Servis-Rhino RC-12 - Manual (Page 55)

OPERATION
RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-13
© 2005 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
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When fitting the mower to the tractor, the telescoping driveline must be inspected to ensure that at its most
compressed position, the profiles do not “bottom out”, and when at its farthest extended position, there is
sufficient engagement between the profiles to operate safely. At its shortest length, there must be at least a 1”
clearance between each profile end and opposite profile universal joint. At its farthest operating extension, a
minimum profile engagement of 12” must be maintained.
Before operating the Implement, check to make sure the Implement input driveline
will not bottom out or become disengaged. Bottoming out occurs when the inner
shaft penetrates the outer housing until the assembly becomes solid-it can shorten no more.
Bottoming out can cause serious damage to the Tractor PTO by pushing the PTO into the Tractor and
through the support bearings or downward onto the PTO shaft, breaking it off. A broken drive line can
cause personal injury.
(S3PT-18)
Driveline Clearance.
Pull Type Units - After adjusting drawbar to correct
length and attaching mower, check driveline for
telescoping clearance. Before engaging PTO
ensure driveline does not bottom out during sharp
turns. Check vertical clearance between driveline
and hitch pin. Driveline should have a minimum
overlap of 5” at all times.
• Disengage the driveline from the tractor PTO
shaft.
• Slide the driveline together until it “bottoms out”
solidly.
• Apply colored tape to the inner shield 1/8” from
the end of the outer shield.
• Reattach the driveline to the PTO shaft. OPS-F-0001_A
Driveline may bottom out or come in contact with hitch while traveling over uneven terrain.
A loose driveline could slip off and result in personal injury or damage to shredder. When
attaching driveline yoke to tractor PTO shaft, it is important that spring-activated locking collar
be seated in groove on PTO shaft.