Polaris 2013 BRUTUS Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 48)

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OPERATION
Power Take-Off (PTO) (Model HD PTO )
Description
The front PTO is standard equipment on the HD PTO model
only.
The PTO must be in the disengaged (OFF) position before the
engine can be started.
The PTO has a rated speed of 2000 RPM.
WARNING!
Avoid Injury Or Death
• Do Not exceed the rated attach-
ment 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.
Engaging PTO
Tip: Do not engage the PTO system at higher engine rpm with the
attachment under load. Always engage the PTO system at a
lower engine rpm and with the attachment under a no load condi-
tion.
The operator must be in the oper-
ator seat to engage the PTO sys-
tem. (If the operator exits the
machine with the PTO engaged,
the PTO will shut off.)
Reduce the engine speed.
On the PTO switch, press the
center button (Item 1) and then
pull up on the knob (Item 2) to engage the PTO.
The light (Item 3) in the dash will illuminate and the PTO shaft
will start rotating. The PTO RPM (Item 4) will be displayed.
Increase the engine speed to the desired rpm specified for your
attachment. See your attachment Owner’s Manual for the cor-
rect PTO rpm.
Disengaging PTO
Reduce the engine speed to low idle.
Press down on the PTO switch (Item 2) to the disengaged
(OFF) position. The light (Item 1) in the dash will turn OFF
and the PTO shaft will stop rotating.
WARNING!
Avoid Injury Or Death
• Keep PTO shield and all guards
in place.
• Keep away from moving parts.
• Keep bystanders away.
• Do NOT exceed 2000 PTO RPM.
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