Buhler 2180 - Manual (Page 117)

SECTION 2 - OPERATION
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CHANGING THE MODEL 2145 PTO
OUTPUT SHAFT
Change the PTO shaft as required for use with 540
or 1000 PTO RPM implements.
WARNING
Before changing the PTO shaft:
•
Park the tractor so the rear end is
approximately 10 cm (4″) higher than the
front end. This will reduce oil loss when
removing the shaft.
• Apply the parking brake.
• Move the gearshift lever to “NEUTRAL.”
• Disengage the PTO by pushing the PTO
selector knob down.
• Stop the engine.
• Make sure the PTO shaft has stopped turning.
To change the PTO shaft, remove the “C” clip, 1, from
the outer sleeve, 2, and pull the shaft, 3, from the
housing. Protect the removed shaft from damage by
wrapping it in a cloth.
Clean the replacement shaft. Be sure that the
lubrication hole in the side of the shaft is not blocked.
Install the replacement shaft and reinstall the “C” clip.
Rotate the shaft while it is being inserted to align the
drive splines which will ease installation.
NOTE: When installing the PTO shaft for 540
operation the shaft will usually slide into the inner
spline easily until the outer sleeve spine is reached.
To install the shaft the remaining distance, rotate the
shaft while holding the sleeve, 2, with the pin, 4,
which will align the splines and allow the shaft to go
in the remaining distance.
IMPORTANT: Never operate the tractor with the PTO
shaft removed. The shaft acts as a support for
internal gearing. Operation with the shaft removed
may result in severe damage.
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