Install PTO Shaft and Rear Discharge Guard
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What happens here
Before connecting the mower to the tractor, prepare the PTO (Power Take-Off) shaft and the rear discharge guard. The PTO shaft is clearly labeled for connection to the tractor and the implement. Secure the PTO shaft to the mower's gearbox, ensuring the push-button release mechanism is engaged. Attach the safety chain of the PTO shaft to the mower. Next, install the heavy-duty metal chain guard (rear discharge chute) to the back of the mower using the four pre-drilled bolt holes. This guard is designed to prevent debris from being slung out the back during operation.
Goal: Prepare the mower for power transmission and safe operation.
Tools and materials
- Nuts and Bolts — Securing the discharge guard
- PTO Shaft — Transmitting power from the tractor to the mower
- Rear Discharge Guard — Preventing debris from being ejected during mowing