selector to position
N
and then back into gear. The PTO should never be
engaged by clashing the gear teeth. This may damage the PTO unit and
the transmission PTO drive gear teeth, resulting in further damage to the
transmission and PTO.
PTO Operation with Vehicle Stationary
WARNING:
When the PTO is operated with the vehicle
stationary, the transmission must be placed in position
N
with the
parking brake set. If the transmission is not in position
N
and is
equipped with a remote throttle control, an increase in engine speed
can overpower the parking brake and cause the vehicle to move,
possibly resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.
Stop the vehicle, idle the engine and set the parking brake. Make sure
the gear selector is in any forward drive range, then engage the PTO.
After the PTO is engaged, move the range selector to position
N.
Increase the engine speed until the desired PTO operation speed is
obtained. To disengage the PTO after operation with the vehicle
standing, release the throttle, allow the drive equipment to come to a
stop, and then disengage the PTO.
PTO Operation while Vehicle Is Moving
After the PTO is engaged for driven vehicle operation, shift to the
desired range and drive the vehicle. The speed of the PTO, during this
period of operation, always maintains direct relation to vehicle speed.
PTO speed decreases in relation to vehicle (transmission output) speed
as shifts to a higher gear occur. When operating the PTO while the
vehicle is moving, the PTO may be disengaged whenever it is no longer
required. When there is no load on the PTO gear, it can be pulled out of
engagement.
Vehicles Equipped with an Allison 3000 Series Automatic
Transmission
The PTO drive gear is engine-driven and provides direct engine power.
The PTO can be operated when the vehicle is either stationary or
moving. The PTO gear is in constant mesh with the drive gear in the
torque converter housing. A friction clutch or constant drive is used to
transmit power to the PTO.
Vehicles Equipped with a Manual Transmission
Transmission-mounted PTO units are available for local installation on
your vehicle. See your
Body Builder’s Layout Book
for restrictions on
use and installation of PTO units.
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Transmission
2013 F-650/750
(f67)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, March 2013
USA
(fus)