Selecting Correct PTO Speeds-If Equipped

For standard 540 PTO operation (load requiring full engine power), pull lever (A) back to 540 position.

For economical PTO operation (lighter load), push lever forward to 540E position. In economical mode, engine is run at lower rpm to conserve fuel and reduce overall operating noise while still turning PTO shaft at 540 rpm.

NOTE: With PTO shift lever in 540E position, engine fast idle speed is limited to 1700 rpm.

Same shift lever design is used for both 540/540E PTO and 540/1000 PTO. 540/540E is shown; 540/1000 is similar.

NOTE: PTO conversion kits are available for most tractors. See your John Deere dealer for details and kit applications.

For 540 rpm PTO operation pull lever (A) back to 540 position. When PTO stub shaft is installed for 540 rpm implement, a mechanical interlock prevents shifting from 540 rpm to 1000 rpm setting.

IMPORTANT: Stub shaft must be reversed from 540 to 1000 rpm position before moving shift lever to 1000 rpm position. (See Reversing 540/1000 RPM PTO Stub Shaft-If Equipped in this section).

For 1000 rpm PTO operation, push lever forward to 1000 position.

A-PTO Shift Lever

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