Maintenance

19. Install the rear tires and torque lug nuts to 90-95 ft-lb (122-129 N-m).

20. Remove jack stands.

Electric Clutch Adjustment

No adjustment necessary; however when the clutch brake has worn to the point where the clutch no longer engages consistently, the shim can be removed to extend the clutch life.

Figure 32

1. 2 inch height of cut location

E. Start the mower while in the operator position.

WARNING

Engine must be running and drive wheels must be turning so park brake adjustment can be performed. Contact with moving parts or hot surfaces may cause personal injury.

Keep fingers, hands, and clothing clear of rotating components and hot surfaces.

F.Release the park brake so the handle rests on the 1/2 x 6 inch rod or bolt.

G.Move the throttle to high idle.

H.Move both motion control levers to the full forward position and hold for 15 seconds.

I.Move both motion control levers to the full reverse position and hold for 15 seconds.

J.Turn off the engine and completely release the park brake by removing the 1/2 x 6 inch rod or bolt.

K.Allow the hubs to cool until they are cool enough to safely touch.

L.Rotate the drive wheel release handle to the “released” position. Refer to the Drive Wheel Release Valves section in Operation.

M.Readjust both brakes following the procedure in steps 10 through 14.

18.Rotate the drive wheel release handle to the “operating” position. Refer to the Drive Wheel Release Valves section in Operation.

Figure 33

1.

Armature

5.

Brake spacer

2.

Field shell

6.

Re-gap shim

3.

Rotor

7.

Brake pole

4.

Brake mounting bolt

 

 

Removing the Shim:

1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. Allow the machine to cool completely before starting these instructions.

2.Using a pneumatic line, blow out any debris from under the brake pole and around the brake spacers.

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Exmark 850 manual Electric Clutch Adjustment, Removing the Shim

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