Cub Cadet 7264 manual Engaging the PTO, Using the PTO Reverse Override Switch, Lighting

•Shift the PTO lever forward to select the mid PTO. The mid PTO is used to drive equipment designed to operate at an input speed of 2000 RPM. Refer to Figure 19.

•Shift the PTO lever to the middle position to select both the mid PTO and rear PTO. In this position the mid PTO and rear PTO will run simultaneously when the PTO switch is activated. Refer to Figure 19.

NOTE: Occasionally you may not be able to shift from one PTO selection to another due to slight gear misalignment between the internal shift collar and gears. In these instances if will be necessary to ‘jog’ the PTO while shifting the selection lever. Momentarily engage the PTO while applying pressure to the shift lever to fully engage the internal gears.

ENGAGING THE PTO

WARNING: The operator must be in the seat at all times when the PTO in engaged.

•Move the throttle handle to the mid throttle position. See Figure 20.

•Slide the lock button rearward and then push the top of the PTO switch downward to engage the PTO. See Figure 20.

•Observing the tachometer on the instrument panel, use the throttle handle to increase the engine speed to the PTO operating range (3500 rpm) as indicated by the orange line of the tachometer.

THROTTLE HANDLE

	Mid Throttle
	to Engage
Slide Button
	3500 RPM
	to Run

LOCK BUTTON

PTO SWITCH

Figure 20

•The operator must remain in the tractor seat at all times. If the operator should leave the seat

without turning off the PTO switch, the tractor’s engine will shut off.

•Push the bottom of the switch downward to disengage the PTO.

IMPORTANT: Normally the PTO will not operate when the tractor is driven in the reverse direction. The PTO reverse override switch must be activated to operate the PTO while traveling in reverse.

USING THE PTO REVERSE OVERRIDE SWITCH

The PTO reverse override switch, located on the left fender, allows the PTO to operate while the tractor is traveling in the reverse direction. Refer to Figure 19.

•The PTO must first be engaged using the PTO switch on the dash panel.

•Depress the front of the override switch to activate the reverse override system. The light in the override switch will come on.

IMPORTANT: Once activated, the reverse override will remain activated until the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position, regardless of the number of times the PTO is engaged and disengaged using the PTO switch. If the override switch is illuminated, the system is activated.

WARNING: Use EXTREME CAUTION when operating PTO driven attach- ments while traveling in the reverse direction.

LIGHTING

Headlights and Taillights

Always use the headlights and taillights for after dusk and pre-dawn operation of the tractor. The lights not only illuminate the work area, but also increase the visibility of the tractor for anyone who might enter the area of operation.

The headlights use two halogen bulbs per side. The placement of the bulbs provide a broad light range for safer operation of the tractor in low light conditions.

•To turn on the headlights and taillights, depress the top end of the headlight switch located to the left of the steering wheel.

•To turn off the headlights and taillights, depress the bottom of the light switch.

Use of headlights and taillights is also recom- mended when operating the tractor on or near road- ways to increase visibility to traffic.

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