Rototiller Puzzle

[B8200 1983Bronco]

I have a 1984 B8200 that I inherited from my Dad snd I cannot for the life of me figure out how the rototiller implement connects to the 3 point hitch. I can get the lower links and the top link attached but can't get the implement drive shaft onto the PTO shaft. I can get the top link, PTO shaft and one of the lower links connected but not the other lower link.

It is like I don't have enough clearance to line up the drift shaft from the rototiller onto the PTO shaft.

I attached photos of the rototiller attached at the lowers and upper link with the shaft unconnected.

I drove the hell out of this thing when I was younger and never had this issue. I feel like this is going to be a stupid simple fix.

Please help!

 

[#40Fan]

Although you might remember them working together without an issue, I really think you need to shorten the PTO.

 

[B8200 1983Bronco]

Although you might remember them working together without an issue, I really think you need to shorten the PTO.

When you say PTO, you mean the yellow shaft attached to the rototiller correct?

 

[B8200 1983Bronco]

When you say PTO, you mean the yellow shaft attached to the rototiller correct?

I just found a YouTube video on trimming the PTO shaft. Thank you sir, I believe this will fix my issue.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

That looks like a “slip clutch” design machine. I heard they get “sticky” if not maintained properly.

You should probably make sure its working properly to avoid any damage if you hit something solid.