Table of Contents

Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication

Land Pride

Type A Clutches

Clutch Run-In

Refer to Figure 5-5:

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

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Type A Clutch Run-In

Figure 5-5

2.Carefully loosen each of the 8 spring retainer nuts by exactly 2 revolutions. It will be necessary to hold hex end of retainer bolt in order to count the exact number of revolutions.

3.Make sure the area is clear of all bystanders and machine is safe to operate.

4.Start tractor and engage PTO drive for 2-3 seconds to permit slippage of the clutch surfaces. Disengage PTO, then re-engage a second time for 2-3 seconds. Disengage PTO, shut off tractor and remove key.

Wait for all components to stop before dismounting from tractor.

5.Inspect 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 Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly” below.

6.Tighten each of the 8 spring retainer nuts on the clutch housing exactly 2 revolutions to restore clutch to original setting pressure.

7.Allow clutch to cool to ambient temperature before operating again. Clutch is now ready for use.

8.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. See Figure 5-7 to adjust spring length.

Clutch Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly

Refer to Figure 5-6:

If clutch run-in procedure above indicated that one or more friction disks did not slip, then the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction disks.

Disassembly

IMPORTANT: Not all Type A clutch components are arranged as illustrated in Figure 5-6. Also some have more components than others. Be sure to keep track of order and orientation of your clutch components during disassembly.

Disassembly of clutch is simply a matter of first removing spring retainer nuts (#1), springs (#2) and bolts (#3) from the assembly. Each friction disk (#4) must then be separated from the metal surface adjacent to it.

Inspection

Inspect all parts for excessive wear and condition. Clean all parts that do not require replacement.The original friction disk thickness is 1/8" (3.2mm) and should be replaced if thickness falls below 3/64" (1.1mm). If clutches have been slipped to the point of “smoking”, the friction disks may be damaged and should be replaced. Heat build-up may also affect the yoke joints.

Assembly

Reassemble each friction disk (#4) next to the metal plate it was separated from. Install bolts (#3) through the end plates and intermediate plates as shown. Place springs (#2) over the bolts and secure with nuts (#1).

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IMPORTANT: Keep track of order and orientation of

your clutch components during disassembly

Type A Clutch Disassembly

Figure 5-6

Refer to Figure 5-7 & Table Below:

Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until correct spring height “A” is reached.

 

 

 

 

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Clutch Adjustment

 

 

 

Figure 5-7

 

Driveline

PTO

Cat.

Driveline

A"

No.

Speed

No.

Location

Spring Height

826-494C

540/1000

5

Wing

1.32"

826-495C

540/1000

5

Center

1.32"

26 RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M

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Land Pride RCM5020 Type a Clutches Clutch Run-In, Clutch Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly, Refer to -7 & Table Below

RC5020, RCM5020 specifications

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