Adjusting Slip Clutch, Slip Clutch Assembly

ADJUSTING SLIP CLUTCH		4. Hold	clutch support (19) solid and turn shaft to
The slip clutch is designed to slip so that the gearbox		make sure clutch slips.
The slip clutch is designed to slip so that the gearbox		5. If clutch does not slip freely, disassemble and clean
and driveline are protected if the cutter strikes an		5. If clutch does not slip freely, disassemble and clean
and driveline are protected if the cutter strikes an		the inner clutch plate faces (21), flange yoke (17),
obstruction.		the inner clutch plate faces (21), flange yoke (17),
obstruction.		and clutch support (19).
A new slip clutch or one that has been in storage over		and clutch support (19).
A new slip clutch or one that has been in storage over		6. Reassemble clutch.
the winter may seize. Before operating the grinder,		6. Reassemble clutch.
the winter may seize. Before operating the grinder,
make sure it will slip by performing the following opera-		7. Tighten springs (16) until they are compressed to
tion:		the 1.31 inches shown in Figure 9.
	1. Turn off tractor engine and remove key.	8. If a clutch continues to slip when the springs are
	2. Remove driveline from tractor PTO.	compressed to the 1.31 inch dimension, check
	2. Remove driveline from tractor PTO.	friction discs (18) for excessive wear. Discs are
	3. Loosen eight 10 mm cap screws (23) to remove all	friction discs (18) for excessive wear. Discs are
	3. Loosen eight 10 mm cap screws (23) to remove all	1/8" when new. Replace discs after 1/16" wear.
	tension from pressure plate (22).	Minimum disc thickness is 1/16".

		15.	Nut
		16.	Clutch spring
		17.	Flanged yoke
		18.	Friction disc
		19.	Clutch support
		21.	Inner clutch plate
		22.	Pressure plate
		23.	M10 x 85 mm Cap screw

Figure 9. Slip Clutch Assembly

MAN0155 (Rev. 2/16/2007)	Owner Service 15

Woods Equipment SG100 manual Adjusting Slip Clutch, Slip Clutch Assembly

Models: SG100

ADJUSTING SLIP CLUTCH

Figure 9. Slip Clutch Assembly

Owner Service 15