Operate PTO

NOTE: Engine will start with PTO engagement switch up (engaged), but PTO shaft will not rotate until switch is reset.

1. Depress clutch pedal, start engine and push hand throttle lever (A) forward until tachometer indicates PTO rated speed:

PTO Rated Speed
PTO Engine rpm Speed
540 2100
540E 1645

 

NOTE: Implement overspeed occurs if 540E PTO is operated over 1645 engine rpm.

NOTE: Ground drive PTO speed is proportionate to vehicle speed.


A-Hand throttle
B-540E operation speed
C-540 operation speed

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Hand throttle

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Instrument panel

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NOTE: 540/540E PTO is engaged or disengaged without depressing clutch pedal.

IMPORTANT: Ensure PTO engagement switch (B) remains in disengaged position while ground drive PTO is engaged.

Engage and disengage ground drive PTO when vehicle is stopped.

Move PTO speed shift lever (A) into neutral to disengage ground driven implement. Be careful NOT to move PTO speed shift lever (A) accidently from ground drive position into 540 or 540E position.

Ground drive PTO output occurs when vehicle is moving and PTO speed shift lever (A) is in ground drive position.

Ground drive PTO status is signaled by an indicator light on front console.

2. Engage PTO:

Lift switch (B) up to engage PTO.

PTO indicator (C) will light when PTO is engaged.

IMPORTANT: A warning alarm will sound if operator leaves seat with PTO engaged.

NOTE: If engine is stopped while PTO is engaged, restart engine, depress and lift switch knob (B) to reset and engage PTO.

IMPORTANT: Do not use PTO speed shift lever to engage or disengage 540/540E PTO.

3. Disengage PTO:

Push switch knob (B) down to disengage PTO.

PTO brake automatically engages when PTO is disengaged.

PTO indicator (C) is off when PTO is disengaged.

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OOS

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PTO indicator


A-PTO speed shift lever
B-PTO engagement switch
C-PTO indicator

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IMPORTANT: Do not use PTO speed shift lever to engage or disengage 540/540E PTO.

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