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CAUTION: Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious
injury or death.
Keep tractor PTO shield and driveline
shields in place at all times. Make sure rotating shields turn freely.
Before making adjustments, connections or cleaning PTO driven
equipment, STOP the engine and wait for PTO drivelines to stop.
Turn key to STOP position to shut off engine.
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Put drawbar (A) in extended position. If implement will be connected
to 3-point hitch, be sure drawbar will not interfere. Fully retract
drawbar or remove it if necessary. (See "Select Drawbar Position"
in this section.)
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Install drawbar lock pin.
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Attach implement to tractor (drawbar or 3-point hitch) before
connecting PTO driveline. Raise hitch to full-up (transport) position
if it is not to be used.
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Flip PTO master shield (B) up for clearance. With engine off,
turn PTO shaft by hand to line up splines. Connect driveline to PTO
shaft. Pull driveline to be sure it is locked to PTO shaft. Return
PTO shield to down position.
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Check that all shields are in place and in good condition. WITH
ENGINE STOPPED, check driveline shields on driveline by making sure
they rotate freely on shaft. Lubricate or repair as necessary.
CAUTION: Never operate PTO unless master shield is properly
installed.
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Check for interference.