Slipping the Slip Clutch

Slip Clutch may draw moisture during storage and freeze up. Slip the clutch at the beginning of each season.

1. Loosen clutch bolts to release tension.

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2. Put a 51 x 102 x 102 mm (2 x 4 x 4-in.) piece of wood (A) on the knife at the knife drive end of cutterbar.

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3. Insert bar (A) between yoke and U-joint.

4. Slip the clutch.

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IMPORTANT: The slip clutch has been designed to furnish protection to the drive train; overtightening will lessen this protection.

5. Adjust slip clutch by tightening spring adjusting nuts (A). Set slip clutch dimension (B) to 40 mm (1-9/16 in.) (B) from inside of washer to clutch plate.

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