Polaris BRUTUS Owner's Manual

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OPERATION
Power Take-Off (PTO) (Models HDPTO)
Installing And Removing The PTO
The BRUTUS Model HD
PTO is factory equipped with a PTO.
The PTO has a rated speed of 2000 RPM.
WARNING!
Avoid Injury or Death
• Do Not exceed the rated attachment PTO speed.
• Stay clear of rotating driveline.
• Keep bystanders away.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing and long hair away.
• Keep PTO shields and guards in place.
• Disengage PTO, put gear selector in PARK, stop the engine and
make sure all rotating components are stopped before exiting utility
vehicle.
• Do Not service the utility vehicle or attachment with the PTO
engaged.
• Do Not service the attachment in a raised position unless properly
blocked and all rotating components stopped.
• Disengage PTO for road travel.
Installing
Install the attachment to the utility vehicle. See page 48.
Stop the engine and exit the vehicle. See page 41.
Make sure the PTO driveline and all rotating components have
come to a complete stop before exiting the vehicle.
NOTICE: Avoid PTO Driveline Damage
• Do not modify the attachment arm or PTO driveline.
• Make sure PTO driveline is the correct length and that the u-
joints are in the correct phase.
• Use only approved PTO drivelines designated for the attach-
ment and never use unapproved attachments.
WARNING!
Rotating Parts Can Cause Serious Injury Or Death
• Disengage the PTO, put the gear selector in PARk, stop the engine
and make sure all rotating components are completely stopped
before connecting, disconnecting, adjusting or cleaning any PTO
driven equipment.
• Always keep PTO shields and all guards in place when using the
PTO driven equipment.
• Disengage PTO for road travel.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing and long hair away.
WARNING!
Driveline Entanglement Or Overspeeding PTO Can Cause Serious
Injury Or Death
• Do Not install an adapter between the utility vehicle PTO shaft and
the attachment PTO driveline.
• An adapter can extend the driveline universal joint and connecting
yoke beyond the PTO shields.
• An adapter can overspeed the attachment PTO causing driveline
or attachment damage.

Polaris BRUTUS Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	BRUTUS
Category	Utility Vehicle
Language	English