Pto Cardan Shaft; 1- Cardan Shaft Length; 2- Cardan Shaft Length Reduction - Nogueira FTN-1000 G3 Manua De Instrucciones

4.5 - PTO cardan shaft

4.5.1- Cardan shaft length

Depending on the tractor used, it may be necessary to adjust the length
of the cardan shaft. Check, and if necessary, cut the shaft, proceeding as
described below (see the instructions for the cut in the cardan shaft's manual).
Start the hydraulics and position the machine's shaft at the same height as
1.
the tractor power take-off (see figure below).
PTO
Separate the two cardan shaft parts (male and female).
2.
Couple the solid shaft (male side) onto the harvester and the tubular one
3.
(female side) onto the tractor.
Place the cardan shaft parts (male and female) parallel to each other. In this
4.
position, there must be a maximum clearance of 30 mm (see picture above).
If there is no gap indicated, it is necessary to cut the cardan shaft, proceeding
as follows:

4.5.2- Cardan shaft length reduction

Mark the location where the cuts will be made, leaving the gap indicated
1.
on the next page. Uncouple the cardan shaft from the machine and the
tractor and make the cuts.
To measure the length of the
cardan shaft, leave the machine
shaft at the same height as the
power take-off of the tractor.
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