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| 4 | Centrifugal clutch | |
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| The centrifugal clutch has the task of transferring the | Some slipping occurs between the clutch and the | |
| power from the engine to the cutting equipment’s drive | clutch drum when accelerating as well as in the | |
| axle. As the name implies, it works according to a cen- | reversed situation when the cutting equipment jams. | |
| trifugal principle. |
| Thereby preventing abnormal load changes on the |
| This means the clutch’s friction shoes are thrown out- | crankshaft. | |
| The engagement speed has been carefully tested so | ||
| wards towards the clutch drum at a certain engine speed. | ||
| When the friction against the drum is sufficiently great it | that the engine can idle without the cutting equip- | |
| drives the drive shaft at the same speed as the engine. | ment’s drive shaft rotating. | |
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Dismantling
Dismantle the cable protector, loosen bolts (A) and (B).
Move the fuel tank so far forward that the fuel hoses (C) and (D) can be removed.
Remove the 4 bolts holding the clutch cover.
Dismantle the vibration dampers for better access.
Dismantling
The clutch is located between the fuel tank and the engine.
In order to be accessible, the tank and handle holder must be moved forward on the shaft.
1.Dismantle the cable protector.
2.Loosen bolts (A) and (B).
3.Move the fuel tank so far forward that the fuel hose (C) becomes accessible.
Move the
Also remove the fuel hose (D) from the nipple on the tank.
Move the fuel tank further forward and remove the 4 bolts holding the clutch cover to the engine.
Remove the vibration dampers from their plugs in order to facilitate disman- tling.
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