Connect Driveshaft

Driveshaft Connection - AutoConnect

If the machine is equipped with an AutoConnect Kit, the drive shaft is installed on the machine. It will automatically connect with the mower gearbox as the mower is installed on the machine.

• Shift machine PTO selector to Mid-PTO to allow for mower operation.

Driveshaft Connection - Standard

If the machine is not equipped with an AutoConnect kit, a standard drive shaft is installed on the mower gearbox and must be directly connected to the machine Mid-PTO shaft.

1. To connect a standard drive shaft to the machine:

   1. 
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      A - PTO Shaft

      B - Driveshaft Collar

      C - Driveshaft Yoke

      Lift the driveline from the mower hanger and position it in line with the machine PTO shaft (A).

   2. Pull the drive shaft collar (B) toward the front of the machine.

   3. Align the rear drive shaft yoke (C) with the PTO shaft and push the yoke onto the shaft completely. It may be necessary to rotate the drive shaft slightly to engage the shaft.

   4. Release the collar. Slide the yoke front-to-back to ensure that the yoke lock has firmly seated in the PTO shaft detent.

2. Shift the machine PTO selector to Mid-PTO to allow for mower operation.