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RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M
Section 1: Assembly& Set-Up
Table of Contents
6.
Attach safety chain on the outer driveline shield to
the tractor frame to restrict outer shield from rotating.
Re-latch safety chain to outer driveline shield.
7.
Attach safety chain on the inner driveline shield to
the tiller frame to restrict inner shield from rotating.
Re-latch safety chain to inner driveline shield.
Check Driveline Collapsible Length
Refer to Figure 1-10:
1.
Make sure driveline is installed properly before
checking driveline collapsed length (Refer to
“Driveline Installation” instructions on this page).
2.
With driveline level, measure (“B” dimension) back
from universal joint shield to end of outer driveline
shield as shown in Figure 1-10. If measurement is
less than 1/4", then shorten driveline length.
Driveline Shortening
Figure 1-10
NOTE: If driveline is too long to fit between tractor
and tiller, skip to “Shorten Driveline” on page 13.
IMPORTANT: Two safety chains are supplied with
the driveline. These chains must be attached to the
driveline shields and to the rotary tiller and tractor to
restrict the shields from rotating.
IMPORTANT: A driveline that is too long can bottom
out causing structural damage to tractor and tiller.
Always check driveline collapsed 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.
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Shorten Driveline
Refer to Figure 1-10:
Be sure to first check driveline collapsed length as
instructed above. If required, shorten driveline as follows:
1.
Un-hook driveline from tractor PTO shaft and pull
outer and inner drivelines apart.
2.
Reattach outer driveline to tractor PTO shaft. Pull on
inner and outer drivelines to be sure universal joints
are properly secured.
3.
Hold the driveline sections parallel to each other. The
inner and outer shields on each section should end
approximately 1/4" short of reaching the universal
joint shield on the adjacent section (see “B”
dimension).
a. Measure 1/4" (“B” dimension) back from outer
driveline universal joint shield and make a mark at
this location on the inner driveline shield.
b. Measure 1/4" (“B” dimension) back from the
inner driveline universal joint shield and make a
mark at this location on the outer driveline shield.
4.
Remove driveline and safety chains from tractor and
gearbox.
5.
Measure from end of inner shield to scribed mark
(“X” dimension). Cut off inner shield at the mark. Cut
same amount off the inner shaft (“X1” dimension).
6.
Measure from end of outer shield to scribed mark
(“Y” dimension). Cut off outer shield at the mark. Cut
same amount off the outer shaft (“Y1” dimension).
7.
Remove all burrs and cuttings.
8.
If not already completed, apply multi-purpose grease
to inside of outer profile and reassemble driveline.
9.
Reattach driveline to tractor and gearbox shaft
following “Driveline Installation” steps 1 to 7 on
page 12.
10. Continue with “Check Driveline Interference” on
page 14.
