Slip Clutch Maintenance EP #62

[@hugostiglitz8465]

What I did was I measured out 1.14 inches on a toothpick and cut the toothpick to that lenght to measure against the spring. Place the toothpick in the toolbox under your seat. Found this to be time saving instead of measuring each time. Just a tip.

[@hiddenacresoutdoors]

That's an excellent idea! I'll certainly use it!

[@adkent9]

Thanks for the video. Gives me confidence for doing this myself. Are there instructions for removing the safety shrouds around the drive shaft? Don't get me wrong I'm all for safety, but they get in the way for maintenance.

[@hiddenacresoutdoors]

Adjusting and "burning in" the slip clutch is easy as pie - and VERY necessary. After doing this just make sure to use it a few minutes and make sure the clutch isn't getting too hot. If it burns the crap out of your hand it's too hot. I always spit on it first to make sure it's cool enough to touch. No manufacturer is going to give you instructions on how to remove any safety device. Liability issues. DISCLAIMER: I can't advise you to do that either. However, some of the shrouds have bolts that hold the shroud on. In my case, I just took my old aviator survival vest knife - kind of like a kabar - and cut that sucker off. You gotta be real careful going that route though. A military survival knife will do the job but you'll be applying a lot of pressure. If the blade slips then anything in its path is most definitely going to get a very very very nasty cut! They're good tools to keep in your "tractor tool bag" for cutting weeds away from tillers and twine or wire away from brush hog blade spindles, etc etc. Another option which might work would just be some shears or very heavy duty scissors. I'm not advising this but you make your own decisions in life understanding the pros and cons and the risks involved.

[@mikeodom4967]

Is it just me or were the marks still lined up?

[@hiddenacresoutdoors]

:Yes and No. The outside marks are still aligned. They will always be aligned unless you've really bent something as they're bolted together. They squeeze against the inner disc. The inside marks are no longer aligned with the outside marks. That's what you're looking for. That means the inner clutch disc has indeed slipped and is no longer in original alignment with the outside discs. Hope that makes sense...

[@shelbyhoffpauir3486]

Looked like they lined up to me too. Good catch!

[@hiddenacresoutdoors]

See the reply above. You slip the inner discs from the outer discs. The outer discs always stay lined up. The inner discs "slip" from the outer discs. Watch closely in the video and you will see this happen as the PTO is engaged after the bolts are loosened.