Operator`s manual

MAINTENANCE

TX165A,135A,115A 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-8

MAINTENANCE

SLIP CLUTCH

A slip clutch is incorporated in the PTO drivelin. It is designed to slip, absorb the shock load, and protect the

driveline. This clutch has a single disc spring with 6 adjusting nuts.

After the first hour of operation, the slip clutch should be checked for overheating. After this first check, the slip

clutch should be checked weekly or anytime there is overheating. To adjust the disc clutch, tighten the 6 bolts

until they bottom out and then loosen each of them 2 turns.

The slip clutch should be checked periodically and adjusted to compensate for wear. The lining plates are 1/8”

thick when new. Replace after 1/32” wear. If the mower has been idle for an extended period of time, or in wet

weather, before operating check to be sure the friction lining plates are not rusted/coroded together. Should

this occur, refer to the procedure described in the “Seasonal Clutch Maintenance” section on the next page.

There are two friction lining plates in the slip clutch. These should be checked weekly for oil or grease, wear

and moisture which could cause corrosion on the drive plates.

Slip Clutch Maintenance