268 Equipment operation Front PTO shaft cover X Before fitting equipment: remove the cover from front PTO shaft : . In the on-board computer display, the sym- bol and rotational speed for the front PTO shaft disappear. The W indicator lamp in the status area of the on-board computer goes out. X After fitting equipment: slide the cover onto front PTO shaft : . X Check that it is positioned correctly. Twist the cover in place. Limiting the working speed of the front PTO shaft Engaging/disengaging the front PTO shaft Working mode The engine speed can be limited to a maxi- mum of 1,328 rpm. This corresponds to a maximum front PTO shaft working speed of 620 rpm. X To engage:
make sure that the engine is running. X Swing cover : upwards. X To engage: switch on the front PTO shaft ( Y page 268). X Pull out switch pin ; . In the on-board computer display, both a symbol and a rotational speed appear for the front PTO shaft. The W indicator lamp in the status area of the on-board computer lights up. X Press switch : . X Observe the general notes on engine speed mode ( Y page 262). X Activate constant working speed ( Y page 263). X Observe the general notes on engine speed mode ( Y page 262). X To disengage: press switch ; . X Activate constant working speed ( Y page 263). i The maximum permissible working speed at the front PTO shaft is approximately 1,000 rpm.
Front mounting plate G WARNING While the vehicle is moving, if neither the front mounting plate nor the tubular cross member is fitted, the vehicle frame will become unsta- ble. The vehicle could then start to skid when you steer or apply the brakes. There is a risk of an accident. Before driving off, always make sure that either the front mounting plate or the tubular cross member is fitted. X If necessary, limit the working speed at the front of the PTO shaft to 620 rpm ( Y page 268). X To disengage: press cover : downwards until it engages audibly. Switch pin ; is pushed downwards.