Progressive TD65-2 - Checking Pto Length During Turns

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CHECK PTO LENGTH DURING TURNS

During the mowing operation the tractor should be able to make turns without

damage to the driveline. To ensure proper setup, check the following conditions:

a) With the tractor and mower aligned, and the input PTO straight, turn the

shields on the input PTO to check that the holes line up for greasing the

input shaft tubes. If not, you will have to lengthen or shorten the drawbar.

(It should be 14” to 15” from the end of the PTO shaft to the center of the

drawpin hole. A & C models)

b) With the tractor in the lowest gear and traveling very slowly, make a sharp

turn to the right as required for mowing.

c) Watch the PTO shielding to make sure the PTO shaft does not totally

collapse. There should be 1” to 2” of inside PTO shielding left at

maximum turn. See picture below.

1” to 2” of inside shield showing

NOTE: This is not the worst condition. Making turns while the tractor is angling up

a hill will cause the PTO shaft to collapse even more. The operator should avoid

making sharp turns on uneven ground.