Great Plains
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PL5500 PTO Pump Kit
Using PTO Safely
The accessories covered by this manual rely on PTO
power to operate, and require an adjustment at the
implement while the PTO is running. The PTO pump is
designed to work on a stub shaft PTO, and leaves no
exposed shaft in use.
Use only a tractor with an approved master shield for the
PTO.
Use all guards provided for the tractor PTO. Have
minimal or NO shaft exposed after connecting the PTO
pump.
Use only a rear
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facing PTO. The provided hoses and
torque arms are not designed for use with a tractor
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front
or tractor
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side PTO.
Use only the correct 540 rpm PTO, or an adjustable PTO
set to the correct rpm. Running at a higher speed could
result in equipment failure, and serious injury.
Do not use any other adaptor, coupler, driveline, extender,
or external gearbox.
Use only a “live” or “independent” PTO. If the PTO only
operates when the tractor is in motion, there is no safe
way to set the fan speed.
Ensure that all involved personnel are trained on PTO
operations and hazards. Always know where all team
members are before, during, and after PTO operations.
Allow only essential personnel near the PTO during setup,
adjustment, operation, and disconnection.
Prior to PTO setup, remove any stray wire, rope, or twine
found nearby. Should a loose end encounter the PTO stub,
it is taken up at up to 14 feet per second, and could wrap
around someone and pull them in.
Wear only snug
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fitting clothes, with no scarves, loose
strings, cords, ties, and no frays, when working near a
PTO.
Tie long hair back or gather it up under a well
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secured
hat.
Shut the tractor off for PTO connections or
disconnections. Do not trust your life to clutches and
throw
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outs.
A PTO shaft is a hazard at any speed, even when well
below rated shaft rpm, coasting to a stop, or idling.
Never step on or over the master shield or installed PTO
pump.
Be extra vigilant if any tractor PTO controls are external,
and in proximity to the PTO.
Elevate pump hose slack so that ground contact is not
possible during transport or field operations.
Keep all PTO safety decals clean and legible. Replace any
that are faded or damaged.
Prepare for Emergencies
Be prepared if a fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital,
and fire department near phone.
