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5.2 MAINTENANCE
By following a careful service and maintenance pro-
gram for your machine, you will enjoy many years
and trouble-free operation.
5.2.1 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 en-
closes the driving components and is designed to
turn relative to the driving components. The drive-
Fig. 72 DRIVELINE COMPONENTS
line should telescope easily and the guard turn
freely on the shaft at all times. Annual disassembly,
cleaning and lubrication is recommended to insure
that all components function as intended. To main-
tain the driveline, follow this procedure:
1. Remove the driveline from the machine.
2. Pull driveline apart.
3. Use a screwdriver to flip the lock tabs on
each end. There are 3 tabs 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 tabs 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 tabs with the holes.
10. Insert the tabs through the holes and seat
in the groove.
11. Turn each tab to secure guard to shaft.
12. Check that each guard turns freely on the
shaft.
13. Apply a light coat of grease to the telescop-
ing components.
14. Assemble the driveline.
15. Check that the driveline telescopes easily.
Guard Removal
Disassembled
16. Replace any components that are damaged or
worn.
17. Install the driveline on the machine.