Kubota L4701, Operator'S Manual

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POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)
PTO OPERATION
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and allow
all rotating components to come to a complete
stop
before connecting, disconnecting,
adjusting, or cleaning any PTO driven
equipment.
1. PTO clutch control switch
The PTO-clutch-control-switch engages or disengages
the PTO clutch which gives the PTO-independent-
control.
The tractor is equipped a 540 rpm speed position and
6-spline shaft.
Turn the PTO-clutch-control-switch to
“ON” to engage
the PTO clutch. Turn the PTO-clutch-control-switch to
“OFF” to disengage the PTO clutch.
(1) PTO clutch control switch (A) On
(B) Off
• To turn “ON”
While pushing the PTO-clutch-control-switch, turn
the PTO-clutch-control-switch clockwise to the
“ON”
position. Then release your hand.
In the
“ON” position, PTO-clutch-control-switch
slightly rises itself.
(1) PTO clutch control switch (A) Push
(B) Turn clockwise
(C) On
(D) Off
• To turn “OFF”
Tap on top of the PTO-clutch-control-switch.
The PTO-clutch-control-switch will return to the
“OFF” position.
(1) PTO clutch control switch (A) Push
(B) Return automatically
(C) On
(D) Off
IMPORTANT :
• To avoid shock loads to the PTO, reduce the
engine speed when engaging the PTO, then
open the throttle to the recommended speed.
• To avoid damage of PTO clutch and implement,
proper warm up is strongly recommended in
cold weather.
Do not continuously turn the PTO-clutch-
control-switch.
NOTE :
• There are [PTO 540] rpm indicated mark on the
tachometer board.
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) PTO OPERATION
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