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Howto Checkand Adjustthe PTOClutch

(46 & 52" Models)

Checkthe PTOclutch adjustment after the initial 25 hour

break-in period and then after every 250 hours of operation.

Also perform the following procedure if the clutch is slipping

or will not engage,or if a new clutch has beeninstalled.

,_ WARNING:Beforeyou make an inspection,

adjustment,or repair to the unit, disconnectthe

wire tothe sparkplug. Removethe wire from the

sparkplug to preventthe engine fromstarting by

accident.

1. Remove key from ignition switch and disconnect spark

plug wires to preventthe possibility of accidental

starting while the PTO is being adjusted.

2. Note the position of the 3 adjustment windows (A,

Figures25 & 26) in the side of the brake plate and the

nylock adjustment nuts (B}.

3. Insert a .016"-.018" (0,40-0,45mm) feeler gauge (C,

Figure 26) through each window, positioning the gauge

betweenthe rotor face andthe armature face asshown.

4. Alternately tighten the adjustment nuts (B) until the

rotor face and armature face just contactsthe gauge.

5. Checkthe windows for an equal amount of tension

when the gauge is inserted and removed, and make any

necessaryadjustments by tightening or loosening the

adjustment nuts.

NOTE:The actual air gap betweenthe rotor and

armature mayvary even after performing the

adjustment procedure. This is due to dimensional

variations on component parts, and is an acceptable

condition.

6. Checkthe mower bladestopping time. The mower

blades and mower drive belt should come to a

complete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO

switch is turned off.

Figure 26: PTOclutch adjustment

A - Adjustment window

B - Adjustment nut

C -. 016"-.018" (0,40-0,45mm) feelergauge

BladeBrakeCheck(46 & 52" Models Only)

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a

complete stop within five seconds after electric PTOswitch

is turned off.

1. With parking brake engaged, PTOdisengagedand an

operator in the seat, start the engine.

2. Havean assistant observethe mower drive belt through

the opening betweenthe frame and top of mower deck.

Engagethe PTOand wait severalseconds. Disengage

the PTOand check the amount of time it takes for the

mower drive belt to stop.

3. If the mower drive belt does not stop within five

seconds, perform the PTOClutch Adjustment. If the

belt still does not stop within 5 seconds, see your

dealer.

Figure 25: PTOclutch

A - Adjustment window (3)

B - Adjustment nut

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