Maintenance Instructions

ADJUSTMENTS/ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PTO Clutch

WARNING

It is important to check and maintain blade brake action for safe operation of the machine.

The declutched or disengaged position of the PTO clutch is adjustable and is set to completely release spring tension on the mechanical clutch. The spring in the linkage that engages the clutch should not have any tension on it when the clutch is disengaged. Adjust the PTO clutch engagement adjustment bolt up or down to allow minimal free movement in the disengaged position. If this can not be achieved, the clutch rod will need to be adjusted.

Spring Hangs

Freely When

Disengaged

Adjustment Bolt

and Jam Nut

PTO Clutch Adjustment - Disengaged

PTO Clutch

Lever

(Engaged)

5-1/4 in.

(13.3 cm)

PTO Clutch Adjustment - Engaged

NOTE: When making any of the PTO clutch adjustments, it is important that the overall length from the top of the clutch engagement spring to the lower mounting of the clutch actuator link be 5-1/4 in. (13.3 cm) when engaged.

Clutch Rod

The clutch rod and ball joints are factory adjusted to 10-1/4 in. (26.0 cm) overall length. Increasing the length will increase the free movement of the spring on the clutch engagement arm. Decreasing the length will increase the amount of spring stretch in the engaged position. (Refer to PTO Clutch Adjustment - Engaged illustration.)

PTO Clutch

Lever

(Disengaged)

10-1/4 in.

(26.0 cm)

Clutch Rod Adjustment

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

For troubleshooting, refer to the WIRING SCHE-

MATIC.

IMPORTANT: Disconnect both battery cables before unplugging any wiring connectors or making repairs on the electrical system.

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