Service
KM00321,0000298 1924FEB101/2
KM00321,0000298 1924FEB102/2
Main Drive Slip Clutches WaterCooled
(Optional on 345 and 360, Standard on 375)
CAUTION: Before carrying out adjustment
or service work:
shut off engine
remove ignition key
wait until all moving parts have come to a stop.
The two slip clutches (D) on the main drive protect the
rotary harvesting unit from unnecessary loads. Therefore,
service the slip clutches regularly. The torque setting is
different and depends on the forage harvesters the rotary
harvesting unit is attached to. Refer to the following table
for the correct torque value:
Forage harvesters Torque
CLAAS ......................
all models
NEW HOLLAND ..........
FX 30
FX 40
FX 50
FX 60
CASE........................ CHX 320
CHX 420
CHX 520
CHX 620
KRONE .....................
all models
900 N∙m (657 lb.ft.)
NEW HOLLAND ..........
FX 300
FX 375
FX 450
FX 28
FX 38
FX 48
FX 58
650 N∙m (479 lb.ft.)
IMPORTANT: Perform the following steps before
the rotary harvesting unit is put into
service for the first time and between
harvesting seasons as well.
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A—Cover
B—Screws
D—Slip clutch
1. Remove screws (B) and cover (A).
2. Tighten screws (C). This will reduce pressure on the
clutch disks.
3. Rotate the slip clutch by hand.
IMPORTANT: If it is not possible to rotate the
slip clutch by hand, it is necessary to
disassemble and clean it for proper function.
See Removal of Slip Clutch and Disassemble
Slip Clutch in this Section.
4. Loosen screws (C) as far as the threads allow (without
removing them completely).
5. Position cover (A) and install it using screws (B).
C—Screws
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