HighLine RCH Mower - Replacing Clutch Friction Discs and Disassembly

Section 5 - Maintaining the Mower
Page 5-9
Replacing the Clutch Friction Discs
Replace the clutch friction plates when the
tabs of the pressure plate are against the
clutch housing - indicating that the friction
discs are worn.
Replace the clutch friction plates when the
drive slips (no longer turns) when cutting.
Pressure Plate Replacement Procedure:
Disassembly:
1. Remove the drive yoke bolts (3) and
remove the drive shaft from the clutch
housing.
2. Loosen the spline connection bolts (1)
and slip the clutch off the splined shaft of
the gearbox.
3. Remove the spline connection clamp (2).
4. Take the clutch to a work bench to
replace the pressure plates.
5. Remove the long bolts (4) on the outside
of the housing that hold the friction pack
together.
6. Remove the spring, plates and discs
leaving the yoke/hub intact. (See Figure
below.)
Inspection
1. Measure the friction disc thickness.
Discard the friction discs if worn below
1/16" (1.6mm).
2. Inspect the steel and iron parts for wear,
warping or cracking and replace if
necessary.
3. Inspect the yoke & hub for looseness.
Replace if there is more than .03"
(0.75mm) end play.
4. Clean any, rust or dust from the plate
surfaces with a wire brush or steel wool.
Clutch Disassembly
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