[Ford-ferguson] MF 35 PTO question

[David Bruce]

On the MF 35 the PTO is regulated by a two stage clutch.  A partial depress of 
the clutch pedal will disengage the wheels while leaving the PTO running.  A 
full depress of the clutch will disengage the wheels and the PTO.  So, I guess 
it's not really a live PTO.  Also the PTO can be engaged in two different 
settings.  The engine PTO setting makes the PTO active as long as the engine is 
running and the clutch is not depressed all the way.  The ground PTO setting 
connects the PTO so that it operates only when the wheels are turning and the 
speed of the PTO is regulated by ground speed.  When the wheels aren't turning 
the PTO is stopped.  Also care must be taken when using that setting because 
shifting the tractor into reverse will also make the PTO run in reverse.
The MF 35 is a very solid tractor (especially when coupled with the Perkins 
diesel engine).

David

Dave Edinger wrote:

> Can someone please explain to me what the PTO shift lever positions are
> on the MF 35. I looked at one to buy yesterday after the guy told me it
> had live PTO (which I need) but it does not appear to be live. The
> tractor had a rear flat tire so I could not move it. The PTO runs in the
> 
> position marked "Engine PTO" but does nothing when the lever is in
> "Ground PTO". And the PTO would only run in engine PTO with the clutch
> (wheel drive) engaged.
> 
> Dave in N/E Tenn
> 
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