mmm reinstall

[timalabim]

One of the things that I find helpful is to not worry about pulling the locking collar back UNTIL it is on the shaft. It will slip onto the shaft a bit, THEN pull the collar back and slide it the rest of the way on.

It does get easier with repetition.

I found that this is the best tip. Trying to hold the collar back and sliding on at the same time becomes frustrating.

Also having one of those garden kneeler pads makes the work much more comfortable.

 

[Jabroni]

Why did my dealer specifically tell me to wire or tie-wrap the shaft together when removing the desk for the season? He seemed to think that it was real inportant the the shaft coupling not become separated. I haven't removed my deck yet so I don't understand the importance.

 

[Harry c]

One spline on the drive shaft has a small spot of weld that only allows the halves to be put together one way. I assume the one way assembly is for balance. I thought the weld was intended to keep the halves from seperating and that the weld on mine was too small and it just pulled apart. Maybe they all do if there is sufficient pressure. If the halves seperate make sure you get them back together correctly. Better yet, don't let 'em come apart.

 

[Stargazer]

Hi:

What I have done to make mmm rem/install easier is on concrete lower deck into 4 of the 3 wheeled dollies that are about 8" across and $4-5 bucks each at farm/lumberyard into the scalpe wheels. then disconnect use loader to lift front and pull/push either side out. Will have to try lubing pto connect to reattach hardest part of whole mess and you sure don't want it to come loose in use!! Have brotek skid plate on to minimize damage if it dewww.

Gator blades work great also (must make adapter to fit) on 60" MMM

Pat R