruction Manual to ensure that the P.T.O. is fitted properly
and safely. It is essential for the P.T.O. to be fitted with a joint guard and an integrated securing
chain to prevent the guard from turning with the shaft.
Funnel guards at both the tractor and mulcher ends along with a shaft guard must be fitted to
comply with safety regulations.
Before engaging the P.T.O. always make sure that the selected output drive speed matches the
gearbox speed set on the mulcher.
As a rule the P.T.O. should remain on the machine after work. So remove the shaft from the P.T.O.
stump on the tractor and store the disengaged P.T.O. shaft on the mount or chain provided on the
headstock.
Müthing MU-C/S series mulchers are equipped with a freewheel in the gearbox as standard so they
do not require any freewheel P.T.O. shaft.
Note: Please note the safety instructions, details of risks and accident prevention
regulations on pages 16 -26!