Equipment operation 267 Front PTO shaft you could sustain burns. There is a risk of injury. Before removal, allow the engine to cool down and wear safety gloves. Important safety notes G WARNING If you engage the PTO while driving, the engine speed may be reduced and cause a strong braking effect. There is a risk of an accident. Only engage the PTO while the vehicle is sta- tionary. ! The front PTO shaft stub may get dirty if it is not protected. After removing additional equipment, place the protective cap on the front PTO shaft stub. G WARNING When you engage the PTO shaft, there is a risk injury due to rotating components and attach- ments/mounted implements that have been switched on.
Observe the applicable safety regulations and the separate operating instructions for the attachments/mounted implements before engaging the PTO shaft. Make sure that no persons are in the area of danger before engaging the PTO shaft and during operation. Correct use Working mode G WARNING After disengaging the PTO shaft, there is a risk of injury due to attachments/mounted imple- ments running on. After disengaging the PTO shaft, make sure that there are no persons in the area of dan- ger. Front PTO shaft : is a transmission unit. It is solely intended for the operation of attached equipment and mounted implements ( Y page 269) and must only be used for this purpose.
Method of operation G WARNING At very low temperatures, the front PTO shaft may also rotate initially when the engine is started. There is a risk of injury due to rotating components and running attachments/ mounted implements. When starting the engine, make sure that there are no persons in the area of danger. Front PTO shaft : : R is a single-stage transmission with a high rate of efficiency. R is directly connected to the front of the engine's crankshaft. The power flow from the engine PTO shaft is not interrupted dur- ing the gear shift process. R is fitted with a hydraulic multi-disc clutch with a stub brake and has a self-sustaining oil circuit.
The PTO shaft gear oil is cooled by a heat exchanger that is integrated into the transmission. G WARNING At the front of the PTO shaft gear, tempera- tures of up to 90 † may develop. If you remove the lining under the front PTO shaft, R can be engaged under load whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion. Z