Operating Front PTO (If Equipped)

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CommandARM

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Corner Post Display

A - Front PTO Switch (If Equipped)

B - Front PTO Indicator

C - Service Alert Indicator

CAUTION: Avoid personal injury. Stop engine and allow PTO driveline to stop before adjusting, connecting, or cleaning PTO-driven equipment.

Always disengage PTO when not in use.

PTO can be engaged or disengaged without operating the clutch.

NOTE: Service Alert indicator (C) light will flash, a message appears on CommandCenter display, and an audible warning signal sounds if operator leaves seat with PTO engaged. PTO does not disengage when operator is out of seat.

Push down and forward on front PTO switch (A) to engage clutch. PTO indicator (B) on corner post monitor will light.

Front PTO is equipped with Active Load Limiting logic which limits front PTO to 112 kw. When connected to a snow blower for example and confronted with an excessive amount of packed snow, ease into the load. In such a situation, if excessive amounts of torque are being demanded, Corner Post Display Information Indicator flashes and CommandCenter displays Excessive front PTO load. If condition exists for 1 minute, front PTO will shut down. Disengage front PTO, then wait 15 seconds before reengaging. See Front PTO (PTF) Diagnostic Trouble Codes in Diagnostic trouble Codes Section for list of codes.

Pull back PTO switch to disengage clutch and PTO brake will engage automatically.

NOTE: If engine is stopped and then restarted while PTO is running, PTO will not operate. Disengage PTO switch and then engage the PTO again.

Operating Front PTO in Cold Weather

CAUTION: Avoid personal injury. Keep PTO area clear of bystanders. PTO shaft or attached implement may rotate prior to engine start in cold weather

IMPORTANT: If PTO disengages during startup in cold-weather operation, wait 5 minutes before re-engaging PTO to avoid damage.

When air temperatures are expected to drop below -5° C (23° F), use John Deere Low Viscosity Hy-Gard oil.

Other oils can be used if they meet John Deere Standard JDM J20D.