Nogueira VFN 5000 Manual Del Usuario página 12

Driveshaft preparation and coupling
Before operating the driveshaft, it is necessary to verify if the length is adequate for the tractor. Most
of the times, it can be used without any need for adjustments.
If the driveshaft is too long or too short, adjust the tractor tow bar, adjusting it to the distance
between the machine and the tractor (consult your tractor manual for instructions on adjusting the
tow bar). Before cutting the driveshaft, check all possible manners to use it in the original size. If it is
necessary to decrease the length, cut equal sizes pieces from the tube and the bar. Also cut the
plastic cover shield.
CHECKING THE DRIVESHAFT LENGTH
Before coupling the driveshaft and the machine is hitched, and then turn the steering wheel of the
tractor towards either side (right or left) and then drive the tractor in reverse until the tire almost
touches the tow hitch of the machine. After that, following the instructions below:
- Separate the two parts of the driveshaft (male and female).
- Couple the female part to the power take-off of the tractor and the male part to the axle of the
machine.
- Place the male and female parts side by side (fig.07).
- Check if there is enough of play, 50 mm at least, on both ends of the driveshaft.
- If necessary, mark the ends for cutting, and leave at least 50 mm play (fig.07).
- Remove the driveshaft from the machine and the tractor and cut the ends.
- Join the two parts of the driveshaft while keeping the forks aligned (fig.10).
- Couple the female side to the tractor and the male side to the axle of the machine.
WARNING! If there is not enough of play, the driveshaft can be damaged when turning the
machine.
If is the exclusive responsibility of the authorized Nogueira reseller to cut the driveshaft and
then perform the first tryout actuation of the machine.
50 mm
1. Mark the end for cutting leaving
minimum play of 50 mm on both ends.
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50 mm
fig.07
2. Saw the plastic protective
shielding.
Instruction Manual
fig.08
3. Saw the male and female
bars.
fig.09