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CLUTCH REPAIR (Refer to Page 11)
Any repair of the Clutch, Throw Out Assembly, or Right Angle Drive requires removal of the complete
assembly from the tractor.
1. Lossen the screw on the Belt Idler Bracket Assembly. Remove the Belt. (Refer to Page 11)
2. Remove the Elastic Stop Nut and Washer on the Clutch Adjustment Rod.
3. Remove the Elastic Stop Nut and Washer on the Clutch Yoke.
4. Four Cap Screws hold the Right Angle Drive Bracket to the Frame. Remove these four screws.
5. Move back the Right Angle Drive and Clutch approximately % inch. Remove entire Assembly from the
T ractor.
6. Put Clutch Unit and Right Angle Drive in a vise.
7. Place "C" Clamps over Outer Disc Assembly and bottom of Right Angle Drive mounting plate as shown
in Fig. 18.
8. Drive out Spirol Pin, and slowly release "C" Clamps to relieve spring pressure.
9. Removal of the second Spirol Pin will free the other parts for inspection or replacement.
OUTER DISC ASSEMBLY
SPIROL PIN
RIGHT ANGLE
DRIVE MOUNTING
BRACKET
FIG. 18
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