JD 3032E PTO/Seat Switch Over-ride

[Hank Walters]

One of the shortcomings of the 3032E is the inability to use the PTO to power a log splitter, wood chipper, etc. without having to over-ride the seat switch. Some use a sand bag on the seat, others short out the seat switch with a jumper, or install a micro switch under the seat so that the seat can be tilted forward to use the PTO. All these solutions have some safety problems.

Fortunately, the PTO pull switch has some extra contacts that are not used. The attached photo shows where to connect them to wires spliced to the seat switch leads. The other safety features will now work normally, and the seat switch is over-ridden only when the PTO is used.

 

[DKCDKC]

Good idea, as long as you're careful with the live PTO. I have the same deal on my 3038e, but my splitter and other implements are self-powered. About all the PTO is used for is the rotary cutter... Although I might look into a snowblower.

 

[2diamondfarm]

on my 4410 you can set the parking brake and then dismount the tractor the turn the pto on and it will stay running

 

[Mechanos]

Each model is a little different... on the x55 series, for example, you can dismount the tractor, flip the seat up and pull up on the seat switch. The switch will snap into an over-ride detent position that will allow only the rear PTO to be used without the operator present. I can't imagine that a tractor would be designed such the operator MUST be present to use the PTO. That would render the tractor useless for implements such as a PTO driven log splitter, generator, etc.

 

[Hank Walters]

Each model is a little different... on the x55 series, for example, you can dismount the tractor, flip the seat up and pull up on the seat switch. The switch will snap into an over-ride detent position that will allow only the rear PTO to be used without the operator present. I can't imagine that a tractor would be designed such the operator MUST be present to use the PTO. That would render the tractor useless for implements such as a PTO driven log splitter, generator, etc.

This one is different, alright. To quote from the manual: "If the operator leaves the seat with the engine running and the PTO engaged, the safety interlock system will stop the engine."

A JD dealer even suggested shorting out the seat switch, but I didn't want to lose the safety features in case of a roll over.

 

[RoyJackson]

on my 4410 you can set the parking brake and then dismount the tractor the turn the pto on and it will stay running

I believe you need to put the range and gear selectors in neutral as well, don't you?

However, the 3032 and the 3038 don't have that capacity...it even states that in the manual. Not one of Deere's brighter ideas.

 

[Mechanos]

This one is different, alright. To quote from the manual: "If the operator leaves the seat with the engine running and the PTO engaged, the safety interlock system will stop the engine."

I'd take it back and the tell the dealer it's defective. :laughing:

 

[joiler]

Hank: Could you please be more specific on how you connected the wires to the seat switch. I like the idea of this because I can keep the other safety features.

 

[Hank Walters]

Jim,

The easiest way to do it is to make a pair of wires about 7 feet long, with a 1/4" female flat connector at each end of each wire. Then splice in a pair of male flat connectors about 1 foot from the end that goes to the seat switch.

Pull the plug off the seat switch and insert the male connectors into the plug you just removed. The female connectors go on to the seat switch.



Hank