Power Takeoff (PTO) Governor

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Warning: To avoid injury, do not install a PTO that is not Detroit Diesel approved onto a Detroit™ Transmission. Use of a non-Detroit Diesel approved PTO with a Detroit Transmission could result in unintended operation which could lead to severe personal injury.

Engine power takeoffs (PTO) tap into engine power to run auxiliary devices, such as hydraulic pumps that power additional equipment.

The following are general guidelines for operating a PTO.

  1. Set the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral.
  2. Press the dash PTO switch. Release the switch when the light begins to blink.
    When the light illuminates steadily, the PTO is engaged and ready to operate. In stationary mode, the vehicle must remain in neutral with the parking brake set.
  3. To activate mobile mode, depress the service brake pedal, then shift from neutral to reverse, 1st, or 2nd gear. The clutch opens and the PTO disengages for a moment.
  4. Touch the accelerator pedal to close the clutch and engage the PTO in mobile mode. The PTO may be operated with the transmission in neutral or reverse, and 1st and 2nd gears only.

    5. Note: Do not attempt to change gears while the vehicle is moving. The transmission ignores the request.

  5. To deactivate mobile mode, bring the vehicle to a stop. The clutch opens and shuts down power to the PTO.
  6. To resume stationary mode, shift to neutral. The PTO engages.
  7. To deactivate PTO, press the PTO switch again. When the light in the switch goes out, power to the PTO is shut off.
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Parent topic: Optional Engine Systems
Document Number: 0000112515
Manual Publication Date: 2024-10-09
Topic Publication Date: 2024-05-06