Operating Rear and Mid Power-Take-Off (PTO)

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

NOTE: Mid PTO operation for this machine is not intended to be used when the operator is off the seat. Rear PTO operation is possible out of seat provided proper sequence is followed.

Engaging the PTO—Operator on Seat

1. Sit on operator seat.

2. Lock the park brake.

3. Move the speed range lever to the neutral (N) position.

4. Start the engine.

5. Set engine speed to 1500 rpm or less.

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   A - PTO Control Lever

   B - Rear PTO Only

   C - Mid and Rear PTO

   D - Mid PTO Only

   E - Rated PTO Speed

   F - PTO Indicator Light

   G - Front PTO Indicator Light

   H - Rear PTO Indicator Light

   I - Mid and Mid/Rear PTO Indicator Light

   J - PTO Icon

   K - Digital Display

   Move the PTO control lever (A) to desired operating position.
   • Position (B) - Rear PTO only.
   • Position (C) - Mid and Rear PTO
   • Position (D) - Mid PTO only.
   
   

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7. Push PTO/RIO switch forward to the engaged/on position.

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

   • At 2500 engine rpm the mid PTO speed will be 2000 rpm and rear PTO speed will be 540 rpm, as indicated on the LCD.
   • If the engine overheats during the PTO operation “Engine Overheat” will display on the information display and the PTO will automatically shut off. Disengage the PTO/RIO switch, engage the park brake and the shut the engine off. Allow sufficient time for the engine to cool. Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary. Clean debris away from radiator cooling fins and front grill. If PTO does not engage after the engine has cooled, see your local John Deere Dealer for service.
   
   

Using Rear Power-Take-Off (PTO)—Operator off Seat

1. Sit on operator seat,

2. Lock the park brake.

3. Move the 2-speed range lever to the N position.

4. Start the engine.

5. Set engine speed to 1500 rpm or less.

6. Move the PTO control lever (A) to Position (B) - Rear PTO only.

7. NOTE: If the seat switch is engaged (operator sits in the seat) and then disengaged (operator leaves the seat) during PTO out of seat operation, the PTO will automatically disengage and “Operator Out of Seat” will display on the information display.

   Exit seat for rear PTO operation without operator on seat.

8. Push PTO/RIO switch forward to the engaged/on position.

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

Another option for running the PTO with the operator out of seat is:

1. While rear PTO only running, set park brake.

2. Press and hold PTO/RIO switch while exiting seat.

3. PTO will remain running without the need to restart the engine.

Disengaging the PTO

1. Adjust engine rpm to low idle.

2. Push PTO/RIO switch rearward to the disengaged/off position.