Mounting the universal joint shaft on the implement

IMPORTANT
Damage due to a universal joint shaft that is too long

To avoid implement damage,

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. Ensure that the universal joint shaft guard is functional.

The tractor symbol on the guard tube indicates 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 clamp bolt on the universal joint shaft with the tightening torque specified by the universal joint shaft manufacturer.
  3. Lift the bracket 4 out of the holder.
  4. Swing the bracket under the universal joint shaft.
  5. Place the universal joint shaft in the bracket.
  6. Secure the guard tube with the safety chain 1 on the fastening point 2.