Kubota bx to big b shafts on my implements way to short now by a lot .all have different size shaped shafts .thought of a one to fit all approach ,but the round shafts on implements are all different too.my head wants to explode! So for example with the puma blower hooked up from the tip of my blower shaft to the tip of my tractor pto is 27 inches how long does each half need to be to operate safe ,and not crunch things when I lift things?i guess what I'm asking is how to approach this.i have my snowblower,
chipper and rotary mower to do advise please
Maybe this will help you:
CHECK DRIVELINE MAXIMUM LENGTH
Refer to Figure 2
Make sure driveline collapsible length is acceptable. If
needed, refer to “Attaching To Tractor”.
The driveline maximum allowable length must, when fully
extended, have a minimum overlap of the profile tubes by
not less than 1/3 the free length with both inner and outer
profile tubes being of equal length.
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the outer
shaft and reassemble the driveline.
2. Assemble the two driveline profiles together with just 1/3
overlapping of the profile tubes as shown below. Once
assembled, measure and record the maximum allowable
length for future reference.
3. Attach inner driveline yoke to the tiller gearbox shaft.
Attach outer driveline yoke to the tractor’s PTO shaft.
4. Move yoke ends of driveline back and forth to insure they
are secured to the tractor and tiller shafts. Reattach any
end that is loose.
5. Hook driveline safety chain on the tractor end of driveline
to tiller frame. Re-latch safety chain to the driveline shield.
6. Hook driveline safety chain on the Rotary Tiller end of
driveline to the tiller frame. Re-latch safety chain to
driveline shield.
7. Start tractor and raise Rotary Tiller just enough to remove
support blocks.
8. Slowly engage tractor hydraulic 3-point control lever
to lower the tiller while checking for sufficient drawbar
clearance. Move drawbar ahead, aside or remove if
required.
9. Raise and lower implement to find maximum extended
driveline length. Check to make certain the driveline does
not exceed maximum allowable length recorded in step 2.
10. If needed, set tractor 3-point lift height to stop driveline
from exceeding maximum allowable length.
