Using Rear Power-Take-Off (PTO)

IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Use rear mounted equipment rated for 540 rpm. Do not operate PTO over 540 rpm mark on tachometer.

NOTE: The PTO is only operational with the operator in the seat.


Engaging the PTO

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    A - PTO Engagement Switch

    Sit on operator seat.



  2. Stop machine motion, remove foot from forward and reverse travel pedals.

  3. NOTE: The starter will not crank if the PTO switch knob is pulled up into engaged/on position. If the operator leaves seat with engine running and PTO engaged, the safety interlock system will stop the engine.

    Reduce throttle setting to 1500 rpm.

  4. Pull PTO knob to engaged/on position to engage PTO.

  5. Adjust engine speed control knob forward to desired speed for implement use.

    NOTE: The PTO icon on the tachometer indicates correct engine rpm for a standard 540 PTO.


Disengaging the PTO

  1. Adjust engine rpm to slow idle.

  2. Push PTO switch knob down to the disengaged/off position.

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