Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
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RCD1884 Rotary Cutters 326-355M
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Refer to Figure 1-5:
4. Remove tapered pin (#2) from slip-clutch (#8).
5. Unsnap access doors (#7) from gearbox cone (#6)
and rotate about the metal pin either up or down to
gain access to the gearbox input spline shaft.
6. Slide slip-clutch end of driveline onto gearbox input
shaft until holes in slip-clutch align with notch in
gearbox shaft.
7.
Insert tapered pin (#2) and secure with removed
washer (#5) & hex nut (#4). Tighten hex nut to the
correct torque.
8. Move slip-clutch back and forth several times to
make sure it is locked onto gearbox shaft.
9. Replace access covers (#7).
10. Pull back on yoke collar (#1) and push driveline yoke
onto the tractor power take-off shaft. Release pull
collar and continue to push driveline yoke forward
until pull collar locks in place.
11. Move driveline yoke back and forth several times to
make sure yoke is locked in place. If driveline yoke
will not lock in place, skip to
12. Continue with
.
Check Driveline Collapsible Length
A driveline that is too long can bottom
out causing structural damage to the tractor and
implement. Always check driveline minimum length
during initial setup, when connecting to a different
tractor, and when alternating between using a quick
hitch and a standard 3-point hitch. More than one
driveline may be required to fit all applications.
1. Make sure driveline is properly installed and level
before checking driveline collapsible length. (Refer to
instructions on page 13.)
Refer to Figure 1-6 on page 15:
2. With driveline level, measure (
“B”
dimension) back
from universal joint shield to end of outer driveline
shield as shown in Figure 1-6. If measurement is less
than 1", then shorten driveline using instructions
provided below.
“Check Driveline Maximum Length”
page 15 if “B” dimension is 1" or more.
Shorten Driveline
Refer to Figure 1-6 on page 15:
Be sure to check driveline collapsed length first. If
required, shorten driveline.
1. Unhook driveline from tractor power take-off shaft.
Pull outer and inner drivelines apart.
2. Reattach outer driveline to tractor power take-off
shaft. Pull on inner and outer driveline yokes to be
sure universal joints are properly secured.
3. Hold inner and outer drivelines parallel to each other:
a. Measure 1" (
“B”
dimension) back from outer
driveline universal joint shield and make a mark at
this location on the inner driveline shield.
b. Measure 1" (
“B”
dimension) back from the inner
driveline universal joint shield and make a mark at
this location on the outer driveline shield.
Driveline Installation
Figure 1-5
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