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T27i Maintenance Instructions
Adjustments
Clutch Disengagement/Brake Action
WARNING
It is important to check and maintain blade
brake action for safe operation of the ma-
chine.
The declutched or disengaged position of the
blade clutch idler pulley is adjustable and is set to
give belt release without excessive slack and to
apply the blade brake. The blade brake is activat-
ed by the brake actuator rod linkage to the clutch
idler pulley mechanism. The brake is designed to
stop the blades within ve (5) seconds after disen-
gaging the clutch.
PTO Clutch Disengaged
2-1/8 in.
(54 mm)
Spring
Uncompressed
Adjustment
Nut
Blade Clutch
Idler Pulley
Blade Clutch
Lever Disengaged
Knuckle
Joint
Spring Overall Length