Buhler 2180 - Manual (Page 122)

SECTION 2 - OPERATION
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Engaging the PTO
1. Attach the equipment as outlined in “Attaching
Equipment to the PTO Shaft.”
2. With the PTO disengaged, start the engine.
3. With the engine speed at idle, engage the PTO
by depressing the center button, 1, on the PTO
knob, 2. Pull the knob upwards to the stop, then
release the knob.
The PTO status lamp, 3, will be illuminated along
with the PTO indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster when the PTO is activated.
WARNING
Do not approach or work on the PTO shaft or
equipment with the PTO in motion. Shut off the
tractor engine and the PTO before working on the
pto or equipment. If the operator leaves the seat
while the PTO is engaged, the PTO lamp in the
EIC will flash and the audible alarm will sound for
5 seconds.
4. Operate the PTO at lower RPM to make sure the
equipment is free of obstructions.
5. Gradually bring the engine up to operating
speed. Operate the engine at 1900 RPM for 1000
RPM PTO equipment and 1880 RPM for 540
RPM PTO equipment. Make sure the equipment
is operating properly.
6. Select the appropriate gear and enter the work
area.
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Disengaging the PTO
To disengage the PTO, reduce engine speed to 1000
RPM then depress the PTO knob, 1.
NOTE: The independent PTO is controlled only by
the PTO control knob. The operation of the clutch
pedal does not affect the PTO operation.
IMPORTANT: Always disengage the PTO before
making sharp turns and before raising mounted
equipment to its fully raised position.
IMPORTANT: If PTO equipment becomes plugged,
stop the tractor and wait for the equipment to clear
itself. If the equipment does not clear itself or if the
PTO clutch slips, immediately disengage the PTO by
depressing the PTO knob, 1, then stop the engine.
Wait until the PTO stops before exiting the tractor or
working on the equipment.
WARNING
To avoid inadvertent movement of PTO imple-
ment, always disengage the PTO after use.
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