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30 Assembly
MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005)
Install Driveline Shield (RD8400-2)
The counter-cone drive shield is factory installed on
models RD6000-2 and RD7200-2.
On the RD8400-2 model, attach counter-cone shield
(22) to gearbox (21) with cap screws (43) and flat
washers (42). Orient chain attachment lug as shown.
Figure 36. Rear Driveshaft Installation
Install Driveshaft
1. Slide QD yoke (B) of driveshaft assembly onto
gearbox shaft (A). Make sure QD yoke pin is
seated securely in groove of gearbox shaft.
2. Attach shield anti-rotation chain (D) to drive shield
(22) as shown.
Fill Gearbox
1. Make sure vent plug hole is clear. Fill gearbox half-
full with high quality gear oil that has a viscosity
index of 80W or 90W and an API service rating of
GL-4 or GL-5.
2. Fill gearbox until oil runs out the side plug on
gearbox.
3. Pour in one pint of gear lube, wait five minutes and
add additional gear lube until it just comes out of
side hole.
4. Allow an additional five minutes for the lube to flow
through bearings, then check to make sure oil level
is at bottom of side hole. Replace side plug. Install
vent plug.
IMPORTANT
■ Gearbox is not filled at the factory. Prior to
delivery, make sure each gearbox is filled half-full
with 80W or 90W API GL-4 or GL-5 gear lube.
Install Chain Shielding (Optional)
Figure 37. Chain Shield Installed
Full chain shielding, designed to reduce the
possibility of thrown objects, must be installed
when operating in populated areas or other areas
where thrown objects could injure people or dam-
age property. If this machine is not equipped with
full chain shielding, operation must be stopped
when anyone comes within several hundred feet.
1. Install chain shielding plate (3) to rear mower frame
as shown.
2. Secure with carriage bolts (14) and flanged lock
nuts (15).
3. Inserted carriage bolts from bottom upward as
shown.
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Chain
Attachment
Lug
21
A
42
43
23
22
B
C
D
A. Gearbox input shaft
B. QD Yoke
C. Shield retainer
D. Anti-rotation chain
21. Gearbox
22. Shield, counter cone
23. Driveline
42. Washer, flat standard 5/16
43. Screw, HHCS 8mm x 1.25P x 16mm
15
3
14
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3. Shield, chain plate
14. Bolt, carriage 3/8 NC x 1
15. Nut, flanged lock 3/8 NC