ServiceandRepairs
MainDriveShaft
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Figure31
1.Maindriveshaft3.Quickreleasepin
2.Centergearboxshaft4.Clamp
RemovingtheMainDriveShaft
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthecuttingunitsanddisengage
thePTO.Removethemaindriveshaftanddisconnectthemachine
fromthetowvehicle.Securethemachinewithtowbarjack;refertothe
Groundsmaster1200Operator’sManual.
WARNING
Supportthedriveshaft(weighsapproximately39Kg(86lb))to
preventitfromdroppingandcausingpersonalinjurywhenremoving.
2.Disconnectthemaindriveshaft(1)fromthecentergearboxshaft(2)as
follows:
A.Loosentheclamp(4)andslidetheshieldcone(10)rearwardonthe
maindriveshaft(1).
B.Pressandholdthequickreleasepinontheendyoke(11)andslidethe
maindriveshaft(1)rearwardfromthecentergearboxshaft.
Groundsmaster®1200Pull-BehindRotaryMower
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CuttingUnitDrive:ServiceandRepairs
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