Reference
( 1 ) PTO Indicator Light Check
Action:
Observe PTO indicator light on instrument panel when key switch is turned to On position.
Light should come on and go off after light check cycle. Light should remain off if the PTO switch is in the off position. It should come on if the PTO switch is placed in any other position.
Result:
YES: Go to step 2.
NO: Return to diagnosis in progress.
( 2 ) PTO Operational Check
Action:
IMPORTANT:
Damage may occur if PTO is shifted with PTO switch in On position, especially with implement connected.
Remove any mid or rear implements.
Start vehicle.
With engine at low idle and PTO switch in OFF position, PTO and PTO indicator light on instrument panel should be off.
IMPORTANT:
There should be no creep of the PTO shaft.
There should be a solid detent feel when shifting PTO lever between positions.
Place PTO lever in the REAR position.
Place PTO switch in the ON position.
PTO shaft should start rotating and PTO indicator light should be on.
Turn PTO switch Off and shift PTO lever to the MID-AND-REAR position. Place PTO switch in
ON position. The mid PTO and rear PTO shafts should start rotating.
Shift PTO lever to the MID position. The rear PTO should stop within 7 seconds and the PTO indicator light should remain on.
Result:
YES: PTO is operating properly. Go to next check.
NO: Return to diagnosis in progress.