9.POWER TAKE OFF (PTO)

9.POWER TAKE OFF (PTO)

WARNING

ALWAYS ensure all moving components have stopped rotating before connecting, disconnecting, adjusting, cleaning or servicing any Power Take Off (PTO)-driven implement.

ALWAYS ensure the Power Take Off (PTO) shaft cover is installed. NEVER replace the Power Take Off (PTO) shaft cap when the shaft is moving.

ALWAYS follow the Power Take Off (PTO) -driven implement operation manuals and safety decals and instructions before installing or operating any Power Take Off (PTO) -driven implements.

ALWAYS engage the parking brake securely and put wheel chocks in front and behind the rear wheels. NEVER approach or touch any rotating component.

1. Operating the Power Take Off (PTO)

WARNING

Be careful to avoid injury:

Before connecting, disconnecting, adjusting or cleaning any Power Take Off (PTO)-driven implement, be sure to disengage the Power Take Off (PTO), shut down the engine, and make sure that all

the components have stopped their rotation. Do not approach rotating drivelines.

Entanglement with rotating driveline can lead to serious injury or even death.

Keep hands, feet and clothing away from the rotating driveline.

Make sure that all shields and guards are in position and are correctly used.

CAUTION

Do not run the engine at 2800 rpm or more while the

Power Take Off (PTO) is engaged.

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Cub Cadet EX2900, EX3200 manual Power Take OFF PTO, Be careful to avoid injury

EX2900, EX3200 specifications

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