Polaris 2014 BRUTUS Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 52)

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OPERATION
Power take-Off (PTO) (Models HD
PTO
)
Installing And Removing The PTO
Each attachment has a specific length PTO drive shaft that is affixed to the attachment. Do
not intermix or replace drive shafts or components between different attachment types.
Connect the PTO driveline to the PTO shaft of the
utility vehicle. Make sure it is securely connected by
pushing and pulling on the driveline. See your
attachment Owner’s Manual for additional
information.
Tip: The PTO driveline must have a means to retain it to the
PTO shaft on both the utility vehicle and the attachment.
WARNING! Avoid Injury or Death
• Keep PTO shields and guards in place.
• Keep away from moving parts.
• Keep bystanders away.
• Do Not exceed 2000 PTO RPM.
Removing
1. Stop the engine and exit the utility vehicle. See
page 40.
2. Make sure the PTO driveline and all rotating
components have come to a complete stop before
exiting the utility vehicle.
3. Disconnect the PTO driveline from the utility
vehicle. See your attachment Owner’s Manual for
additional information.
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 com-
ponents 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.
PTO Driveline