Attach A Trailer - Simplicity Legacy XL Operator's Manual

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Starting the PTO
1. Start the tractor engine. Let the engine to warm-up for
several minutes before you start the PTO.
2. Set the engine throttle to FULL position.
3. Set the PTO lever to the rear position (A, Figure 20) if
you only use a rear attachment. If you use a middle and
rear attachment at the same time, set the lever to the
middle position (B). Set the lever to the forward position
(C), if you only use a middle or front attachment.
4. Pull UP on the PTO switch to engage the PTO.
Note: ROPS roll bar is not shown for PTO lever position
clarity.
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Stopping the PTO
1. Move throttle control to IDLE and push the PTO switch
DOWN to disengage.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and set the parking
brake. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Pull back on the locking collar, and move the drive shaft
off the PTO.
540 Attachment Recommendations
This rear PTO box is designed to output a maximum of 18
horsepower at 540 RPM. Thus, it should only be used to run
540 RPM attachments that require 18 HP or less.
CAUTION
Using the PTO box to run attachments that require more
than 18 HP or an input shaft speed other than 540 could
result in poor performance, shortened equipment life, or
equipment damage, and will void the tractor warranty.
Incorrect use can also create an unsafe condition that
could result in injury.
Start-up and Stopping Loads
The PTO can be used with direct drive attachments that
have small start-up and stopping loads like tillers or mower
decks.
Important: DO NOT use this PTO box with attachments
that require a large amount of torque to start, such as direct
drive chipper/shredders and large silo blowers, which may
damage the PTO clutch.
Large attachments that have their own clutching mechanism
to lessen the load on the PTO box during starting and
stopping can be used only if it is not more than the 18
horsepower limit.
Overload Protection
NOTICE Attachments used with this PTO box MUST
have shear pin(s), shear bolt(s), a slip clutch, or some
other device to prevent PTO box damage if the attachment
should jam.

Attach a Trailer

Note: The maximum trailer weight should be less than 800 lbs
(363 kg).
Use a clevis pin (A, Figure 21) and clip (B) to attach a trailer
to the tractor.
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