Operation
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REAR POWER TAKEOFF
PTO Operating Safety
When using power takeoff operated equipment the
following rules MUST be followed:
1. ALWAYS follow the implement
manufacturers recommendations (refer to
implement Operators Manual) when
adjusting and aligning the implement and
the implement driveline with the tractor.
2. On a tractor with a three point hitch, both lift
links must be set as specified in the
implement Operators Manual.
3. Set the three point hitch so as to limit the
lateral movement of any implement attached.
4. The Upper Limit (maximum lift) for the hitch
must be set correctly, see page 135 for
instruction on how to adjust the lift height.
5. If attaching an implement to the drawbar:
A. Hold the drawbar in the centre location
on the rear support with the retaining
pins.
B. Raise the three point hitch as high as
possible to prevent possible interference
between the lower links and the
implement.
C.The drawbar clevis (if equipped) must be
removed or mounted under the drawbar,
to prevent possible interference between
the clevis and the implement driveline.
D.Connect the implement to the drawbar
with a hardened steel pin. Make sure the
pin is securely held in place with a cotter
pin or lock pin and does not make contact
with the implement driveline.
E. Connect the implement to the tractor
drawbar before connecting the implement
driveline to the power takeoff. When
connecting the implement driveline to the
tractor, check the driveline for correct
length and for free telescopic movement.
The correct length is important to prevent
the driveline from hitting bottom or from
separating in any tractor or implement
operating position.
6. Always stop the engine before changing PTO
shaft and before connecting an implement to
the PTO shaft. This releases the tractor PTO
brake and allows the PTO shaft to be turned
by hand so that the splines of the tractor and
implement PTO shafts can be aligned.
7. This tractor is equipped with a PTO brake
which may be damaged by the continued
rotation of high inertia implements. To prevent
damage to the PTO brake, only use
implements with an Over-Run mechanism to
make sure that no implement rotation
continues against the PTO brake when the
PTO has been switched OFF.
WARNING: ALWAYS read and comply with
the implement manufacturers operators
manual before attaching and using any
implement.
WARNING: In order to prevent damage to
the 540 PTO driveline and/or injury to
bystanders do not attach implements that
require more than 56 kW (75 hp) to operate.
If this limit is exceeded, the PTO is designed
to disengage.
Implements that require more than 56 kW (75
hp) should only be attached to the 1000 rpm
PTO driveline.
WARNING: When attaching implements
ALWAYS make sure they are matched to the
tractor PTO SPEEDS. Do not exceed the
recommended speeds of the driven
machine. Do not operate the PTO unless the
shaft and drive line shields are in position and
the tachometer is working correctly.
WARNING: PTO driven implements can
cause serious injury. Before working on or
near the PTO shaft, or servicing or clearing
the implement, ALWAYS DISENGAGE the
PTO and STOP the engine.
WARNING: When doing stationary PTO
work and dismounting from the tractor with
the PTO running, keep clear of all moving
parts as they are a potential safety hazard.
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