Attaching PTO Driveline

CAUTION: Shut off tractor engine before attaching PTO driveline. Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death.

IMPORTANT: Keep driveline and powershaft splines clean of paint, dirt and chaff. Apply John Deere EP Moly Grease or equivalent on tractor PTO shaft before attaching PTO driveline.

1. Shut off tractor engine.

2. Raise tractor PTO shield, if equipped.

3. Support driveline, cradling it in your hand.

4. Align splines by rotating mower driveline. Pull locking collar (A) and simultaneously push driveline onto tractor PTO shaft until locking device engages.

5. Pull back on shield (B) to make sure driveline is locked.

6. Lower tractor PTO shield, if equipped.

7. Attach PTO driveline shield chain (C) to a fixed point on mower.

A-Locking collar
B-PTO driveline shield
C-PTO driveline shield chain

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