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power takeoff
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power takeoff
n. Abbr. PTO
A mechanism attached to a motor vehicle engine that supplies power to a nonvehicular device, such as a pump or pneumatic hammer.
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Noun1.power takeoff - a device that transfers power from an engine (as in a tractor or other motor vehicle) to another piece of equipment (as to a pump or jackhammer)
PTO
device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] So, mechanics, you've eliminated all other possible reasons the power take-off (PTO) clutch on your AH-64 isn't working, and you have determined you have a bad clutch.
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The Bobcat Toolcat[TM] 5600 utility work machine operators can now do more with less equipment due to the addition of four new approved attachments, rear hydraulic and power take-off (PTO) kits, and an enhanced drive system.
Three times the tool by Parks & Recreation
His clothing had been caught up in power take-off equipment as he helped his father on January 26 at the family farm at Dragon Newydd,Penmynydd, near Llangefni.
Boy caught up in unguarded shaft by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
 
 
 
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