Polaris 2014 BRUTUS Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 51)

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OPERATION
Power Take-Off (PTO) (Models HD
PTO
)
Installing And Removing The PTO
The BRUTUS Model HD
PTO
is factory equipped with a PTO.
The PTO has a rated speed of 2000 RPM.
WARNING!
• Do Not exceed the rated attachment PTO speed.
• Stay clear of rotating driveline.
• Keep bystanders away.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing and long hair away.
• Keep PTO shields and guards in place.
• Disengage PTO, put gear selector in PARK, stop the engine and make sure all rotating components
are stopped before exiting utility vehicle.
• Do Not service the utility vehicle or attachment with the PTO engaged.
• Do Not service the attachment in a raised position unless properly blocked and all rotating
components stopped.
• Disengage PTO for road travel.
Installing
1. Install the attachment to the utility vehicle. See page 46.
2. Stop the engine and exit the vehicle. See page 40.
3. Make sure the PTO driveline and all rotating components have come to a complete stop
before exiting the vehicle.
NOTICE: Avoid PTO Driveline Damage
• Do not modify the attachment arm or PTO driveline.
• Make sure PTO driveline is the correct length and that the u-joints are in the correct phase.
• Use only approved PTO drivelines designated for the attachment and never use unapproved
attachments.
WARNING! Rotating Parts Can Cause Serious Injury Or Death
• Disengage the PTO, put the gear selector in PARK, stop the engine and make sure all rotating
components are completely stopped before connecting, disconnecting, adjusting or cleaning any
PTO driven equipment.
• Always keep PTO shields and all guards in place when using the PTO driven equipment.
• Disengage PTO for road travel.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing and long hair away.
WARNING! Driveline Entanglement Or Overspeeding PTO Can Cause Serious Injury Or Death
• Do Not install an adapter between the utility vehicle PTO shaft and the attachment PTO driveline.
• An adapter can extend the driveline universal joint and connecting yoke beyond the PTO shields.
• An adapter can overspeed the attachment PTO causing driveline or attachment damage.