As Required

Checking Driveline Shields

CAUTION:

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To help prevent bodily injury or death from entanglement in rotating drivelines, replace any missing or damaged shielding. Never operate machine without shielding.

Check driveline shields by making sure they rotate freely. Lubricate or replace if necessary. (See your John Deere dealer.)

Checking Hitch Pin Torque

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A - Lock Nuts

1. Check hitch pin lock nuts (A) periodically to be sure they are tight.

2. Tighten to specification.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Hitch Pin Lock Nut	Torque	350 N˙m (258 lb-ft)

Freeing Slip Clutch

CAUTION:

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A - PTO Shield

B - Quick Lock Pin (1 each side)

• Disengage PTO.
• Engage parking brake or place transmission in PARK.
• Shut off tractor engine and remove key.

IMPORTANT: Friction type clutches will seize if left unused for a period of time, especially in humid or damp conditions. Slip the clutch using the following procedure.

Perform the following steps using the tractor that will operate cutter. (See attaching procedures in Attaching and Detaching section.)

1. Remove two quick lock pins (B) and raise PTO shield (A).

2. NOTE:

   
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   A - Lock Nut (6 used)

   B - Chalk Marks

   Drivelines removed for illustration purposes.

   Loosen six lock nuts (A) progressively leaving some tension on belleville spring.

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3. Place chalk mark (B) across belleville spring and hub.

4. CAUTION: Help prevent personal injury to bystanders from thrown objects. Be sure no one is near the cutter when adjusting.

   Start tractor and run at low rpm. Check clutch slippage:

   1. Engage PTO for 2—3 seconds to slip the clutch.

   2. Disengage the PTO.

   3. Repeat Steps a and b at least three times.

   4. Disengage PTO, shut off tractor engine, remove key and allow components to stop rotating.

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      A - Gap

      B - Clutch Plate

      C - Belleville Spring

      D - Lock Nut (6 used)

      E - Chalk Marks

      Check alignment of chalk marks (E):

      If marks are still aligned, clutch DID NOT slip: Disassemble and inspect for wear or damage. (See DISASSEMBLING AND INSPECTING SLIP CLUTCH in Service section.)

      If marks are not aligned, clutch has slipped:

      1. IMPORTANT: To avoid driveline damage, DO NOT overtighten lock nuts. A gap must be left between clutch plate (B) and belleville spring (C).

         Tighten six lock nuts (D) to apply spring pressure to clutch disks.
      2. Measure gap (A) between clutch plate (B) and belleville spring (C). If gap is not within specification, evenly adjust six lock nuts until gap is to specification.

         Item	Measurement	Specification
         MX5 and MX6 Clutch Plate-to-Spring	Gap (A)	4 mm (0.157 in.)
         MX7 Clutch Plate-to-Spring	Gap (A)	3.5 mm (0.138 in.)

      
      

5. CAUTION: To help prevent bodily injury or death from entanglement in rotating drivelines, replace all shielding removed and replace any missing or damaged shielding. Never operate machine without shielding.

   Close and fasten PTO shield.