3-Point Hitch PTO lever positions

[Bill Guenthner]

On the B3200 and B3300 the PTO engagement lever has three positions; un-engaged then one with a picture of the tractor and the PTO shaft and then one with a picture of just the turning PTO shaft. What's the difference between the two engaged positions? I can't tell any difference in operation of the rotary cutter between the two positions. The manual shows the three positions in the drawings but only talks about two of them.

 

[BeezFun]

If it's like mine, the position in the middle by the little tractor is not really a position, there's only two positions: all the way forward and all the way back. I guess the picture of the tractor is just for people who forget what they're sitting on.

 

[s219]

On my B2920, the rear position runs the rear PTO only. The forward position runs the rear and mid PTOs. There should be numbers marked on the gears to indicate which PTOs are active, and their RPMs.

 

[Bill Guenthner]

My 3300SU only has the rear PTO and it engages in either of those positions. Sounds like it doesn't make a difference.

 

[Stewie1]

Beezfun is correct, my B3200 has only 2 positions, fully forward and back. Don't know what I would get in the middle, but I believe it is just for decoration.

Craig