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Maintenance Instructions
REPLACING/REPAIRING
Clutch Disengagement/Brake Action
WARNING
It is important to check and maintain
blade brake action for safe operation of
the machine.
The
declutched or disengaged
position of the
blade clutch idler pulley is adjustable and is set to
give belt release
without excessive slack
and to
apply the blade brake. The blade brake is activated
by the brake actuator rod linkage to the clutch idler
pulley mechanism. The brake is designed to stop
the blades within five (5) seconds after disengaging
the clutch.
2-1/8 in.
(54 mm)
Spring
Uncompressed
Adjustment
Nut
Blade Clutch
Idler Pulley
Blade Clutch
Lever Disengaged
Knuckle
Joint
Spring Overall Length
PTO Clutch Disengaged