4 - Set-Up
4. 8
Fitting PTO Shaft
In order to maintain drive to the sprayer’s pump whilst allowing for changes in length the transmission shaft is
divided into two halves with matching profiles.
The geometric shape of the profiles locks them together on the rotational axis whilst allowing free lateral
movement to absorb changes in length as the implement and tractor move in relation to each other.
Transmission Shaft - Operator Safety
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Always STOP ENGINE before attaching the transmission shaft to tractor P.T.O. - most tractor P.T.O. shafts can
be rotated by hand to facilitate spline alignment, when engine is stopped.
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When attaching the shaft, make sure that the lock is FULLY ENGAGED - push and pull shaft until it locks.
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Always keep protection guards and chains intact and make sure that it covers all rotating parts, including CV-
joints at each end of the shaft. Do not use without protection guard.
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Do not touch or stand on the transmission shaft when it is rotating - safety distance: 5’ (1.5 meter)
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Prevent protection guards from rotating by attaching the chains allowing sufficient slack for turns.
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Make sure that protection guards around tractor P.T.O. and implement shaft are intact.
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Always STOP ENGINE and remove the ignition key before carrying out maintenance or repairs to the
transmission shaft or implement.
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DANGER: ROTATING TRANSMISSION SHAFTS - DO NOT USE WITHOUT PROTECTION GUARDS.
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DANGER: PTO SHAFTS CAN SERIOUSLY INJURE. KEEP CLEAR OF ROTATING PARTS!
Transmission Shaft - Installation
First installation of the transmission shaft is done in the following way:
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Attach sprayer to tractor and set PTO angle to a maximum of 15 degrees, position with shortest distance
between the tractor and sprayer pump P.T.O. shafts.
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Stop engine and remove ignition key.
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If transmission shaft must be shortened, the shaft is pulled apart (see PTO Shaft Length reduction)
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WARNING: The shaft must always have a minimum overlap of 30%.
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The PTO shaft connects between the tractor output spline and the pump input spline.
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Summary of Contents for Mercury Covamax series
Page 1: ...MERCURY COVAMAX Operator Instruction Manual 67002404 100 HAU 08 2009 www hardi com au...
Page 10: ...Table of Contents TOC 8...
Page 18: ...2 Safety 2 6...
Page 88: ...6 Maintenance 1 18 Maintenance Activity Record Date Service Performed...
Page 92: ...7 Fault Finding 1 4...
Page 100: ...8 Technical Specifications 8 8...
