MTD 141-760 - Page 13

CLUTCH INSTALLATION
1. To reassemble the Clutch Assembly, reverse preceding instructions.
2. Mount Clutch Assembly in Tractor. Assemble the Clutch Yoke to the Pivot Bracket and fasten with
Shoulder Bolt, Washer and Elastic Stop Nut. Tighten Elastic Stop Nut and then back off one half turn.
Clutch Yoke should then move freely.
3. When fastening Right Angle Drive Bracket to Frame, position to obtain correct Spring clearance on
Clutch Yoke. Spring should be centrally located in Clutch Yoke, free from all contact with the formed
edge. It should remain this way in either Engaged or Disengaged position and with the Engine running.
4. Install the Belt and unscrew the Leveler Screw until you obtain a 14 " deflection on the Belt when you
apply a 10 pound force midway between the Transaxle Pulley and the Right Angle Drive Pulley.
5. Adjust the Clutch and Brake as shown on Page 9 of this manual
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
COMPLETE
^ / MOUNTING PLATE
RIGHT ANGLE
DRIVE
RIGHT ANGLE
DRIVE BRACKET
CAP SCREW
MOUNTING BRACKET
WASHER
YOKE RETURN SPRING
CAPSCREW
SPRING RETAINER
PTO DRIVE
AND ADAPTER
FIG. 19