FARMTECH SLASHER HD130-1500, Operators Manual And Parts Lists

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OPERATOR MUST READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO MACHINE USE.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO TRACTOR OR SLASHER
SLIP CLUTCH SETTING
Initial clutch tension set up from manufacturer -
Compress all springs
Back off all nuts 2 full turns = rated torque of slip clutch
Slip clutch needs to be set if one of the following occurs -
Commencing operation of new machine
The clutch has been repaired (including replacing the friction discs)
The clutch is slipping in work (clutch getting hot, burning out friction discs, machine slowing down in work)
The clutch not slipping when the machine hits obstruction (tractor stalls, breakage may occur)
Slasher has been stored for a long period without use
HOW TO SET THE CLUTCH TO WORK IN FIELD
The setting on the clutch is dependent on many variables, the work, the size of the tractor and the size of the
Slasher. The aim is to
stall the Slasher with a loose clutch and tighten it up to the exact point where it
stops slipping in normal work. If set in this way the clutch will slip if any load exceeds this point,
protecting both the machine and the tractor.
The bolts, which go through the springs and hold ten-
sion on the clutch must all be set evenly, by counting the number of turns the nut has been tightened. To
commence setting of the clutch, back off the nuts to release spring tension. The clutch must be quite loose
initially to ensure it will slip. Slipping can be identified by the clutch getting very hot, and will be
quite audible to the operator. DO NOT let the clutch slip for more than 3 – 5 seconds. Run the machine for
a short distance in normal to heavy work and check if clutch is slipping. Then tighten each tension bolt up a
turn (more if the clutch was very loose) evenly and run a short distance again. Keep repeating this proce-
dure until the clutch is not slipping – it should only take a few stops. As you get to the point at which you
think it is not slipping, tighten the bolts half a turn instead of a full turn.
BE AWARE you will need to adjust
the slip clutch for varying conditions ( DO NOT exceed the work conditions the machine is intended for). If
the clutch is too loose it will slip, wearing out the friction discs, getting hot, and possibly damaging the clutch
pressure as well. If the clutch is too tight it will fail to protect the tractor, and if the machine hits an obstruc-
tion tractor may stall and breakages could occur.
How to free up clutch after period of storage -
The slip clutch can seize if left for long periods without use. The best way to free up a slip clutch is to loosen
all the bolts that hold the spring tension on the friction plates (so they are quite loose). Then run the machine
in normal to heavy work to slip the clutch. The clutch only needs to be slipped for approx 3-5 seconds
max!
to clean up the surfaces. Alternatively, dismantle the clutch and clean it. Please refer to guidelines above to
set the clutch.
NOTE:
These instructions are as set out by the manufacturer. Failure to set the clutch to protect the
transmission will void all warranty.
WARNING : OPERATOR MUST DISENGAGE PTO AND TURN OFF TRACTOR
BEFORE COMMENCING WORK ON SLASHER
CLUTCH SETUP INSTRUCTIONS