Slip Main PTO Driveline Slip Clutch

1. 

   
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   If not locked, the gate can close suddenly and cause injury or death. Make sure that the gate is locked while performing this procedure.

   Dirt can become trapped between the pressure plate and the disk spring, preventing the disk spring from flattening. Disassemble the clutch and clean dirt from between the pressure plate and the disk spring. Damage to the baler can occur if the clutch cannot slip when necessary.

   At the beginning of each season, verify that the baler or tractor main drive slip clutch is not seized. If the clutch is seized, drivetrain damage can occur.

   MegaWide™ HC2 equipped balers have a cam clutch in this same location that requires no maintenance.

   Using tractor hydraulics, raise the gate fully to slacken the belts.

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2. Turn off the tractor engine and remove the key.

3. Lock the gate.

4. Disconnect the PTO driveline from the tractor.

5. Loosen slip clutch bolts evenly. Failure to do so can cause the clutch to fail.

   If the baler is operated with a seized-up clutch, damage to the drivetrain can result.

   Do not loosen cap screws more than three turns.

   
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   A - Slip Clutch Cap Screw (6 used)

   Loosen the six cap screws (A) evenly, 1—2 turns at a time.

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6. Never use any type of tool or wrench on the shaft while the tractor engine is running. Always remove tools from the shaft immediately after use.

   
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   A - Socket

   B - Bar

   Put a 35 mm (1-3/8 in) socket (A) and wrench with a long handle on the output shaft of the gear case. Extend the handle, if necessary, to contact the baler axle or ground to keep the wrench from rotating as shown.

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7. Insert bar (B) between the yoke and the U-joint as shown.

8. Slip the clutch.

9. Remove the socket (A) and the bar (B).

10. Adjust the slip clutch. (See Adjust Main PTO Driveline Slip Clutch in this section.)

11. Unlock and lower the gate.