PTO guard sticker

Stefan · Post by **Stefan** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:24 pm

Chaps,

there's a sticker on the inner side of my PTO guard. I can't figure out the complete text. I want to order a new sticker at my local sticker shop but I need your help. Maybe one of you has the same sticker on his Dexta and can tell me the text. Thanks.

Regards Stefan

Mervyn Spencer · Post by **Mervyn Spencer** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:54 pm

Stefan

My guess is that it should read something like this:

"GUARD MUST BE REMOVED WHEN USING IMPLEMENTS OTHER THAN THOSE DRIVEN BY POWER TAKE OFF SHAFT"

I had a look in my operators manual but there was nothing, hope someone is able to help you.

Regards
Mervyn

Post by **Brian** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:52 pm

Try "Guard must not be removed when using implements other than those driven by the PTO shaft".

npaisnel · Post by **npaisnel** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 7:33 am

Looking at the spacing available, I dont think 'Must not be' will fit in the space available? difficult to tell from the photo, you would have to count up the letters required and measure the spacing

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:37 am

I think it says 'If this cover is not lost it will be a bleedin' miracle'

DWD

Emiel · Post by **Emiel** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:43 am

'Guard not to be removed" may be?

npaisnel · Post by **npaisnel** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:47 am

I am now 40, and have been driving our remaining Dexta since I was 6. We used to have 3 of them, and also driven many from local neighbouring farms.

Until this post, I never knew a PTO guard even existed for the Dexta, I have certainly never seen one fitted to any Dexta!

Kiwi Kev · Post by **Kiwi Kev** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:13 am

Mervyn
What you said seems to make the most sense.
i.e. guard must be removed when using an implement (plough) except when using something driven by a power take off shaft (rotovator)
Feel free to tell me I'm wrong though.
Kiwi kev

Post by **Brian** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:44 am

Interesting post and ideas, I have never seen a sticker on the pto guard but you chaps have some interesting ideas on the wording.

Kev and Mervyn might be right but, if you were not using an implement on the PTO then surely you should have the shaft covered. On the other hand it might foul the implement like the one does on my Nuffy.

Neil. my friends in the HSE will be visiting your area. Never seen a PTO guard on a Dexta indeed! Every Dexta had two when it left the factory, one over the shaft and one shield to connect onto the old style metal guard on the implement.

DWD, I think yours is the best answer however

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npaisnel · Post by **npaisnel** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:44 pm

Come to think of it, only remember one tractor that had a guard on it, and that was the Ford 5610 4WD.

In fact none of the Dextas, MF135's (x2) Petrol MF35, IH 633, MF298, ever had guards that I ever saw...Oh I think the Renault 75 may have had one...and a cab too...luxury

Lesfen · Post by **Lesfen** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:55 pm

Looks like Mervyn may have called it.

Our '62 Super Dexta has the word "MUST" still legible followed by a 2 letter word ending in an "E".

Cheers,

Les

kiwiland dexta · Post by **kiwiland dexta** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 9:33 am

The wording definitely reads "guard must be removed when using implements other than those driven by power take off shaft"
I managed to get a guard in as new condition for $1 on an online auction! I have a photo, if you want a copy let me know. Cheers, Derek

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:24 am

I would suggest that the PTO guard is only useful if you plan to give Isadora Duncan a ride on the back standing on the lift arms

DWD

(in case you do not follow English humour http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isadora_Duncan )

Stefan · Post by **Stefan** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:27 pm

Guys,
many thanks for all your comments. And special thanks to Derek.

Hmm ... Isadona Duncan? BTW, the lady is dead for some 80 years

And if she were still alive, she would have problems to find a good hold during the ride

Regards Stedan

Post by **Brian** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:36 pm

She might have found modern TV and DVD players interesting. Plenty of SCARFF sockets.

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:05 pm

DWD

kiwiland dexta · Post by **kiwiland dexta** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:23 am

let's see if my photo posting skills are up to scratch now I have a bit of time to play... Cheers, Derek.

Stefan · Post by **Stefan** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:54 pm

Derek,

that's fantastic, thanks so much for the picture. What a great forum over here ...

Regards Stefan

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