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PTO shift lever positions

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Jon Cutler

06-12-2004 19:23:53




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I have just recently bought my first tractor, a MF50. There are three positions for the PTO, engine, neutral, and ground. What is the engine PTO position for? Should I have the lever on neutral if I am not using the PTO? Sorry if these are stupid questions.




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Jon Cutler

06-14-2004 16:33:37




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 Re: PTO shift lever positions in reply to Jon Cutler, 06-12-2004 19:23:53  
Thanks for the info. I am still learning. So far I love my old tractor and can't wait to play some more!



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Big Dean

06-12-2004 20:26:13




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 Re: PTO shift lever positions in reply to Jon Cutler, 06-12-2004 19:23:53  
One thing is never run a rotary mower or any implement that has enough weight it can build up momentum the brakes will not stop. The momentum of the weight when you have the pto in ground speed will push you over a bank through a fence or in to a wall or anything eals that might be in your way.



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MF

06-12-2004 19:44:27




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 Re: PTO shift lever positions in reply to Jon Cutler, 06-12-2004 19:23:53  
No stupid questions here. "Engine" means you run the engine at the 'set' RPM, around 1800, to get 540 PTO RPM. Neutral is just that, run that when not running PTO. "Ground" means that it runs at a ratio of the ground speed- depends on what gear you're in- useful in some applications like 'unwinding' a grass ball off the PTO shaft when mowing. Have also used it to run a seeder. If you don't have an Owner's Manual I'd highly suggest one. Hope this helps.

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