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

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

Mid PTO operation for this machine should not 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 the operator seat.

  2. Lock the park brake.

  3. Move the speed range lever to the neutral “N” position.

  4. If the PTO/RIO switch knob is in any engaged/on position, the machine will not start.

    Start the engine.

  5. Set engine speed to 1500 rpm or less.

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    A - PTO Lever

    B - Mid PTO Only

    C - Mid and Rear PTO

    D - Rear PTO Only

    E - 3200 rpm

    F - Display

    Move the PTO lever (A) to desired operating position.

    • Position (B) - Mid PTO only.
    • Position (C) - Mid and Rear PTO.
    • Position (D) - Rear PTO only.


  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.

    • The LCD indicates the PTO speed at an engine speed of 3200 rpm.
      At 3200 engine rpm the mid PTO speed is 2100 rpm and rear PTO speed is 540 rpm.
    • If PTO shuts off during use, turn off the engine and the PTO/RIO switch. Lock park brake. Allow engine to cool. Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary. Clean debris away from radiator cooling fins. Sit on seat, and start engine. Push PTO/RIO switch forward to the engaged/on position. If PTO still does not engage, see your local John Deere Dealer for service.


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

  1. Sit on the operator seat,

  2. Lock the park brake.

  3. Move the speed range lever to the neutral “N” position.

  4. If the PTO/RIO switch is in the engaged/on position, the machine will not start.

    Start the engine.

  5. Set engine speed to 1500 rpm or less.

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

  7. Exit seat for rear PTO operation without the 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.


Disengaging the PTO

  1. Adjust engine rpm to low idle.

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

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