Selecting Correct PTO Speeds

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PTO 540/540E Shift Lever (OOS)

A - PTO 540/540E Shift Lever

540/540E Operation (Cab)

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.

540/540E Operation (OOS)

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 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.