Buhler Farm king FK302 User Manual
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65 Series Rotary Tiller
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DRIVELINE DIMENSION – cont’d.
7.
To determine how much to cut off the PTO shaft ends, calculate “x” using the
following formulas and the dimensions “A” and “B” from the previous steps.
X = B – A + ½”.
Pull the driveline apart and cut off the dimension determined “X” from each end.
8.
Be sure to use a hacksaw to cut from each end of the separated shaft. Cut both
the plastic tube and the metal cores.
9.
Use a file to remove the burrs from the edges that were cut.
10.
Assemble the two ends of the shaft.
11.
Make sure that the shaft can telescope freely. If it does not, separate the two
parts and inspect for burrs or cuttings on the shaft ends. Be sure it telescopes
freely before installing.
12.
Make sure the plastic covering shield is free to rotate on the shaft before
installing on the machine.