34 Assembly
MAN0224 (Rev. 9/30/2005)
5. Align the holes in the driveline slip clutch and
gearbox input shaft. Install and tighten bolt (5) and
nut (6).
6. Lubricate rear driveline half and install front
driveline half.
Figure 26. Optional Slip Clutch Driveline Assembly
Shorten Driveline for Specific Tractor
NOTE: Kubota BX tractor requires 3-3/4 inches
removed from plastic shield and outer profile. Follow
instruction below for proper procedures.
1. Attach the cutter to the tractor 3-point hitch.
2. Raise and lower the cutter to determine the
minimum distance between the tractor PTO shaft
and the gearbox input shaft.
3. Leave the cutter in the minimum position.
4. Separate the driveline into two halves and connect
them to the tractor PTO and gearbox.
5. Place the two halves parallel to one another to
determine how much the driveline must be
shortened. See Figure 27.
Figure 27. Drive Halves Placed Parallel
6. Measure from the end of the upper shield to the
base of the bell on the lower shield (A).
Add 1-9/16" to dimension (A). See Figure 28.
Figure 28. Determine Shield Length
7. Cut the shield to the overall dimension. See Figure
29.
Figure 29. Cut Shield
8. Place the cutoff portion of the shield against the
end of the shaft and use it as a guide. Mark and cut
the shaft. See Figure 30.
Figure 30. Cut Shaft to Length
