Use Rear and Mid PTO (Operator on Seat)

IMPORTANT: Use rear mounted equipment rated for 540 rpm. Do not operate mid or rear PTO over 540 rpm mark displayed on the instrument panel display.

NOTE: The mid-PTO is only operational with the operator on the seat.

Engaging the PTO

1. Start the engine.

2. Set engine speed to 1500 rpm or less.

3. 
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   PTO Selector OOS

   
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   PTO Selector Cab

   A - Selector Lever

   B - Mid PTO

   C - Mid and Rear PTO

   D - Rear PTO

   Move the PTO selector lever (A) to desired operating position.
   • Selector Lever (A)
   • Position (B) - Mid PTO only.
   • Position (C) - Mid and Rear PTO both.
   • Position (D) - Rear PTO only.
   
   

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4. 
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   Open Operator Station

   
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   Cab

   E - PTO Switch

   Engage the PTO (E).

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5. Adjust the throttle lever forward to the desired speed for the implement that is being used.

   NOTE:

   • At 2600 engine rpm the mid PTO speed is 2000 rpm and the rear PTO speed is 540 rpm as indicated on the information display.
   • If the engine overheats during the PTO operation “Engine Overheat” displays on the information display and the PTO will automatically shutoff. Disengage the PTO switch, engage the park brake and the shut the engine off. Allow sufficient time for the engine to cool. Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary. Clean debris away from the radiator cooling fins and the front grill. If the PTO does not engage after the engine has cooled, see your local John Deere Dealer for service.
   
   

Using the RIO (Reverse Implement Option) Switch

CAUTION: Rotating blades are dangerous. Children or bystanders are injured by run over and rotating blades. Before backing up, carefully check the area around the machine.

NOTE: Backing up while mower is engaged is discouraged. Only use the reverse implement option when operating another attachment or when the operator deems it necessary to reposition machine with mower engaged.

1. Stop machine forward travel with attachment engaged.

2. Look behind the machine to be sure that there are no bystanders.

3. NOTE: If attachment stops while repositioning the machine, return the PTO/RIO switch to the off position. Begin again with Step 2 in procedure. If the reverse pedal is depressed without engaging the PTO/RIO switch, “RIO Shutdown” is displayed in the information display and the engine will shutdown.

   To activate the reverse implement option, press the PTO/RIO switch down past the PTO engagement position.

4. Press the reverse travel pedal and release the RIO swtich

   NOTE: RIO function stays enabled until tractor stops or forward motion is detected.

5. As the machine begins to move backward, reposition the tractor.

6. Resume forward travel. The attachment continues to operate.

7. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to reposition machine again.

NOTE: If the operator leaves the seat with the engine running and the mid-PTO engaged, the safety interlock system stops the engine and all implements.

Disengaging the PTO

1. Adjust engine rpm to low idle.

2. Push the PTO switch rearward to the disengaged/off position.