Pto; Pto Operation; Pto Clutch Control Lever - Kubota L3240 Operator's Manual

PTO

PTO OPERATION

To avoid personal injury:
A Disengage PTO, stop engine, and allow all
rotating components to come to a complete
stop before connecting,
adjusting, or cleaning
equipment.
BPTO Clutch Control Lever
1. The tractor has a 540 rpm speed position.
2. The PTO clutch control lever engages or disengages
the PTO clutch which gives the PTO independent
control.
Shift the lever to "ON" to engage the PTO clutch. Shift
the lever to "OFF" to disengage the PTO clutch.

(1) PTO clutch control lever

A To avoid shock loads to the PTO, reduce engine
speed when engaging the PTO, then open the throttle
to the recommended speed.
A To avoid damage of PTO clutch and implement, shift
the PTO clutch control lever slowly, when engaging
the PTO clutch. Do not keep the PTO clutch control
lever half way.
Proper warm up is strongly recommended in cold
weather.
Do not continuously shift the PTO clutch control lever.
disconnecting,
any PTO driven
"ON" "OFF"
Model
GST Type
Manual Transmission Type
L3240
L3540
L3940
HST Type L4240
L4740
L5240
L5740
A Tractor engine will not start if the PTO clutch control
lever is in the engaged "ON" position.
A When the clutch pedal is depressed, the PTO
disengages. [HST Type]
A When the clutch pedal is depressed, the PTO
engages. [GST, Manual Transmission Type]
PTO
PTO
Engine
Shaft Speed
Speed rpm
rpm
2550
2685
6-Spline 540
2640
2590
57