DAY
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With a gear tractor an independent PTO makes life much easier, especially when mowing or tilling.
How important is it with an HST transmission?
How important is it with an HST transmission?
So, on an HST machine, engine speed is controlled by a hand throttle, ground speed by a foot pedal, and PTO by an electric switch on the dash, instead of a lever and/or a foot clutch?
engage the PTO at a low RPM to minimize that load as much as possible...
Right. And then increase engine speed, so that all that mass (like a hay baler, with that big flywheel) is up to operating speed, before you start to move forward.
good thing there are shear bolts and slip clutches!!