Front Pto Shaft - Mercedes-Benz Unimog Operating Instructions Manual

Front PTO shaft

Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you engage the PTO while driving, the
engine speed may be reduced and cause a
strong braking effect. There is a risk of an
accident.
Only engage the PTO while the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
G
WARNING
When you engage the PTO shaft, there is a risk
injury due to rotating components and attach-
ments/mounted implements that have been
switched on.
Observe the applicable safety regulations and
the separate operating instructions for the
attachments/mounted implements before
engaging the PTO shaft. Make sure that no
persons are in the area of danger before
engaging the PTO shaft and during operation.
G
WARNING
After disengaging the PTO shaft, there is a risk
of injury due to attachments/mounted imple-
ments running on.
After disengaging the PTO shaft, make sure
that there are no persons in the area of dan-
ger.
G
WARNING
At very low temperatures, the front PTO shaft
may also rotate initially when the engine is
started. There is a risk of injury due to rotating
components and running attachments/
mounted implements.
When starting the engine, make sure that
there are no persons in the area of danger.
G
WARNING
At the front of the PTO shaft gear, tempera-
tures of up to 90 † may develop. If you
remove the lining under the front PTO shaft,
Equipment operation
you could sustain burns. There is a risk of
injury.
Before removal, allow the engine to cool down
and wear safety gloves.
! The front PTO shaft stub may get dirty if it
is not protected.
After removing additional equipment, place
the protective cap on the front PTO shaft
stub.
Correct use
Front PTO shaft : is a transmission unit. It is
solely intended for the operation of attached
equipment and mounted implements
( Y page 269) and must only be used for this
purpose.
Method of operation
Front PTO shaft ::
is a single-stage transmission with a high
R
rate of efficiency.
is directly connected to the front of the
R
engine's crankshaft. The power flow from
the engine PTO shaft is not interrupted dur-
ing the gear shift process.
is fitted with a hydraulic multi-disc clutch
R
with a stub brake and has a self-sustaining
oil circuit. The PTO shaft gear oil is cooled
by a heat exchanger that is integrated into
the transmission.
can be engaged under load whether the
R
vehicle is stationary or in motion.
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