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PTO - Preset Mode (Factory Default Setting): Notes

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The PTO preset mode is used for stationary applications. PTO will remain engaged while mobile in the preset mode however PTO Preset 1 and PTO Preset 2 speed controls will be inoperative. The engine RPM will also return to normal. This mode provides a default standby speed of 800 or 850 RPM depending on the engine and transmission combination. This mode also provides 2 default PTO control speeds: PTO Preset 1 of 1250 RPM and PTO Preset 2 of 1700 RPM. Please note that the standby speed is not to be used as a PTO control speed. Vehicles not equipped with cruise control will not have the resume speed capability.

Power Take-Off (PTO) Description and Operation

Programmable Parameters Factory Setting (RPM) Minimum Value (RPM) Maximum Value (RPM)
PTO Max Engine Speed 2200 L18-2100
LB7-950
L18-4200
LB7-3100
PTO Standby RPM Auto/Manual
L18-800/850
LB7-800/800
Normal engine idle will override if higher than requested PTO base idle 1300
PTO Preset 1 1250 PTO Preset 1 cannot be set below PTO Standby speed PTO Max Engine Speed
PTO Preset 2 1700 PTO Preset 1 PTO Max Engine Speed
PTO Max Engage Speed 1000 950 PTO Max Engine Speed
PTO Preset Mode Function Chart

Present PTO State Pressing Resulting PTO State
DEFINITION: This chart shows how to toggle between the 2 PTO speeds through the SET and RES switches.
PTO Standby Speed SET PTO Preset 1
PTO Standby Speed RES PTO Preset 2
PTO Preset 1 SET PTO Standby Speed
PTO Preset 1 RES PTO Preset 2
PTO Preset 2 SET PTO Preset 1
PTO Preset 2 RES PTO Standby Speed