Using Rear PTO Switch

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

Using Rear PTO Switch (Operator on Seat)

1. Sit on operator,s seat.

2. Stop machine motion and:

   • PowrReverser™Transmission—Move the reverser lever to neutral position, push in clutch and place transmission gearshift lever in neutral.
   • Hydrostatic Transmission—Remove foot from forward and reverse travel pedals.
   
   

3. Lock the park brake.

4. Move the transmission range shift lever to the N (neutral) position.

5. NOTE: The tractor will not start if the rear PTO knob is pulled to the on position. If the operator leaves the seat with the engine running and the PTO engaged, the safety interlock system stops the engine and all implements.

   Start the engine.

6. Set engine speed to 1500 rpm or less.

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   Open Operator Station PTO Switch

   
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   Cab PTO switch

   A - PTO Switch

   Pull the PTO switch (A) up to the on position.

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8. NOTE: The instrument panel PTO engaged light illuminates when the PTO is engaged.

   Adjust the hand throttle forward to the desired speed for the implement used.

Using Rear PTO Switch (Operator off Seat)

1. Sit on operator’s seat.

2. Move transmission to neutral position:

   • PowrReverser Transmission—Depress clutch pedal completely and move the transmission gear and range shift levers to the N (neutral) position. Move the reverser lever to the N (neutral) position.
   • Hydrostatic Transmission—Move the transmission range shift lever to the N (neutral) position.
   
   

3. Lock the park brake.

4. Push the PTO switch down to the off position.

   NOTE: The tractor will not start if the rear PTO knob is pulled to the on position.

5. Start the engine and adjust speed to 1500 rpm.

6. Get off the operator seat.

7. Pull the PTO switch to the on position.

   NOTE: The instrument panel PTO engaged light illuminates when the rear PTO is engaged.

8. Adjust the hand throttle forward to the desired speed for the implement used.

   NOTE: The PTO marker on the tachometer indicates engine speed for a standard 540 PTO.

Disengaging the PTO Switch

1. Adjust engine rpm to low idle.

2. Push PTO switch down to the off position.