Diesel Cummins Tow Truck PTO switch

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Marco1957, Jan 3, 2024.

  1. Marco1957

    Marco1957 Bobtail Member

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    My question is ,, I accidentally left the door open on my tow truck and also the toggle switch was flipped on to the PTO it's ran by belt from the motor and is automatic would it do anything bad if it was left on an ran battery dead the truck wasn't running it was off ,and one more question I popped a line so I emptied the tank of oil will it not work cause it did before I emptied it ,yes I'm new to all of this thanks.....
     
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  3. sirrepairsalot

    sirrepairsalot Light Load Member

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    Naw shouldn't give you no trouble. Unless it's a ####ty switch, but it's meant to be engaged, eventually as the voltage creeps down to about 11 volts there won't be enough juice so it would open the clutch on the engine sooner than later.
     
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