Replacing Cross Shaft Shear Bolt (HX14)

NOTE: Shear bolts are located on both cross shafts at yoke end-to-outer gear cases.

1. Disengage tractor PTO and shut off tractor engine.

2. Disconnect PTO driveline from tractor.

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3. Disengage latches and raise cross shaft shield (A).

4. Remove broken or damaged shear bolt.

IMPORTANT: To prevent blade interference, blade holder timing is important. After service or reassembly of drivelines, blade holders must be retimed BEFORE installing a new shear bolt.

5. Time blade holders. (See TIMING BLADE HOLDERS-HX14 in this section.)

A-Cross Shaft Shield

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IMPORTANT: Shear bolt must be installed with head toward the gear case. Do NOT install with nut toward gear case.

DO NOT use full length threaded cap screws for shear bolts. Unthreaded portion of cap screw has a higher shear value than threaded portion.

6. Install a new 1/2 x 2-3/4 in., Grade 8 cap screw and lock nut (A). Tighten to specifications.

Specification

7. Lower cross shaft shield and engage latches.

A-Shear Bolt and Lock Nut

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