Toro 74902TE - Using the Clutch Shim

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1.Springwashers
3.Dustcap
2.Locknut
UsingtheClutchShim
Somelatermodelyearunitshavebeenbuiltwith
clutchesthatcontainabrakeshim.Whentheclutch
brakehasworntothepointwheretheclutchnolonger
engagesconsistently,youcanremovetheshimto
extendtheclutchlife.
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1.Armature5.Brakespacer
2.Fieldshell6.Regapshim
3.Rotor7.Brakepole
4.Brake-mountingbolt
RemovingtheClutchShim
1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto
stop,andremovethekey.
2.Engagetheparkingbrakeandwaitformachine
tocoolcompletely.
3.Usinganaircompressor,blowoutanydebris
underthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake
spacers.
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