Tighten Chopper Flywheel Clutch Nut

NOTE:

T8T2451-UN-07MAY15

Chopper Flywheel (Style A)

T8T2452-UN-07MAY15

Chopper Flywheel (Style A)

T8T4777-UN-31AUG16

Chopper Flywheel (Style B)

T8T4778-UN-31AUG16

Chopper Flywheel (Style B)

A - Hardware (6 used)

B - Clutch Cover

C - Flywheel Clutch Nut

CAUTION: Avoid serious injury or death. Shut OFF engine, remove key and place warning tag on steering wheel not to start machine. Wait for harvesting functions to stop completely before servicing chopper assembly.

IMPORTANT: Overtightening of the slip clutch causes premature failure of chopper, gears, shaft, bearings, and seals.

Allowing too much slip causes chopper to choke and slip clutch to wear out.

1. Open chopper gear case door.

2. Remove and retain hardware (A) and clutch cover (B).

3. Remove and retain the flywheel clutch nut (C).

4. IMPORTANT: Apply Thread Lock and Sealer (Medium Strength) to threads of the flywheel clutch nut before installing.

   Tighten flywheel clutch nut until it contacts washers. Tighten nut an additional 2-1/2 turns.

5. IMPORTANT: Apply Thread Lock and Sealer (Medium Strength) to threads of hardware before installing.

   Install clutch cover and hardware. Close chopper gear case door.