Coupling to the tractor and installing the driveshaft
Coupling the ensiling machine to the three-point linkage of the tractor hydraulic system (first the first
lower arms and then the upper arm).
CAUTION
If it is necessary to shorten the driveshaft, proceed as follows:
- Separate the two parts of the driveshaft (male/female);
- Couple the "female" side to the tractor power take-off and the "male" side to the machine;
- Place the two parts of the driveshaft side-by-side and mark the place for cutting, leaving about 25 mm
of play, on each end (see the following figures);
- Remove the driveshaft, cut the extra parts off from the male and female sides;
- Then assemble the driveshaft again, see if the ends are aligned, as shown in the following figure.
Ensiling machine installed with TRAILER OR A TRAILER BASE:
Connect the towing hitch to the tractor towing bar. In these versions, generally, it is necessary to cut the
driveshaft. If necessary, proceed as described above.
25 mm
of play
NOTES:
- The parts cut from the solid and tubular parts of the driveshaft must be the same length. It is
necessary to leave a minimum of 25 mm of play at both ends of the driveshaft.
- The instructions for cutting, lubricating, maintenance, and installing the driveshaft protective cover
are found and described in the pamphlet supplied by the manufacturer.
- It is the exclusive responsibility of the authorized Nogueira reseller to prepare the driveshaft and try
out for the first operation of the machine.
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After coupling, carefully check if the driveshaft is well-latched to the tractor and
machine axles. If the moving driveshaft disengages, it can result in a serious
accident.
Instruction manual
KEEP THE ENDS ALIGNED
fig.33
fig.34