MCCORMICK MTX Series - Front Power Takeoff

Operation
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FRONT POWER TAKEOFF OPERATION
(If Equipped)
The front power takeoff has a 6 spline output shaft
which rotates at 1000 rpm. Engagement is electro-
hydraulic, actuated by a three position rocker
switch (OFF, ON and ENGAGED) situated on the
RH side console.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT attach implements to
the front PTO which need more than 74 kW to
operate.
IMPORTANT: When using implements which cause
shock loads, ALWAYS have a slip clutch fitted
between the implement and the tractor PTO drive
shaft. Before using the implement check the slip
clutch is working correctly and the implement is free
to run.
IMPORTANT: When using implements which have
fast moving parts eg. mowers, corn choppers or
snow blowers, ALWAYS install an Over-Run
mechanism to the implement drive shaft to prevent
PTO failure.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the PTO shaft on the
implement is not too long or the PTO will be
damaged if the front hitch is raised to full
height.
ENGAGE THE PTO AS FOLLOWS:
STEP 1
Reduce the engine rpm.
STEP 2
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Press the top of the switch (1) down, push the
switch lock (2) (on the bottom of the switch) down
and at the same time press the switch down again
and release.
STEP 3
An indicator lamp in the switch will illuminate when
the front power takeoff is engaged.
IMPORTANT: PTO will not engage if engine is
started with the switch in the engage position.
Move switch to disengage and then engage.
IMPORTANT: Never try to release dead locked
implements by repeated clutch engagement
and disengagement. The front power takeoff
clutch will slip and become damaged.
DISENGAGE THE PTO AS FOLLOWS:
STEP 1
Reduce the engine rpm.
STEP 2
Push the bottom of the switch (1) down to the off
position, the indicator lamp in the switch will go out
when the front power takeoff is disengaged.
STEP 3
When the engine is switched off the front power
takeoff is automatically disengaged. The indicator
lamp in the switch will go out to indicate the front
PTO is disengaged.
STEP 4
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Always install the PTO shaft guard when the PTO
is not being used.
IMPORTANT: High-inertia implements do not
become stationary immediately when PTO is
disengaged. Allow sufficient time for implement to
“run down” to a halt before cleaning or adjusting.
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