How do you engage PTO on a Massey Ferguson 231?
To engage live PTO: Depress the clutch pedal fully, move the engagement lever to the rear ‘A’. Set the engine speed to 1788 rev/min for 548 PTO shaft speed.
Can I use my PTO whenever I want?
Generally, you can use PTO whenever you want. Some companies have specific limits for time off (paid and unpaid) broken out into different categories such as sick time, personal time, and vacations. Other companies just grant employees a set amount of PTO to use anytime they are unable to work or don’t want to work.
What does a PTO overrun do?
An overrunning PTO clutch is a device that allows a tractor’s power take-off (PTO) shaft to be driven in one direction, but to spin freely (freewheel) in the other direction.
How does a slip clutch work on a PTO?
A PTO slip clutch is a torque limiting device that, when overcome with too much torque, limits the amount of torque being transferred from the tractor to the implement. This is accomplished by, you guessed it, slipping or spinning free which allows the two sides of the PTO shaft to spin at different speeds.
What is a PTO overrun clutch?
An overrunning PTO clutch is a device that allows a tractor’s power take-off (PTO) shaft to be driven in one direction, but to spin freely (freewheel) in the other direction. The ratchet mechanism in an overrunning clutch is similar to the freewheel hub on a bicycle.
What kind of power steering does a Massey Ferguson 255 have?
The Massey Ferguson 255 used hydrostatic power steering, differential dry disc brakes, two-stage clutch, and differential lock operated by foot pedal. The Massey Ferguson 255 used open operator station with a two-post rollover protection structure (ROPS).
When did the Massey Ferguson 255 tractor come out?
The Massey Ferguson 255 is a two-wheel tractor, manufactured by Massey Ferguson from 1975 to 1981. The Massey Ferguson 255 tractor was available in three variants: standard, row-crop and low-profile.
What happens to the live PTO shaft when the clutch is disengaged?
Are you aware that the live pto and hydraulic lift pump both drive from the same source. When the pto portion of the clutch is disengaged, both of them stop turning, not just the pto shaft.