Kubota tractor (BX25DLB-AU, LA240A, LA240A, AU-SG, BT602). OPERATOR'S MANUAL - part 19

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PTO

B

PTO Drive Shaft

1. When using a PTO drive shaft, read the operator's

manual of the implement before operating the
implement.
PTO drive shafts are designed for specific machines
and power requirement.

2. To adjust the length of the PTO drive shaft, refer to the

following instructions.
(1) To adjust the length, hold the half shafts next to

each other in the shortest working position and
mark them.

(2) Shorten inner and outer guard tubes equally.
(3) Shorten inner and outer sliding profiles tube by

the same length as the guard tubes.

(4) Round off all sharp edges and remove burrs.

Grease sliding profiles.

3. Ensure that the PTO drive shaft is securely connected

at both ends before operating.

(1) Inner and outer sliding profile tubes
(2) Journal cross assy
(3) Fitting yoke
(4) Safety guard (In, Out)
(5) Chain

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3-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR

3-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR

Use holder plate to hold lower link higher while mowing
with mid-mount mower only over uneven terrain.

(1) Top link
(2) Lifting rod (Left)
(3) Check chains
(4) Turnbuckle
(5) Lower link
(6) Top link holder
(7) Lifting rod (Right)
(8) Drawbar
(9) Holder plate

(9) Holder plate

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3-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR

3-POINT HITCH

B

Attaching and detaching implements

To avoid personal injury:
A

Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key.

A

Do not stand between tractor and implement
unless parking brake is applied.

A

Before attaching or detaching implement,
locate the tractor and implement on a firm, flat
and level surface.

A

Whenever an implement or other attachment is
connected to the tractor 3-point hitch, slowly
move the 3-point hitch through the full range of
operation and check for interference, binding
or PTO separation before operating the
machine.

B

Lifting Rod (Right)

To avoid personal injury from separation:
A

Do not extend lift rod beyond the groove on the
threaded rod or it may separate. See the
illustration that is on the safety label part
K2581-6555-1.

Level a 3-point mounted implement from side to side by
turning the adjusting turnbuckle to shorten or lengthen the
adjustable lifting rod with the implement on the ground.
After adjustment, tighten the lock nut securely.
Do not extend lift rod beyond the groove on the threaded
rod when extending it.

B

Top Link

1. Adjust the angle of the implement to the desired

position by shortening or lengthening the top link.

2. The proper length of the top link varies according to

the type of implement being used.

A

When not using the top link, make it the shortest length
and fix it to the top link holder.

B

Check Chains

Make sure that the check chains are installed in the
figures below.
Adjust the turnbuckle to control horizontal sway of the
implement.
After adjustment, retighten the lock nut.

HITCH

To avoid personal injury:
A

Never pull from the top link, the rear axle or any
point above the hitch. Doing so could cause the
tractor to tip over rearward causing personal
injury or death.

(1) Adjusting turnbuckle
(2) Lock nut

(A) Groove

(1) Turnbuckle
(2) Lock nut

(1) Hitch

3-POINT HITCH & DRAWBAR

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B

Removing the 3-Point Hitch

When installing the backhoe, remove the 3-point hitch.
1. Remove the lynch pin and the top link pin. Then

remove the top link.

2. Remove the snap ring and the clevis pin. Then remove

the left and right lifting rod.

3. Remove the hair pin and stopper pin. Then remove the

check chain plate and lower links.

B

Installing the 3-Point Hitch

1. Follow the reverse procedure mentioned above.

(1) Top link
(2) Clevis pin
(3) Snap ring
(4) Lifting rod (Left)
(5) Lower link
(6) Stopper pin

(7) Hair pin
(8) Check chain plate
(9) Top link pin
(10) Lynch pin
(11) Lifting rod (Right)