1520 John Deere pto

[junkin101]

No it doesn't

 

[Spanner]

Does the tractor have single speed PTO (540 RPM) or is there 2-speed PTO (540 & 1000 RPM) ?

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[junkin101]

He says it has a single pto.

 

[Spanner]

Can you post your picture of the levers pls? :wrench:

 

[junkin101]

I'll try.

 

[Spanner]

Thanks. A picture is worth a thousand words - and you have six!

L-R = 1-6

Pix 4.5 & 6 show the Diff Lock pedal (serrated foot grip) and the TWO speed PTO Range selector. (Flat Bar lever with the Question Mark (?) shaped hook)

If you look at Pic 6 you can see (on the extreme left edge) the same PTO symbol you refer to in an earlier post It is cast into the side of the transmission casing. There may be another hidden behind the lever as well. (I can't recall). It's in the 540rpm position and you move it forward for 1000rpm I think.

The levers in Pics 1-3 are L-R:

Transmission Range Shift & Park Lock-Out.
PTO Engage.
Transmission Shift.

The 4 positions on the Range Shift are:
P - Park
L - Low Range
H -High Range
R- Reverse Range

There are 4 gears/speeds in the transmission so with the Range shift in 'Low' you get gears 1-4 then shifting to 'High' you get gears 5-8.

Jim may correct me here but I think you only get 4 x Low speed gears in the Reverse position.

Park locks the transmission and allows you to (I think) operate the PTO independently without driving/moving forward. (So if you were operating a saw table or water pump or log-splitter perhaps) - Again Jim may correct me here.

Tractor has had a nice paint-job. How many hours on the clock? What are you intending to use it for?

Regards,
:wrench:

 

[Spanner]

Tip:
You see the dry grass debris around the Diff Lock pedal in Pics 3-6 ?
You need to keep this area clean. The grass builds up in the crevice where the pedal enters the transmission and can prevent the Diff Lock engaging properly. It also holds moisture and causes the pedal shaft to seize.
Keep it clean and spray WD40 (or similar) in on the pedal pivot shaft regularly.
The day you need the Diff Lock to work and it engages fully and smoothly think of me!
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[junkin101]

Thanks. A picture is worth a thousand words - and you have six!

L-R = 1-6

Pix 4.5 & 6 show the Diff Lock pedal (serrated foot grip) and the TWO speed PTO Range selector. (Flat Bar lever with the Question Mark (?) shaped hook)

If you look at Pic 6 you can see (on the extreme left edge) the same PTO symbol you refer to in an earlier post It is cast into the side of the transmission casing. There may be another hidden behind the lever as well. (I can't recall). It's in the 540rpm position and you move it forward for 1000rpm I think.

The levers in Pics 1-3 are L-R:

Transmission Range Shift & Park Lock-Out.
PTO Engage.
Transmission Shift.

The 4 positions on the Range Shift are:
P - Park
L - Low Range
H -High Range
R- Reverse Range

There are 4 gears/speeds in the transmission so with the Range shift in 'Low' you get gears 1-4 then shifting to 'High' you get gears 5-8.

Jim may correct me here but I think you only get 4 x Low speed gears in the Reverse position.

Park locks the transmission and allows you to (I think) operate the PTO independently without driving/moving forward. (So if you were operating a saw table or water pump or log-splitter perhaps) - Again Jim may correct me here.

Tractor has had a nice paint-job. How many hours on the clock? What are you intending to use it for?

Regards,
:wrench:

Thanks so much Spanner. I printed this for my husband. I hope this helps him. The tractor has 3500+ hours on it but it runs really well. We only have a little over two acres so he will use it to cut grass. He does have a large log splitter but I don't think he's thought about hooking that up to it. Who knows???? Thanks, you've been super helpful.

 

[junkin101]

I will make sure he gets that cleaned up. He's really good about keeping everything greased. I guess that's a plus.

 

[Spanner]

You're welcome. Your pic confirms my thought about the nice re-paint. Shame to work it now that's it's in such a tidy condition. New tyres as well! More a 'Parade' tractor or for shows etc. like that.

Obtain an Operators Manual and learn your periodic maintenance points. When mowing be aware of grass in the radiator area. You must keep the radiator clear.

Happy Independence Day up there from down here.

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