89
T27i
Maintenance Instructions
Adjustments
Clutch Disengagement/Brake Action
WARNING
It is important to check and maintain blade
brake action for safe operation of the ma-
chine.
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 activat-
ed 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 disen-
gaging the clutch.
PTO Clutch Disengaged
2-1/8 in.
(54 mm)
Spring
Uncompressed
Adjustment
Nut
Blade Clutch
Idler Pulley
Blade Clutch
Lever Disengaged
Knuckle
Joint
Spring Overall Length