Clutch Removal, Disassembly, and Re-Assembly

If it is necessary to disassemble your Clutch, follow these steps.

Tools and Supplies Needed:

9/16" socket with extension

Pliers, Retainer Ring

Pliers (wrap the gripping surface in tape to avoid scratching the spring surface)

Anti-seize compound

1.Perform steps 1 through 4 on the previous page to remove the Clutch.

2.Remove the Retainer Ring and Flat Washer and slide the Hub out of the Drum Assembly (Figure 16).

3.Unhook one Spring from its Shoe (Figure 16).

NOTE: Use tape wrapped pliers to avoid nicking the Spring.

4.Carefully note the position of Shoes and remove Shoes from the Hub (Figure 16).

5.Position the new Shoes correctly on the Hub, noting how the old ones were removed.

6.Place one end of each Spring over a Shoe pin, stretch the Spring just enough to clear pin on the other Shoe. Use tape wrapped pliers to avoid nicking the Spring. Avoid over stretching that may damage the Spring. Repeat for all Shoes.

7.Reassemble the Drum to the Hub, reinstall the Washer on Hub Shaft, and secure in place with the Retainer Ring (Figure 16).

8.Clean the engine crankshaft and remove any burrs, then apply anti-seize compound to the crankshaft.

9.Install the Key in the keyway of the Clutch Hub, align the Key with the slot in the engine crankshaft, and then slide the rebuilt Clutch Assembly onto the crankshaft followed by the 3/8" Flat Washer, Lock Washer and 3/8" Bolt. Tighten the Bolt securely.

10.Reinstall the Drive Belt and set the Drive Belt tension and alignment per Steps 3 through 5 on page 28.

11.Reinstall the Belt Guard.

Retainer Ring

Drum

Flat Washer

Shoe

Spring

Hub

Figure 16

36 DR® 10 HP CHIPPER

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