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Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication

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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 Disassembly to disassemble clutch.

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

6.The clutch should be checked during the first hour of tilling and periodically each week. An additional set of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage. See Clutch Assembly to adjust for proper spring length.

Clutch Disassembly

Refer to Figure 4-4

Disassembly of the clutch is simply a matter of first removing the spring retainer nuts (#9a), springs (#2) and bolts (#9b) from the assembly. Each friction disk (#5) 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" and should be replaced if the thickness falls below 3/32". If the 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.

Clutch Assembly

Refer to Figure 4-4

Reassemble each friction disk (#5) next to the metal plate it was separated from. Make certain bushing #4 is positioned as shown. Install bolts (#9b) through the end plates and intermediate plates as shown. Place springs (#2) over the bolts and secure with nuts (#9a).

Refer to Figure 4-3

Progressively tighten each spring retainer bolt until correct spring length “B” is reached.

•B = 1.335” to 1.345”

Storage

!CAUTION

Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, shut off tractor, and remove key before making any of the following adjustments.

At the end of the working season or when the tiller will not be used for a long period, it is good practice to clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on any of the moving parts.

Check the tines for wear and replace if necessary. See Tine Replacement on page 19.

Inspect the tiller for loose, damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace if needed.

Lubricate as noted in Lubrication on page 21.

Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust.

Drain gearbox and chaincase oil. Drain oil in gearbox by removing the bottom drain plug, or right hand cap. Drain oil in chaincase by removing the bottom plug and tipping tiller backwards. Be sure to refill gearbox and chaincase at this time.

Store tiller in a clean, dry place.

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Clutch Adjustment

Clutch Assembly

Figure 4-4

Figure 4-3

 

20 RTR0542 and RTR0550 Rotary Tillers 311-464M

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RTR0550, RTR0542 specifications

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