How unsnap shroud around rear Ujoint of RCR1248

[RalphVa]

You can just make it out in this picture: the shroud around the rear Ujoint. Instructions for getting at the shear bolt are to unsnap the thing.

Not evident just how to do that. There are a couple access holes in the sides that could be knocked out, but access to the shear bolt would be difficult. Of course, you have to "unsnap" it to get at the rear Ujoint to grease it.

I may just cut it or burn it off. Never had such a protection gizmo like this one before.

 

[MOOTS]

You can just make it out in this picture: the shroud around the rear Ujoint. Instructions for getting at the shear bolt are to unsnap the thing.

Not evident just how to do that. There are a couple access holes in the sides that could be knocked out, but access to the shear bolt would be difficult. Of course, you have to "unsnap" it to get at the rear Ujoint to grease it.

I may just cut it or burn it off. Never had such a protection gizmo like this one before.

There are 2 sorta oval lids on either side. They pop out to give access to the small clips you pop to remove shielding from shaft. Can also unbolt shaft through them.

If it were me…. I’d remove shaft and un bolt that 5 gallon bucket guard, reinstall shaft.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

and I'm wondering what's behind 'door #2' ......

 

[RalphVa]

Sounds like a cut or melt/burn the thing off.

 

[Trash Panda]

I just removed the one from my RCR1260 by removing the shaft & unbolting the entire “bucket” from the unit.

The amount of shrouds & covers surrounding PTO shafts is kind of absurd.

 

[kubotafreak]

As previously said. The two flaps just pull to release and pivot out of the way. The shape is more to facilitate a slip clutch. Yours may not have one. Once the flaps are open you will need a two 3/4 tool (if memory serves)of choice to remove shear bolt if still there or tap a new one in. The inner input shaft rotates freely, so you will need to align the inner shaft and pto yoke. I generally use a g5 bolt for those. If you are removing from the gearbox, there is a snap ring on the end of the input to the gearbox. This snap ring retains the yoke upon bolt fracture.

Soapbox”” Not that im a fan of shields, but they serve a purpose. Many times its not for YOU, but for those around you who may not be so savvy. Plus in this sue happy world, I wouldn’t intentionally give a lawyer ammunition. It will more than likely break from age anyway. There are many farmers missing arms who knew exactly what a pto shaft was and its capabilities.

 

[RalphVa]

Mine has oval pieces where your picture shows circular. Guess one can get at the shear bolt and nut from those and then remove the shroud? How is it held in place?

Might just wait until the bolt shears, but sometimes one has to assist the last piece out.

 

[kubotafreak]

Mine has oval pieces where your picture shows circular. Guess one can get at the shear bolt and nut from those and then remove the shroud? How is it held in place?

Might just wait until the bolt shears, but sometimes one has to assist the last piece out.

Correct, the shield is held on by 4 bolts on the inside. My picture was just another landpride example. Just pry the little flaps off. The silver rivet as seen on yours is the pivot. Some shields are round some are oval, they work the same way. If the bolt shears, they usually get thrown out the little flap windows. One sure-way to tell you sheared it, since they will be open and hanging unattached.