Blue Rhino FC-0007 - Manual (Page 118)

OPERATION
SE6 05/05 Operation Section 4-26
© 2005 Alamo Group Inc.
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9.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines
When crossing ditches with steep banks or going
up sharp inclines, it is possible that the main
driveline inner profile will penetrate into the outer
housing to its maximum depth until the assembly
becomes solid (driveline is at its extreme shortest
length). This type of abusive operation can cause
serious damage to the tractor and mower drive by
pushing the PTO into the tractor and through the
support bearings or downward onto the PTO shaft,
breaking it off.
Damage resulting from over-collapse of the driveline’s inner profile and its outer housing may
allow the driveline to come loose from the Tractor which could cause bodily injury to the operator
or bystanders and/or extensive damage to the Tractor or Implement. OPS-R-0020
When confronted with an incline or ditch, do not
approach from an angle which is perpendicular or
straight on as damage to or over-collapse of the
driveline may occur. OPS-R-0021_A