Land Pride AFM4016 Land PrideTable of Contents, Maintenance and Lubrication, Refer to Figure

Land PrideTable of Contents

Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication

Driveline Protection

Drive components are protected from shock loads by a friction clutch. Friction clutches should be “run-in” prior to initial operation and after long periods of inactivity. You may have one of two types of frictions clutches. Refer to Figure 4-10 and Figure 4-11 to determine which friction clutch your All-Flex mower has. Follow “Clutch Run-In” instructions for your particular mower.

To prevent driveline and gearbox damage, repeat “Run-In” instructions at the beginning of each season and when moisture and/or condensation seizes the inner friction plates.

8-Allen Head

Socket Bolts

21270

Clutch Run-In With 8- Alan Head Socket Bolts

Figure 4-10

22171

Clutch Run-In

Clutches With 8-Alan Head Socket Bolts

Refer to Figure 4-10

1.Loosen counterclockwise all 8 Alan head socket bolts uniformly 6 full turns.

2.Cycle clutch on and off 5 or 6 times (15 seconds on and 15 seconds off) with the engine operating at half throttle. Disengage driveline, shut off tractor and remove key. Wait for all components to stop before dismounting from tractor.

3.Tighten Alan head socket bolts fully back. Clutch is ready for use

4.The clutch should be checked during the first hour of cutting and periodically each week.

Clutches With 4-Tightening Nuts

Refer to Figure 4-11 (View - A):

1.Using a pencil or other marker, scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks.

2.Tighten all 4 nuts uniformly until the spring load is low enough that the clutch slips freely with the PTO engaged.

3.Start the tractor and engage driveline drive for 2-3 seconds to permit slippage of the clutch surfaces. Disengage the driveline, then re-engage a second time for 2-3 seconds. Disengage driveline, shut off tractor and remove key. Wait for all components to stop before dismounting from tractor.

4.Inspect the clutch and ensure that the scribed markings made on the clutch plates have changed position. Slippage has not occurred if any two marks on the friction disk and plate are still aligned. A clutch that has not slipped must be disassembled to separate the friction disk plates. See Clutch Assembly on page 28.

Refer to Figure 4-11 (View - B):

5.Turn all 4 nuts fully back if no two marks on the friction disk and plate are still aligned. Clutch is ready for use.

6.The clutch should be checked during the first hour of cutting and periodically each week. An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage.

Clutch Run-In With 4 Tightening Nuts

Figure 4-11

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