MackDumpDriver Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Not to sound stupid but I'm still learning the ins and outs of dump trucking. What is this switch used for? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31440-stationary-variable-pto-switch/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackcl96 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Gear variable PTO like the the 6 and 12 speedsflip the switch and put it in a suitable speed gear to run the PTO and less RPMsThats only if the PTO is in the back half of the trans Quote Thanks for hearing me out.You can have the soap box now---------JIM Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31440-stationary-variable-pto-switch/#findComment-187853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Yeah if its set up right thats for a pump in gear operation you flip that switch and it disconnects the output shaft so you can put the transmission in gear to get higher pto speeds while sitting still. I have never seen one on a dump truck I can't think of a reason outside of a pump operation you would need it. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31440-stationary-variable-pto-switch/#findComment-187861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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