Reducing the Top Speed
CAUTION
The dust in the clutch will become airborne
and could damage your eyes or you could
inhale it, causing breathing difficulties.
Wear safety goggles and a dust mask or
other eye and respiratory protection when
performing this procedure.
1.
Raise and latch the cargo bed; refer to
the Cargo Bed to the Service Position (page 21)
.
2.
Remove the bolts securing the primary clutch
cover as shown in
.
Important:
Use caution when removing
the clutch cover; the spring is under
compression.
Important:
Take note of the X orientation
on the clutch covers and clutch assemblies
for later installation.
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Figure 60
1.
Clutch spacer
3.
Remove the spring.
4.
Add or remove spacers to adjust the top speed.
Use the following table to determine the amount
of spacers needed.
Spacers
Top Speed
2 (standard)
16 mph (standard)
3
12 mph
4
9 mph
5
6 mph
6
4 mph
Important:
Do not operate the machine
without at least 2 clutch spacers in place.
5.
Install the spring and clutch cover.
Important:
Ensure that the X is placed back
in the original location.
6.
Torque the bolts to 179 to 228 N–m (132 to 168
in-lbs).
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