LK3054 Maximum RPM, wont rev past 2600?

[Crazed98Camaro]

I have recently purchased a 1997 LK3054. I noticed when driving it down the driveway in high and low gear it wouldn't rev out past 2600 RPM according to the tachometer. To me, it sounds like the engine is running at higher than 2600 RPM.

I'm worried about running my PTO implements at the rated 2600 engine RPM if in fact the engine is turning faster than that, or if the engine speed is correct I am wondering if there is something wrong with the engine that it wont rev out past 2600 RPM. I am thinking I can get a digital tachometer to verify engine speed and PTO speed.

I don't have a owner's manual, but does anyone know the maximum RPM for the LK3054 / TD1400 engine?

Thanks!

 

[K5lwq]

2600 sounds correct to me.

 

[rodneyn]

I have recently purchased a 1997 LK3054. I noticed when driving it down the driveway in high and low gear it wouldn't rev out past 2600 RPM according to the tachometer. To me, it sounds like the engine is running at higher than 2600 RPM.

I'm worried about running my PTO implements at the rated 2600 engine RPM if in fact the engine is turning faster than that, or if the engine speed is correct I am wondering if there is something wrong with the engine that it wont rev out past 2600 RPM. I am thinking I can get a digital tachometer to verify engine speed and PTO speed.

I don't have a owner's manual, but does anyone know the maximum RPM for the LK3054 / TD1400 engine?

Thanks!

Listen the tach cable is notorious for wearing then breaking off if your tachometer is jumping on the dial face.

suggest you inspect cable. Also if recall there is 540 mark on the tach. That will assure you are at optimal PTO speed.

 

[Patches]

My '04 3054 will rev past 2600, but why would you want it to? That is PTO recommended rpm. Check the throttle linkage for binding at joints and at the injection pump, but the engine doesn't sound like it appreciates the extra revs. YMMV

 

[Crazed98Camaro]

Thanks for the replies. I am just not familiar enough with the tractor yet to see what rev range it is comfortable in. It almost felt like 2600 was pushing it, and for that to be the rated PTO rpm I just wanted to make sure it was normal.