Adjusting Clutch

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It is important to keep the chopper slip clutch set properly. The slip clutch should be checked daily. The setting may change depending on crop yields. Heavier yields require the clutch to be tightened, lighter yields require loosening of the flywheel nut. To do so, make a mark on the chopper flywheel and cover. Cut one round in the field and check the movement of the flywheel in relation to the mark made on the cover. Proper adjustment will allow the flywheel to slip 1/8 to 1/4 of a turn. Tighten or loosen nut for proper setting.

NOTE: Over tightening of the slip clutch can cause premature failure of the chopper, gears, shaft bearings and seals. Allowing too much slip will cause the choppers to choke and the slip disc to glass over.