Zetor UTILIX CL Operator's Manual page 48

The PTO shaft will not rotate if either of the two switches is in OFF position.
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.
PTO PTO Clutch
ON/OFF Control Pedal
Switch
Switch
ON Manual Either pressed
Mode
or released
ON Auto Mode Pressed
ON Auto Mode Either pressed
or released
ON Auto Mode Released
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 tractor 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.
Warning:
When the PTO control switch is in manual position the PTO does not stop rotating even if the
clutch pedal is pressed. 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.
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 clutch pedal is
released or implement is lowered or both.
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.
CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS & OPERATIONS
Hydraulic
Position
Control Lever
Either raised
or lowered
Either raised
or lowered
Raised
Lowered
PTO Monitor PTO Shaft
Lamp on the
dash panel
Glows Rotates
Blinks Stationary
Blinks Stationary
Glows Rotates
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