Michael_Porter
Bronze Member
I have a new 3720 with iMatch and a MX5 rotary cutter. Today was the first time I tried to hook up my MX5. I couldn't get the cutter driveline to insert into the PTO. I finally ran out of time and decided I'd do something else and get a fresh start tomorrow morning. I would greatly appreciate any tips from those who have done this many times. Here are the problems I encountered:
The iMatch makes it easy to hook up the cutter, but blocks easy access to the PTO area. What's the best way to reach and make the connection? Do you raise the hitch high or drop it low? Reach in or crawl under? I've got jack stands I could use for safety.
Do you have to pull back on the driveline collar and push forward on the driveline at the same time. Or can you start mating the spline with the PTO and then pull back the collar to push it in all the way?
I know you need to rotate the driveline so the splines match, but it's hard to do this because I can't see very well because of the working angle? Any tips about matching the splines?
All the following conspired to make what I thought would be a 5 minute job a very frustrating experience:
The awkward access and working angle forced by the iMatch.
Having to support the weight of the driveline.
Having to pull back the collar while you push forward the driveline.
Having to rotate the driveline to make the splines match.
Please help a newbie! Help! I really need to cut some brush tomorrow.
The iMatch makes it easy to hook up the cutter, but blocks easy access to the PTO area. What's the best way to reach and make the connection? Do you raise the hitch high or drop it low? Reach in or crawl under? I've got jack stands I could use for safety.
Do you have to pull back on the driveline collar and push forward on the driveline at the same time. Or can you start mating the spline with the PTO and then pull back the collar to push it in all the way?
I know you need to rotate the driveline so the splines match, but it's hard to do this because I can't see very well because of the working angle? Any tips about matching the splines?
All the following conspired to make what I thought would be a 5 minute job a very frustrating experience:
The awkward access and working angle forced by the iMatch.
Having to support the weight of the driveline.
Having to pull back the collar while you push forward the driveline.
Having to rotate the driveline to make the splines match.
Please help a newbie! Help! I really need to cut some brush tomorrow.