Stationary mode, Power take off operation, If equipped (chassis cab only) – Ram Trucks 2014 Chassis Cab Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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To shift out of REVERSE bring the vehicle to a complete

stop and press the clutch. Shifting out of REVERSE prior

to a complete stop may cause high shift effort.

POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
(CHASSIS CAB ONLY)

This vehicle when equipped with either the AS69RC auto-

matic six-speed or G-56 manual six-speed transmissions,

will allow for an aftermarket upfit with a transmission

driven PTO (power take off). The customer will have the

ability to operate the PTO in either a “stationary” or

“mobile” mode. The vehicles will be factory set to the

“stationary” mode. To select ’mobile mode’ You will need

to enter the commercial vehicle menu on the EVIC screen

and select mobile PTO mode. Details of the PTO selection

modes and further PTO information is available at the Ram

Truck Bodybuilders web site. www.rambodybuilder.com

AS69RC Six-Speed Automatic Transmission Only
The PTO drive gear (part of the AS69RC) operates at

torque converter turbine speed. The turbine speed will be

less than engine speed when the torque converter clutch

is not engaged and will be same as engine speed when

the torque converter clutch is engaged.

Stationary Mode

To operate the PTO in this mode the vehicle must meet

the following conditions:

• Be in PARK position (vehicles equipped with auto-

matic transmission.)

• PTO switch has been activated.
• Parking brake applied (vehicles equipped with

manual transmission).

• Brake pedal must not be applied.
• Vehicle engine must be running.

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