6.2 MAINTENANCE
By following a careful service and maintenance
program for your machine, you will enjoy many
years or trouble-free operation.
6.2.1 DRIVELINE MAINTENANCE
The PTO driveline is designed to telescope to al-low
for dimensional changes as the machine goes
through its operational range. A tubular guard
encloses the driving components and is designed to
turn relative to the driving components. The
1. Remove the driveline from the machine.
2. Pull driveline apart.
3. Use a screwdriver to turn lock studs on each
end. There are 2 studs per guard.
4. Pull the shaft out of the plastic tubular guard.
5. Use a solvent to clean the male and female
portions of the telescoping ends.
6. Apply a light coat of grease to each end.
7. Use a solvent to wash the grooves on each
end where the studs are located. Clean each
end also.
8. Apply a light coat of grease to each groove.
9. Insert the shaft into its respective guard and
align the studs with the holes.
10. Insert the studs through the holes and seat
in the groove.
11. Turn each stud to secure guard to shaft.
12. Check that each guard turns freely on
the shaft.
13. Assemble the driveline.
14. Check that the driveline telescopes easily.
15. Replace any components that are
damaged or worn.
16. Install the driveline on the machine.
driveline should telescope easily and the guard
turn freely on the shaft at all times. Annual disas-
sembly, cleaning and lubrication is recommended
to insure that all components function as intended.
To maintain the driveline, follow this procedure:
Guard Removal
Disassembled
Fig. 46 DRIVELINE COMPONENTS
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