PTO Link Compact Quick-Connect System - Safety Bolt (Strongly Recommended Spare)(NOT Compatible w/HD Systems)

PTO Link Compact Quick-Connect System - Safety Bolt (Strongly Recommended Spare)(NOT Compatible w/HD Systems)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: Prior to installing the stand-alone Safey Bolt, first install the PTO Link couplers and then couple the male and female plates together. The final step is to install the Safety Bolt from either the tractor or implement side...so it secure through both couplers. (see more details in product description) INSTALL PLUNGER PIN by inserting the pin through both couplers, starting from either tractor or implement side. The ball detent of the bolt (now emerging through both couplers) will release its internal spring and secure the couplers together. TO UNINSTALL: Simply push on the tip of the pin to start the removal process, the ball detent will pressdown as the tip of the pin is pushed, then pull the head of the pin out from the other side. Store the removed pin one of the holes in the implement coupler when not in use, for safe keeping. QUICK INSTALL and REMOVAL: Once accustomed to the Safety Bolt, the stand-alone one-piece locking ball detent clevis pin (grade 8 bolt), your process to reinstall and uninstall will take only a few seconds for a quick and easy removal. STORAGE: When the PTO Link system is not in use, affix the Safety Bolt/Pin through the 1⁄2” opening on the tractor or implement coupler for convenient storage. NOTE: a Safety Bolt (grade 8 pin) is included with every Tractor (Female) coupler. We Strongly RECOMMEND keeping a couple SPARE pins, since they are a stand-alone pin and can be easily misplaced while not in use. Dimensions: 1.25” L x 0.625” W The PTO Link Compact - Safety Bolt (Grade 8 pin) is designed to fully align the connected couplers of the PTO Link System. The required Safety Bolt further secures the couplers, much like a deadbolt lock, to minimize vibration and wear to the driveline, withstand most high-torque scenarios or instances of reverse torque on the PTO shaft, and provide safety, protection, and durability to the PTO Link System. Since high torque or reverse torque scenarios on the PTO are often unforeseen, it is therefore required to always install the safety bolt during use of the PTO Link system. The PTO Link system already comes with a replaceable spring-loaded Locking Pin affixed onto the tractor (female) coupler that engages with the implement (male) coupler for the initial connection. The safety bolt (grade 8) is included standard in all system packages. The Safety Bolt features a strong, spring-loaded ball detent that functions as an easy insertion through both couplers and can be installed from the tractor or implement side. Simply pressing in on the tip/end of the pin to start the removal process, then pulling the pin out from the other side. Store in one of the holes in the implement coupler when not in use, for safe keeping.