John Deere SB1280 Snow Blower User Manual


 
ASSEMBLY
OM 0391SB1274-A
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NOTE:
Before cutting, make sure the two shafts
intersect by at least 7 3/4" when in working
position that is when the snowblower rests on
the ground.
3. Hold the two half-shaft side by side and
locate the "L" length between the two
center-to-center half-shaft universal joints.
Mark off the zone to be cut on both halves
opposite each half-shaft guard as shown on
Figure 13.
4. Cut off inner and outer guard tubes as well as
the inner and outer telescopic sections.
5. Cut the guard a second time leaving the
same distance between the end of the
guard and the end of the shaft as existed
before. To obtain the proper distance "A"
shown on Figure 14, cut the guard
according to the following table:
DISTANCE A
Male PTO Female PTO
2" 1 1/2"
6. File down tubes and remove chips.
7. Apply grease to inside of outer telescopic
section.
IMPORTANT
: Work with fully guarded shafts
only!
Figure 13
Figure 14
A