Rural King RK74 Power Shuttle, Operator'S Manual

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DESCRIPTION OF TRACTOR CONTROlS
PTO CONTROl SWITCH
This switch is situated near the
starting key location on the dash
panel. There are three positions
marked for this switch.

"Off" at the center.

"Manua"l at the left.

"Auto" at the right.
The PTO shaft will not rotate if either
of the two switches is in "OFF" posi-
tion. The following table explains how
the PTO operates at the two different
(MANUAL & AUTO) positions of the
PTO control switch with the PTO "ON/
OFF" switch in the on position.
►
First select the specified speed for the PTO by using the PTO shifter on the
LHS, below the driver seat.

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 either because
the clutch pedal is pressed or the implement is lifted off the ground or both.
The PTO will start rotating instantaneously when either the clutch pedal is
released and/or the implement is lowered to the ground.

The operator must use this blinking signal to clear the area around the trac-
tor off bystanders/onlookers as the rotating blades of certain implements
can accidentally cause injuries to the persons standing near the tractor.

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.
PTO ON/OFF
Switch
PTO Control
Switch
Clutch Pedal
Hydraulic
Position
Control lever
PTO Monitor
lamp on the
dash panel
PTO Shaft
ON Manual Mode Either pressed
or released
Either raised
or lowered
Glows Rotates
ON Auto Mode Pressed
Either raised
or lowered
blinks Stationary
ON Auto Mode Either pressed
or released
Raised blinks Stationary
ON Auto Mode Released Lowered Glows Rotates
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