I just purchased a Winco 10kW PTO Generator for my Kubota B3200. I'm following the Stationary PTO instructions on pg. 26 of Operator's Manual. I can't stop the engine shut-down when PTO is engaged and I "dismount the seat and tilt it up quickly". I can see that there is a seat switch that is depressed (closed) when there is weight on the seat but is there another switch operating when the PTO lever is engaged? Are there any "tricks" to solve problem? My Kubota has only 120 hrs. but I suppose it could have a bad seat switch. Kubota is known for defective switches. Thanks for any information - I'm looking for a 200 lb. sand bag!:laughing:
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workinonit
Elite Member
That seat switch probably has to be bypassed. I'm not a Kubota guy but that is a typical problem.
workinonit
Elite Member
I have a 25 kW Winco. You will enjoy it.
Try pulling the tip of the seat switch up past the detent. It should stay there and you will be operational. If you are really good, you can jump up, seat forward, grab switch upwards and dismount. Don't worry about starting the generator at low speed. Juice won't flow at low rpm.
workinonit
Elite Member
Good point. I get mine up to speed and the voltage on the meter in the green, then I close the breaker. I did use a meter to measure the voltage and frequency of mine so that I knew where I needed to be on the meter before I powered things up. Probably not a bad idea to do.
Diggin It
Super Star Member
And no more tractor if you need it for some other task at the same time.
Sawyer Rob
Super Member
Yes I have more than one tractor, but I've yet to have a need to use a tractor when I'm running my PTO generator...
Even if I did, I'd just plan for the generator shutdown, for the time I needed the tractor, no big deal at all.
SR
workinonit
Elite Member
The power is off and if it weren't for the generator you would have no power so just plan accordingly. I too never have anything I need to do when the generator is running but I can if i want to.
JD 4520
Platinum Member
Not sure your direct question was answered. If so, apologies. If not, here is my suggestion. Normally when you are off the seat and in PTO mode, you will need to do the following...put transmission in Neutral, put on parking break. Get off the seat and start the tractor. Last, pull the PTO knob - from off the seat. This should work and no messing with the switch or a sand bag. Good luck.
jonsstihl
Veteran Member
my B7800 had to be in neutral with the parking brake on. there was a time delay to give you a couple seconds to tilt the seat up but you should be able to see where there is a bracket on the seat that touches the second safety switch that allows operation without anyone in the seat. seat stays up all the way against the steering wheel while in this mode. your bracket might be bent and not making contact with the second switch.
nybirdman
Super Member
When using the PTO on my Kubota;in neutral,parking brake on,FEl lowered;engage PTO and tilt seat forward.You do not have to bypass the seat switch.
Beaver Cove Deere
Gold Member
You can't engage the PTO without sitting in the seat? How would you use a logging winch or wood chipper? If not I'd bypass the stupid safety.
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