Select Correct PTO Speeds-If Equipped

IMPORTANT: Disengage PTO with switch (B) before changing PTO speed with lever (A). NEVER use PTO speed shift lever (A) to engage or disengage PTO.

Standard 540 Operation

NOTE: Standard 540 rpm power take-off speed is reached at 2100 rpm engine speed.

No PTO speed shift selection required. Engage standard 540 PTO with switch (B).

NOTE: PTO engagement switch (B) is used to engage and disengage PTO clutch.

540/540E operation

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

For standard 540 PTO operation (load requiring full engine power), lift black collar and move lever (A) rearward into standard 540 speed position.

For economy 540 PTO operation (lighter load), lift black collar and move lever (A) forward into economy 540 speed position. In economic mode, engine operates at lower rpm to conserve fuel and reduce overall operating noise while still turning PTO shaft at 540 rpm.

NOTE: PTO engagement switch (B) is used to engage & disengage PTO clutch.

540/540E/ground drive PTO operation

Standard 540 PTO and economy 540E PTO operation is as described in 540/540E Operation.

For ground drive PTO operation, lift black collar and move lever (A) into ground drive PTO speed position.

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A-PTO speed shift lever
B-PTO engagement switch

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IMPORTANT: Make sure 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.

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

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