Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500 HD/XD/5500 HD/XD
Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-13337621) - 2020 - crc - 12/5/18
228 Driving and Operating
When Operating the PTO
For operation of special equipment,
see the manufacturer’s instructions.
Installations, or alterations to the
original equipment vehicle or
chassis, as manufactured and
assembled by General Motors, are
not covered by this warranty. The
body company, assembler,
or equipment installer is solely
responsible for warranties on the
body or equipment and any
alterations to any of the parts,
components, systems,
or assemblies installed by GM.
Examples include, but are not
limited to, special body installation,
such as recreational vehicles, the
installation of any non-GM part,
cutting, welding, or the
disconnecting of original equipment
vehicle or chassis parts and
components, extension of the
wheelbase, suspension, and
driveline modifications, and axle
additions.
The engine control module (ECM)
has the ability to accommodate one
of three different PTO modes. Each mode can be programmed to
accommodate many PTO devices.
Optional PTO switches are available
from your dealer to ease installation
of a PTO.
The optional PTO main switch and
PTO engine speed control switch
can be used increase the engine
idle r/min without additional
programming. Pressing the PTO
main switch once will activate the
PTO mode and raise the idle up
speed up to the preset 800 r/min.
Once in PTO mode the PTO engine
speed control switch can be used to
adjust the idle speeds between the
preset 1,300 and 1,700 r/min.
Moving the selector lever from park
or neutral, applying the brake pedal
or releasing the parking brake will
cancel PTO mode and return the
engine idle speed to normal. For
additional details about PTO
programming, contact your dealer.
