Why use clutch with GST?

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KennyV,

Mine is a Grand L3130 and it has an independent PTO. The foot clutch has nothing to do with the PTO on mine so it's not just a 3710 or specific model. I think all the Grand L's have them. At least the newer ones in the last few years...A little Note in the manual.*****

Tractor will not start if PTO lever is in the "ON" position.***When the clutch pedal is depressed the PTO disengages { on the HST MODEL]

When the clutch pedal is depressed on a [GST, DT, Model] the PTO engages.......Hope this helps a little further.........

I guess I need to go out and try it too! I think when I press the clutch pedal on my L3130 and now L5030, both HST, the PTO stops. I have been in the habit of pressing the clutch, moving the PTO lever, and slowly letting the clutch out to engage the PTO. Maybe I don't need to do this?