Power Take-Off - Mitsubishi 1540 FD Owner's Manual

The differential lock is automatically released by the force of the spring when you put your right foot off
the pedal. However, under particular conditions, there may be occasions where the lock does not
release. When this occours, depress the right and left brake pedals alternately and quickly until the lock
is released. IF this happens during plowing, depress the pedal on the unplowed side and the lock will be
released. When the right and left brakes are interlocked, the lock is released by turning the steering
wheel sharply to the left and right. When the differential lock is not released by any of these means,
reverse the tractor a short distance.
CAUTION: Do not use the differential lock when running at high speed or on the road.
POWER TAKE OFF
By operating the PTO shift lever located on the upper left of the transmission case, the three PTO speeds
- 565 rpm, 832 rpm, or 1,364 rpm – can be selected. When shifting the PTO shift lever, depress the
clutch pedal fully to interrupt the power from the engine and make sure the machine is brought to a
complete halt.
First...............565 rpm
Second........ 832 rpm
Third........1,364 rpm
Standard PTO speeds
540 rpm @2580 engine RPM (First)
1,000 rpm @ 1979 engine rpm (Third)
1. When using a rotary tiller in the field with many stones or stumps or hard soil, where a lot of
shock will be transmitted, be sure not to operate it at the third PTO speed.
2. When using implements driven by PTO shaft be sure to refer to the implements manual and
operate them exactly as instructed.
NOTES:
1. When any implement is towed by the tractor, care should be taken so that the universal
joint does not form an angle more then 15⁰.
2. When tractor is working with an impact load, correctly adjust the slip clutch on the
implement side or use the shear pin of proper material so that the PTO is not overloaded.
3. To reduce the thrust load on the PTO driven shaft as much as possible, it is advisable to test
operation with an implement without any load.