Installing the universal joint shaft on the implement

IMPORTANT
Damage when the universal joint shaft is too long

To avoid damage to the implement,

check the universal joint shaft length every time the tractor is changed.

If the universal joint shaft is too long,

have the universal joint shaft corrected by a qualified specialist workshop.
  1. Clean and grease the drive shaft on the implement.
  2. Make sure that the universal joint shaft guard is functional.

The tractor symbol on the guard tube identifies the tractor-side of the universal joint shaft. An existing overload clutch or freewheel clutch must be installed on the implement side.

  1. Slide the universal joint shaft 3 onto the gearbox output shaft.

  2. To secure the universal joint shaft on the gearbox,

    tighten the locking bolt on the universal joint shaft with the tightening torque prescribed by the universal joint shaft manufacturer.
  3. Lift the bracket 4 out of the holder.
  4. Swivel the bracket under the universal joint shaft.
  5. Put the universal joint shaft in the bracket.
  6. Secure the guard tube with the safety chain 1 on the fastening point 2.