Blue Rhino FC-0007 manual Seasonal Clutch Maintenance

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SEASONAL CLUTCH MAINTENANCE

It is important that the clutch lining plates slip when an obstacle or load heavier than the clutch setting is encountered. Therefore, if the machine sits outside longer than 30 days and is exposed to rain and/or humid air it is important to make sure that the clutch lining plates are not rusted/coroded together. Before operating the mower use the following procedure to make sure the clutch will slip and give the overload protection required.

1.Loosen nuts (Figure Mnt-R-0082)on springs until the springs can freely rotate, yet remain secure on bolts.

2.Mark outer plates as shown in Figure Mnt-R-0082.

3.Attach mower to tractor and start the tractor. Set the engine speed at 1200 RPM.

4.Engage the PTO (approximately one second) and then quickly disengage it. The friction lining plates should break loose (check the mark).

5.Turn tractor off and tighten the nuts on the springs to their standard compressed length.

Note: The clutch is equipped with either 31 mm or 35 mm length uncompressed springs. Determine the equipped springs for your mower and refer to Figure Mnt-R-0082to determine the Standard and Maximum Compressed length for proper clutch adjustment.

SE6 05/05 Maintenance Section 5-9

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