Bush Hog RDTH 84 User Manual

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G. Clamp end of driveline in a vice.  Cut off shield
where marked. (Figure 2-3).
Figure 2-3
H.  Using  cut  off  section  of  shield  as  a  guide,  cut
shaft the same amount. (Figure 2-4)
I. Repeat steps “G” and “H” to other driveline sec-
tion.
J.  Deburr  ends  of  driveline  sections  and  clean
away all chips and filings. (Figure 2-5)
K.  Apply  multi-purpose  grease  to  outside  of  male
driveline  section.  Assemble  driveline  and  install  on
tractor  and  cutter.  Pull  on  each  driveline  section  to
be sure yokes lock into place. Make certain driveline
shielding is in place and in good condition.
Figure 2-4
Figure 2-5
MAKE CERTAIN DRIVELINE YOKES
ARE SECURELY FASTENED. FAILURE
TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY.
L.  Raise  cutter  off  ground  and  adjust  lower  lift
arms to level cutter right to left. Refer to tractor oper-
ator’s manual.
M.  Lower  cutter  to  work  position.  Adjust  tractor
top link to position cutter top link as shown in Figure
2-6. This allows cutter to “float” during operation.
N.  Adjust  tractor  sway  chains,  stabilizer  bar  or
equivalent to prevent side sway.
DANGER
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Figure 2-6 Flex-Link