Operate Rear Power-Take-Off (PTO)

Avoid injury! Stay clear of rotating drivelines:

  • Entanglement in the rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death.
  • Keep hands, feet, and clothing away.
  • Make sure that all shields are installed and used properly.
  • Stop the engine and be sure that PTO driveline is stopped before getting near it.

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

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


Engaging the PTO

  1. Sit on operator seat.

  2. Lock the park brake.

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

  4. If the PTO 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 Switch

    Push PTO switch (A) forward to the engaged/on position.


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

    If PTO shuts off during use, turn off the engine and the PTO 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 switch forward to the engaged/on position. If PTO still does not engage, see your local John Deere Dealer for service.


Disengaging the PTO

  1. Adjust engine rpm to low idle.

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

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