Selecting Correct PTO Speeds

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A - PTO 540/540E Shift Lever

540/540E Operation

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

For economical PTO operation (lighter load), pull lever up for 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.

540/1000 Operation—If Equipped

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

For 540 rpm PTO operation push lever (A) down 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 in this section.

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