1968 MF135
New member
Hi All,
Quick couple of questions regarding the PTO operation on my 1968 MF135 (Diesel) which is still quite new to me.
1) My pto selection lever seems very short - the end of it is just behind the handbrake operating mechanism link - meaning I have to stop and lean over to select / deselect the PTO - is this the way it is meant to be? or is there a part of the selection lever missing?
2) I seem to recall reading somewhere (or have I dreamt it?) that whith the pto engaged that the tractor should not be reversed or it will reverse the pto rotation and thus potentially damage things - is this correct? or can I lift my flail slightly while it is still running and reverse the tractor round trees to line up for the next pass?
Many Thanks
Quick couple of questions regarding the PTO operation on my 1968 MF135 (Diesel) which is still quite new to me.
1) My pto selection lever seems very short - the end of it is just behind the handbrake operating mechanism link - meaning I have to stop and lean over to select / deselect the PTO - is this the way it is meant to be? or is there a part of the selection lever missing?
2) I seem to recall reading somewhere (or have I dreamt it?) that whith the pto engaged that the tractor should not be reversed or it will reverse the pto rotation and thus potentially damage things - is this correct? or can I lift my flail slightly while it is still running and reverse the tractor round trees to line up for the next pass?
Many Thanks