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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 16, 1999
Filed:
Dec. 17, 1998
Martin J Oosterhuis, Blacksberg, VA (US);
Michael A Betz, Huxley, IA (US);
Larry R Walker, Ames, IA (US);
Thomas A Rosskopf, Panora, IA (US);
Sauer Inc., Ames, IA (US);
Abstract
A kit for converting a base transmission having a mid PTO shaft and a detachable original equipment rear cover into an optional configuration transmission having a rotatable mid PTO shaft and a rotatable rear PTO shaft that are both selectively drivable such that they can be commanded by the operator to rotate simultaneously or individually. The kit includes a conversion rear cover for replacing the original equipment rear cover, a rear PTO cover with an aperture therein mounted to the conversion rear cover, a rear PTO shaft rotatably supported in the aperture and extending into the conversion rear cover, and a three position selector assembly mounted on the conversion rear cover and the PTO rear cover. When installed on the base transmission, the selector assembly of the kit allows the operator to cause the rotation of the mid PTO shaft only, both the mid and rear PTO shafts simultaneously, or the rear PTO shaft only.