Rayco RG55R, Operator, Service, Maintenance Manual

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RG55R Operation • Service • Maintenance
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Maintenance
PTO Clutch Brake Air Gap
Parts that DO NOT require maintenance
• Bearings - sealed for life of the clutch
• Armature, Rotors, Brake - wear evenly and can not be
replaced individually.
• Coil - can not be removed.
Adjustment for Wear
• The clutch is adjustable for wear and can be adjusted
to extend overall life
• If a clutch fails to pull in or will not continue to pull in when
it gets hot, the air gap may need adjustment
• 3 feeler gauges .015 thick (1) and an Open end box
wrench is all that is needed
• There are three inspection slots (2) on the brake shroud
• Place three gauges in the slots between the armature
and rotor and loosen the three adjustment bolts (3).
• Energize the clutch with the gauges in place and tighten
down the three adjustment bolts.
• De-energize the clutch and remove the gauges.
• Check for the proper gap 0.010”-0.020”
• Re-install covers and guards before operating machine
Battery - Change Every 2 Years
Follow the directions found in the Kubota Engine Operator
Manual.
Terminals
1. Raise the tool box lid.
2. Remove the black negative (-) cable.
3. Clean the terminal and clamp of any oxidation buildup
with a stiff wire brush. (Stroke the brush away from your
body to avoid hazardous particles.)
4. Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly around the base of
the terminal.
5. Replace the cable.
6. Repeat the same procedure for the red positive (+)
cable.
FOLLOW PROPER LOCK OUT TAG OUT
PROCEDURE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
REPAIR OR SERVICE.
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
AND EYEGLASSES WHEN WORKING WITH
BATTERY. FOR FURTHER IMPORTANT
BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION, CON SULT
THE SAFETY SECTION OF THIS MANUAL, AND
THE KUBOTA ENGINE OPERATOR MANUAL.
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