Stationary mode – Ram Trucks 2015 Chassis Cab Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual
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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/DID screen and select mobile PTO
mode. Details of the PTO selection modes and further
PTO information is available at the Ram Truck Body-
builders 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.
• No vehicle, brake or clutch switch faults present.
• PTO must be correctly installed using the vehicle
provided circuits.
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