Pto Clutch Lever; Pto Shaft Cover And Shaft Cap; Stationary Pto - Kubota BX2350D Operator's Manual

28 PTO
BPTO Clutch Lever
1. The PTO clutch lever engages or disengages the PTO
clutch which gives the PTO independent control.
2. Shift the lever to "ON" to engage the PTO clutch. Shift
the lever to "OFF" to disengage the PTO clutch.

(1) PTO clutch lever

A To avoid shock loads to the PTO, reduce engine
throttle from full to half speed by pushing up on engine
throttle when engaging the PTO, then re-engage the
engine to full.
A To avoid damage to PTO clutch and implement, shift
the PTO clutch lever slowly, when engaging the PTO
clutch. Do not keep the PTO clutch lever half way.
A Tractor engine will not start if the PTO clutch lever is in
the engaged "ON" position.
A When you stand up from the seat with the PTO clutch
lever at "ON" position, the engine will stop regardless
of the position of the PTO select lever.
This is because the tractor is equipped with Operator
Presence Control system (OPC).
"ON" "ENGAGE"
"OFF" "DISENGAGE"
BPTO Shaft Cover and Shaft Cap
Keep the PTO shaft cover in place at all times. Replace
the PTO shaft cap when the PTO is not in use. Before
connecting or disconnecting a drive shaft to PTO shaft, be
sure engine is "OFF".
(1) PTO shaft cover
(2) PTO shaft cap
A The universal joint of the PTO drive shaft is technically
limited in its moving angle. Refer to the PTO Drive
Shaft Instructions for proper use.
BStationary PTO
To park the tractor and use the PTO system (for chipper
or pump, for example), start the PTO system in the
following steps.
1. Apply the parking brake and place blocks at the tires.
2. Make sure the speed control pedal and all shift levers
are at "NEUTRAL", and start the engine.
3. Set the PTO select lever to rear position.
4. Set the PTO clutch lever to engage "ON".
5. By moving the hand throttle lever, set the engine
speed to provide recommended rear PTO speed.
Check to see the tachometer.
6. Get off the tractor.