I have a John Deere 4066R that I have had for a year or so, I just purchased a chipper, and I cannot for the life of me figure out how to make the pto run when I am not in the seat. I have set the parking brake as well as put it in neutral. is there a trick for this?
JD 4066R pto
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Captsteve57
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Try leaning the seat forward then start tractor
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Parking brake, neutral. Do not engage PTO while on the tractor (or the seat to be specific). That‘s how mine works. Mine is a 2017 4066R open station.
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Exactly!
The only thing I do that's slightly different is I start the engine from outside the cab (right side door), engage the PTO (at idle RPM) once the engine is warmed a bit, then increase RPM to PTO speed (about 2600 RPM).
Like Unhitched, this process is for my chipper
4052R...same machine as the 4066, but a bit less HP
LD1
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For a Kubota....you have to start pto while sitting on seat....but immediately flip seat up after getting off.
Sounds like JD may be a little different.
In any case....I guarantee it's spelled out in your owners manual.
Sounds like JD may be a little different.
In any case....I guarantee it's spelled out in your owners manual.