JD 2020 pto operation question

Coachgids

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I have a new to me JD 2020 that we use mostly for bush hogging. It has the two pto engagement levers on the left side in front and behind your foot. There is the separate pto engagement lever in between the gear shift levers. I have an earlier owners manual that does not show the the middle lever, and does a poor job explaining why I would use one method of engaging the pto over the other.
Anybody willing to explain the advantages of each and which would be best for my bush hogging?
Also, not mentioned in my owners manual is the turtle/hare lever on the left side of the dash. It works great, but I was wondering if there is an operational restriction on using it. Do I need to clutch when shifting it? I like it when hitting a really heavy section that needs a slower travel speed, then can shift to a faster speed when it thins out.
 
Sounds like you have an independent pto. The lever between the shifters engages and disengages it anytime the engine is running.
I think the side levers are to engage or select the rear or mid pto. but would have to be selected with the engine off as not to grind ? Once set where you want it these would not need messed with.
The hi-low on the left of the dash can be used anytime at any rpm and even under load. At least that's what I remember ? P.S. DO NOT EVER TOW START THIS TRACTOR ! or else severe damage to this unit will occur.
 
I agree with Mike that your tractor has hyd ind pto.The extra control lever on LH side engages/disengages mid pto shaft(parts key 19) is the yoke.
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Thanks for the good info. I did get a fair amount of grinding that first time, and ended up shutting it off and slipping the pto in as it shut off. The mid was engaged as well, but I have to admit I didn't even notice a mid pto output. I'll check it when I get back home.
The other odd item I haven't figured out about the tractor is that 2020s supposedly stopped production in '71, but the serial number is 158772t which would put it into '73. Any ideas?
Thanks again for the input.
 
Headlights are on the fenders. I'll try to attach a photo. It's possible somebody changed the tins, but it says 2020 on it.

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What is stamped in the frame on the right side below the oil filler?disengage the mid pto , engage the rear pto then don't touch the side levers ever again.
 
There must be some story that explains why it has 2020 markings. I guess I need to do some more digging.
 

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