Mahindra 4010 HST, Operator'S Manual

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PTO
ON/OFF
SWITCH
PTO
CONTROL
SWITCH
HYDRAULIC
POSITION
CONTROL
LEVER.
PTO MONITOR
LAMP ON THE
DASH PANEL
PTO
SHAFT
On
Manual
Mode
Either raised
or lowered
Glows Rotates
On
Auto
Mode
Either raised
or lowered
Blinks Stationary
On
Auto
Mode
Raised Blinks Stationary
On
Auto
Mode
Lowered Glows Rotates
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From the table above we learn about the safety features of the PTO. When the monitor on the dash
panel is blinking it indicates to the operator that the PTO is in the on position but temporarily not
rotating because the implement is lifted off the ground
The PTO will start rotating instantaneously when the implement is lowered to the ground.
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The operator must use this blinking signal to clear the area around the tractor off
bystanders/onlookers as the rotating blades of certain implements can accidentally cause injuries to
the persons standing near the tractor.
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The stopping of the PTO when the implement is lifted off the ground with the position control
prevents the damage to the implement or the PTO shaft.
1.When the PTO control switch is in manual position the PTO does
not stop rotating until turn off the PTO ON/OFF switch. If working on
hard soils, pavements with a rotary implement the PTO ON/OFF
switch must be put to the OFF position to stop the PTO from rotating ,
If this is not done the rotating blades of the implement will push on
the hard ground below and in turn push the tractor toward causing
accident which can lead to serious injuries or death.
2 . Extra precaution must be taken to clear the area of bystanders/onlookers when using PTO driven
implements. The rotating blades of the implements can cause serious injuries on contact. The
warning that is indicated by the blinking PTO monitor is to make the operator aware that the
PTO is in on position and will instantly start rotating if the implement is lowered.
3.In no case the specified rotating speeds indicated by the implement manufacturer be crossed
as the same can lead to serious damage to the tractor/equipment and can lead to serious injuries
to persons around.
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