Centrifugal PTO Pumps

2nd Edition

MAN072 November 2005

©2005

Centrifugal PTO pumps are manufactured by AMADAS Industries.

You can find us on the Web at:

www.amadas.com

or e-mail us at: amadas@amadas.com

You can also contact us at:

P.O. Box 1833 / Suffolk, VA 23439 (mailing)

1100 Holland Road / Suffolk, VA 23434 (shipping)

(757) 539-0231 (phone) (757) 934-3264 (FAX)

P.O. Box 3687 / Albany, GA 31701 (mailing)

1701 South Slappey Blvd. / Albany, GA 31706(shipping)

(229) 439-2217 (phone) (229) 439-9343 (FAX)

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Table of Contents

Welcome .................................................... ii 1. Safety ..................................................... 1 Overview ................................................ 2 Safety Symbols ...................................... 3 Safety Guidelines ................................... 5 Safety Decals ......................................... 6 2. Set Up ..................................................... 7 Before Setting Up ................................... 8 Setup Instructions .................................. 9 3. Operation ............................................. 11 Pre-Operation Checklist ....................... 12 How to Use the PTO Pump .................. 13 How to Stop the PTO Pump ................. 14 4. Maintenance ........................................ 15 Regular Maintenance ........................... 16 Before Performing Maintenance .......... 16 Maintenance Schedule ......................... 17 Gearbox ........................................... 18 Primary Valve .................................. 18 Priming Pump .................................. 18 PTO Drive Shaft .............................. 18 Packing Gland ...................................... 19 Winterizing ........................................... 19 Pump Body ...................................... 19 Water-Cooled Gearboxes ................ 19 PTO Drive Shaft .............................. 20 Gearbox ........................................... 20 General Winterizing ......................... 20 Troubleshooting ................................... 21 Appendix ............................................. A – 1 PTO Drive Shaft Alignment .............. A - 2 Warranty Statement

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Welcome to AMADAS Industries

With origins dating back to 1963, AMADAS Industries and its predecessors have a long history of providing high quality, reliable, innovative equipment for the farming industry. AMADAS equipment is currently at work throughout the United States and in many other countries. This equipment includes machinery such as the Magnum Fource Peanut Combine, Reel Rain Traveler Irrigation System, Tree Bark Processing and Packaging Machinery, the Soils and Bark Bagger, and centrifugal PTO pumps.

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PTO Pumps

Congratulations on your purchase of an AMADAS PTO pump. AMADAS centrifugal PTO pumps are available to suit most types of irrigation systems. These proven, rugged, efficient pumps are cart-mounted and easily transportable. AMADAS PTO pumps are designed for long life as well as efficiency. We are confident you will receive many years of dependable service from your PTO pump. Standard Features Each of our PTO pumps includes the following standard features: PTO drive shafts Primer with valve Pressure gauge Suction adapter Heavy duty pump cart with semi-

pneumatic tires. Optional Features The following optional features are available for the chain conveyor: Suction line assembly with flexible hose

pump connection Foot-valve Strainer.

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Specifications The following chart lists the specifications of the available PTO Pumps.

Model GPM 50 60 70 80 90 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 600 700 800 1000 1200 1400Discharge

NPT(F)Suction NPT(F)

D02/40 PSI 103 103 102 100 99 98 88 71 2" 2"HP 7 8 9 10 10 11 13 15

D3/65 PSI 161 160 156 154 151 146 142 136 4" 4"HP 29 34 38 42 46 50 53 55

DMR 80-3/2* PSI 192 191 190 187 185 182 178 169 157 140 4" 5"HP 50 53 56 60 63 66 70 76 83 90

DMR 83-3/2* PSI 235 235 235 235 235 232 231 224 213 200 4" 5"61 66 70 75 80 84 88 97 106 114

540 RPM1000RPM

GPM: 50 60 70 80 90 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 600 700 800 1000 1200 1400Above details applyto fully fitted pumps

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1. Safety

Overview ..................................................... 2 Safety Symbols ........................................... 3 Safety Guidelines ........................................ 5 Safety Decals .............................................. 6

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Overview Safety is everyone's responsibility! Although safety features are incorporated into the machine and dangerous areas are marked, ultimately, careful operation is the best way to prevent an accident. To reduce the risk of accidents, please read thoroughly and follow the safety instructions and messages included in this manual and on the machine. Safety Symbols Used Three safety symbols are used on the machine and in this manual.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Please familiarize yourself with each symbol and its meaning. It is crucial to your safety, and the safety of others, that you follow the safety precautions indicated by these symbols. The section beginning on the next page explains each of these symbols in detail. Protective Devices Protective guards and shields have been installed to protect you from hazards.

CAUTION NEVER remove, tamper with, or modify guards or shields! NEVER open or take off the shields while the machine is operating! NEVER run the machine if the shields are missing or removed!

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Safety Symbols Danger This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The use of the word DANGER is limited to the most extreme situations. Extreme care should be taken when you near these areas. DANGER decals are located at or as near as possible to these areas.

DANGER

Warning This symbol identifies areas or practices, which if not avoided, could result in serious personal injury. These injuries could range from minor cuts to dismemberment. Warning decals are located at or as near as possible to these areas.

WARNING

Caution This symbol identifies a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that could cause damage to the machine. Caution decals are located at or as near as possible to these areas.

CAUTION

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Safety Alert Symbol This symbol alerts you to possible hazards. Follow the recommended precautions and safe operating procedures. If you have any questions, please contact your dealer or the manufacturer.

Safety Instructions Safety features have been designed into the machine with hazardous areas marked. Please read and follow the instructions in this manual prior to operating, maintaining, or servicing this machine.

Notes Throughout the manual, information that needs to be emphasized is set apart with either a "NOTE!" or "IMPORTANT!" heading. Please be sure to read carefully this information, as it usually indicates a situation that could cause machine damage.

NOTE! We recommend that you use a flexible hose to connect the discharge pipe to the pump. A flexible hose will eliminate any possible stress on the plump flange.

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Safety Guidelines

Many accidents can be prevented by your knowledge of safety. Prevent injuries by reading and following the safety warnings in this manual and on the machinery. Alert others to potential hazards. Remember all machinery can be dangerous if used incorrectly. Please operate carefully. Safety is only a word until it is put into practice! When operating the pump: Keep hands, feet, and clothing away

from moving parts. Keep all safety shields in place Verify that everyone is clear of the pump

and tractor, both prior to starting and during operation.

Do NOT tow the pump cart at speeds

greater than 10 MPH. Do NOT allow anyone to ride on the

pump cart.

Do NOT operate the pump above the

recommended speeds. The maximum input speed, 640 or 1000 RPM, is specified for each pump.

BEFORE servicing the pump: Disengage power to the PTO drive shaft,

turn off the tractor, and wait for all moving parts to stop.

Disconnect and remove the PTO drive

shaft. Wait until pressure drops to 0 (zero)

before disconnecting any lines.

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Safety Decals Safety decals identify specific hazards and general safety. Please note the following about the decals: Keep them clean and legible. Never remove a safety decal from the

machine. When you replace a part with a safety

decal, also replace that decal. For replacement decals, call your

AMADAS parts representative. Replacement safety decals are available

free of charge. Decals The following decals are included on the PTO pump.

8188

8190

8191

NOTE! AMADAS provides each machine with a basic set of safety decals. These decals are listed on this page. In addition, your machine may include other safety decals as appropriate.

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2. Setup

Before Setting Up ........................................ 8 Setup Instructions ....................................... 9

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Before Setting Up Before you set up your PTO pump, please read the following: Carefully read over the setup

instructions and familiarize yourself with the setup procedure.

When you connect your pump and

tractor for the first time, or change to another tractor, check the length of the PTO drive shaft. If the shaft is too long, you will need to shorten it.

Perform the pre-setup inspection

indicated on the checklist.

Inspection Checklist Remove all packing materials.

Carefully inspect your pump and

all associated parts and equipment.

If there is any evidence of damage

from shipment or handling, report it immediately to your AMADAS representative.

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Setup Instructions 1. Hitch the pump cart to the tractor. 2. Tow the pump to the desired location.

Do NOT exceed 10 MPH. 3. Position the pump on level ground as

close as possible to the water source. 4. Lubricate the PTO drive shaft universal

joints and telescoping tubes. 5. Check the gearbox oil level. Refill with

90W oil if necessary. 6. Install the PTO drive shaft as follows:

a. If the PTO drive shaft needs to be shortened, shorten the shaft assembly by cutting equal amounts from both halves. Maintain the maximum possible overlap.

b. Keep the PTO drive shaft as straight as possible to minimize universal joint wear and power loss.

c. Do NOT operate the shaft at angles exceeding 15 degrees.

d. For maximum efficiency, the input and output shafts should be parallel to each other. If necessary, the tractor can be maneuvered until the shafts line up.

7. Submerge the foot-valve or strainer to sit

directly on the bed of the water source. A slide or float should be used to prevent mud, sand, or other abrasive materials from entering the pump.

8. Connect the discharge plumbing to the

pump. Support any long lengths of pipe that will cause unnecessary stresses on the pipe flange.

9. Connect the Engine Protection Unit

(EPU), if equipped with one.

NOTE! We recommend that you use a flexible hose to connect the discharge pipe to the pump. A flexible hose will eliminate any possible stress on the pump flange.

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NOTES

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3. Operation

Pre-Operation Checklist ............................ 12 How to Use the Pump ............................... 13 How to Stop the PTO Pump ...................... 14

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Pre-Operation Checklist Before using your pump, perform the checklist to make sure that the machine is ready to be used.

DANGER Do NOT operate this machine without reading and fully understanding this operator’s manual. Failure to do so could result in injury or death to the operator or damage to the pump and/or tractor.

Checklist

Check that the tractor and pump are correctly positioned.

Make sure the PTO drive shaft is

as straight as possible. Make sure the input and output

shafts are parallel to each other. Check that all safety shields, both

on the pump and PTO shaft, are in place. Do NOT operate the pump unless all safety shields are in place!

Check that all necessary

lubrication has been completed. Verify that all suction and

discharge plumping is securely connected.

Check the tractor fuel, oil, and

water levels. Refill if necessary. Verify that the Engine Protection

Unit (EPU), if equipped, is connected.

Check that the distribution system

is ready for operation.

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How to Use the Pump 1. Close the priming pump drain cock. 2. If the primer pump is mounted on the

pressure side, open the isolating valve. 3. Prime the system using the primer pump.

The system is primed when water comes out of the primer and pumping the handle becomes very difficult.

4. If the primer pump is mounted on the

pressure side, close the isolating valve. 5. If fitted, switch the EPU (Engine

Protection Unit) to the start mode. 6. Start the tractor and engage the PTO

shaft. 7. Open the throttle to approximately 50%

of the maximum PTO speed for the pump. The pump should slowly begin to build pressure and discharge water.

8. If the pump fails to discharge water,

disengage the pump to the PTO drive shaft and stop the tractor. Re-prime the pump and try again. If the pump fails to

discharge water after a second attempt, stop the tractor immediately and examine the pump for possible problems.

9. Check that the lever on the discharge

priming valve rises, the pressure registers on the pressure gauge, and that the packing gland is dripping water.

10. Allow the pipeline to fill slowly. Do NOT

run the tractor above half speed until water is seen emerging from the distribution system continuously for two minutes without intermittent air discharge.

11. When the system has filled, increase the

tractor PTO speed until the full operating pressure is reached.

CAUTION Verify that everyone is clear of the tractor and the pump before you start the tractor.

IMPORTANT! Since a tractor may be left unattended for an extended period of time during irrigation work, we recommend you use an Engine Protection Unit (EPU). An EPU will automatically shut down the tractor in the event of a problem such as loss of engine oil pressure, engine overheating, excessive pump pressure, or the loss of pump prime.

CAUTION Do NOT prime the pump connected to the pressure side while the PTO shaft is driving the pump. Disengage the power to the PTO shaft before priming the pump.

CAUTION During operation, water must drip from the packing gland at a slow, steady rate. The packing relies on water for cooling and lubrication. If water does not drip from the packing gland, stop the pump immediately and adjust the gland.

CAUTION Do NOT increase the PTO speed until the pipeline is full of water. Filling the system slowly prevents the system from being damaged by water hammer, avoids overloading the tractor, and helps the pump keep its prime.

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How to Stop the PTO Pump 1. Slowly decrease the PTO speed. 2. Disengage the power to the PTO drive

shaft. 3. Stop the tractor.

CAUTION Do NOT operate the pump above the recommended speed. Maximum input speed of 540 or 1000 RPM is specified for each pump.

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4. Maintenance

Regular Maintenance ................................ 16 Before Performing Maintenance ............... 16 Maintenance Schedule ............................. 16

Gearbox ................................................. 18 Primary Valve ........................................ 18 Priming Pump ........................................ 18 PTO Drive Shaft .................................... 18 Wheels/Tires ......................................... 18 Packing Gland ....................................... 19

Winterizing ................................................ 19 Pump Body ............................................ 19 Water-Cooled Gearboxes ...................... 19 PTO Drive Shaft .................................... 20 Gearbox ................................................. 20 General Winterizing ............................... 20

Troubleshooting ........................................ 21

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Regular Maintenance We strongly recommend that you perform regular maintenance on your PTO Pump to help ensure efficient and safe operation. This section describes the maintenance that is needed to maintain your PTO pump and to provide you with years of reliable service.

Before Performing Maintenance 1. Disengage the power to the PTO shaft. 2. Turn the tractor off and remove the keys. 3. Disconnect the PTO shaft.

Maintenance Schedule The following page contains the maintenance schedule we strongly recommend that you follow to maintain your PTO pump at its safest and most efficient operation.

WARNING Failure to shut down the tractor before performing maintenance or lubrication could result in serious personal injury or damage to the machine.

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Maintenance Schedule

Item Action

Interval

Each Use

Every Week of 20 Hours

First Month or 50 Hours

Every 3 Months or 100 Hours

Every 6 Months or 200 Hours

Every Year or

600 hours

Gearbox Check oil X

Change oil X

Primary Valve

Apply oil to pivots

X

Check valve seats

X

Priming Pump Apply oil to

pivots X

PTO Drive Shaft

Grease U-joints

X

Oil yoke push pins

Apply oil to shield

bearings X

Separate and grease 2 halves of

shaft

X

Wheels/tires

Check pressure

X

Grease bearings

X

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Gearbox Check the oil in the gearbox each time you use the PTO pump. Change the oil in the gearbox monthly or every 50 hours, which ever comes first. Replace the oil with a good quality SAE 90 gear oil.

Primary Valve Apply oil to the primary valve’s pivots weekly or every 20 hours, whichever comes first. Check the valve seats at the same time.

Priming Pump Apply oil to the priming pump’s pivots weekly or every 20 hours, whichever comes first.

PTO Drive Shaft Every time you use the PTO pump, you need to do the following maintenance on the PTO drive shaft:

Grease the U-joints Oil the yoke push pins Apply oil to the shield bearings Separate and grease the two halves

of the shaft.

Wheels/Tires Check the air pressure in the tires every three months or 100 hours, whichever comes first. The recommended tire pressure is 20 PSI.

DANGER Always disengage power to the PTO shaft, turn the tractor off, remove the key, and disconnect the PTO shaft before servicing the pump. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury or damage to the machine.

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Packing Gland During the pump’s operation, one drop of water must drip from the packing gland every 2-3 seconds. The packing relies on this water to cool and lubricate. If the water drips excessively, however, an air leak may form that will cause a loss in the pump’s efficiency or prime. To adjust the amount of water dripping from the gland: 1. If the water does not drip fast enough

from the packing gland, loosen the two gland nuts evenly until the leak increases to a steady drip.

2. If water drips excessively from the

packing gland, tighten the two gland nuts until the leak is reduced to a steady drip.

3. If the packing gland leaks excessively

and the leak cannot be reduced by tightening the two gland nuts, add a new packing ring.

4. If there is insufficient room to add an

additional ring, new packing should be installed. A new set of packing normally consists of five rings. Each ring is split. When you install the new rings, position the splits alternately at 180 degrees. Adjust the gland until water drips steadily.

Winterizing During the winter months, take special care to maintain the pump in good condition. Follow the instructions for winterizing the pump parts to help prevent corrosion and freezing damage during winter storage.

Pump Body 1. Remove the plug from the base of the

pump body and drain all the water. 2. Rotate the impeller shaft by hand several

times to release any trapped water. 3. Replace the plug and pour one pint of

motor oil into the pump through the suction port.

4. Rotate the impeller shaft by hand about

10 times to coat the impeller with oil. 5. Remove the plug and allow the oil to

drain. Replace the plug.

Water-Cooled Gearboxes On pumps equipped with water-cooled gearboxes, the cooling lines must be drained to prevent damage due to water freezing in the line. We recommend that you drain these lines prior to putting oil in the pump body. 1. Disconnect the copper tubes from the

lowest point on the pump body and blow out any water.

2. For additional protection, put anti-freeze

into the lines using an oil can. 3. Re-connect the lines.

DANGER Always disengage power to the PTO shaft, turn the tractor off, remove the key, and disconnect the PTO shaft before servicing the pump. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury or damage to the machine.

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PTO Drive Shaft 1. Remove the PTO shaft. 2. Lubricate all fittings. 3. Smear grease or oil onto the spine of

each end yoke.

Gearbox 1. Drain the oil and refill. 2. Rotate the gearbox input shaft several

times to coat the gears with oil. 3. Coat the gearbox input shaft with grease

or oil to prevent corrosion.

General Winterizing Perform the following steps to prepare the PTO pump for winter. 1. Coat the outside of the packing gland

with oil. 2. Grease the wheel bearings with a good

quality wheel bearing grease. 3. Lubricate the priming valve. Wipe any

excess oil off of the rubber seat. 4. Oil the priming pump pivot points and

open the priming pump drain valve. 5. Cover the pump ports to keep dirt, dust,

debris, and animals out. 6. Store the pump under cover in a clean,

dry place. 7. Block the pump up to remove the weight

from the tires. 8. Decrease air pressure in the tires to 10

PSI.

1.

NOTE! If possible, cover the tires so that they will not be exposed to direct sunlight. Exposure to ultraviolet rays will cause damage to the rubber and shorten the life of the tires.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Remedy See

Page

Pump will not prime

Air leak in suction piping. Look for holes, cracks, or loose connections and repair as needed.

Packing gland is loose. Tighten gland. 19

Excessive suction lift. Move pump closer to the water.

Suction inlet blocked. Check inlet and clean out.

Broken priming pump. Check priming pump and make necessary repairs.

Defective priming discharge valve.

Check the priming valve discharge and make necessary repairs.

Flow is too low

Suction inlet partially blocked.

Check the suction inlet and clean out.

Suction screen/pipe too small.

Check with your local dealer and replace as necessary.

Impeller partially blocked.Examine the impeller and clean out.

Pump speed too slow. Increase the speed. Make sure the PTO is operating properly.

Air entering pump through suction pipe-work or packing gland.

Check the pipe-work for leaks. Tighten the packing gland.

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Excessive suction lift. Move the pump closer to the water.

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Problem Cause Remedy See

Page

Pressure is too low.

Pump speed too slow. Increase the speed. Make sure the PTO is operating properly.

Air entering through packing gland.

Check for leaks and tighten the packing gland.

19

Excessive suction lift. Move pump closer to the water.

Impeller partially blocked.Examine the impeller and clean out.

System demand exceeds the pump capacity.

Check the system for large leaks. Check that the system demand (sprinkler nozzle sizes, etc.) matches the pump capacity.

Pump requires too much power.

Pump speed is too high. Reduce speed to recommended maximum.

Tractor PTO is defective. Service or replace the PTO as necessary.

Excessive PTO drive shaft misalignment.

Re-align the tractor and pump.

Pump gland is too tight. Loosen the gland and make necessary adjustments.

19

System demand exceeds pump capacity.

Check the system for large leaks. Check that the system demand (sprinkler nozzle sizes, etc.) matches the pump capacity.

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Problem Cause Remedy See

Page

Stops pumping.

Air entering suction pipe-work causing pump to lose prime.

Check for leaks in the pipe-work and repair.

Large air leak through packing gland.

Tighten gland if possible. If necessary, replace the packing gland.

19

Suction inlet plugged. Check suction inlet and clean out.

Water level is too low. Increase depth of water over suction strainer.

Transmission failure. Service transmission as needed.

Severe vibration or noise.

No oil in gearbox. Fill gearbox with a good quality SAE 90 gear oil to level on dipstick.

Bearing failure. Service bearings. Lubricate or replace as needed.

Suction lift too high. Move pump closer to the water.

Partially blocked suction line or pump impeller.

Check suction line and pump impeller. Clean out each as needed.

Flow rate too high or too low.

Make sure the system demand matches the pump capacity. Adjust the system or change the pump as necessary.

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Problem Cause Remedy See

Page

Excessive packing gland leak.

Pump shaft worn. Replace the pump shaft.

Pump shaft running off center due to bearing failure.

Replace the bearings.

Gland packing worn. Replace packing. 19

Gearbox overheats.

Too little oil, too much oil, or wrong grade of oil.

Drain and flush gearbox. Fill with correct grade of oil (good quality SAE 90 gear oil).

Gears damaged. Replace gears.

Pump speed too high. Reduce speed to recommended maximum speed.

Flow rate too high.

Make sure system demand matches pump capacity. Adjust the system or change the pump as necessary.

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Appendix

PTO Drive Shaft Alignment .................. A – 2 Diagrams ............................................... A - 3

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PTO Drive Shaft Alignment The drive shaft for the 550 RPM PTO has a 1-3/8” – 6 spline attaching yoke. The shaft for the 1000 RPM has a 1- 3/8”- 21 spline. Each yoke has a spring loaded locking pin that fits the groove in the tractor shaft.

Since irrigation pumping imposes a continuous load on the tractor and the engine unlike other operations, make sure the load on the tractor PTO does NOT exceed 75% of the available maximum belt horsepower output. If your tractor is older, use a lower percentage. Refer to the diagram below.

CAUTION Do NOT use adapters to attach a 550 RPM pump to a 1000 RPM PTO tractor. This could overload your pump and tractor engine or the pump speed increaser. This type of failure voids your pump warranty. All tractor PTO pumps are furnished with a drive line guard over the pump input shaft. These guards must be in place during operation.

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Diagrams

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