Kohler K582 Service Manual

GEAR
EDUCTION
DRY TYPE
YUTCH
O I L FILL
- ADJUSTING
COLLAR
I
FIGURE 13 - 2 -- ADJUSTING CLUTCH FIGURE 13 - 3 -- CLUTCH - GEAR REDUCTION UNIT
After adjustment is made, engage clutch and check to make sure rollers go over center to lock the
unit in engaged position and prevent releasing under load. If trouble persists after readjustment,
clutch reconditioning is indicated.
Reconditioning: Drain oil and remove nameplate and proceed as follows:
1. Remove capscrews
(2) from clutch yoke and remove spacers.
2. Remove cross shaft.
3. Remove housing bolts (4) and slide housing off.
4. Loosen bolts securing clutch unit to crankshaft then remove locking screw.
5. Pull unit off.
To replace clutch plate,
simply turn adjustment collar off and remove plate.
Reverse
procedux
for reassembly.
Adjust and lubricate per previous instructions.
CLUTCH - GEAR REDUCTION UNIT
The combined clutch - gear reduction unit utilizes a dry type clutch which is linked through chain
sprocket drive to a gear reduction unit which runs in oil.
Service the separate units as follows at 50
hour intervals:
Clutch:
Open lubrication cover plate (marked) on side of clutch housing and lightly lubricate the
clutc
beaFing collar. If clutch slippage or overheating is noted, readjust clutch as follows: Remove name -
plate, release clutch then (using large screwdriver) turn collar clockwise one notch at a time until
firm pressure is required to engage clutch (40
- 45 pounds force at lever handle).
Do not pry
or force
spring lock nor loosen adjustment ring when readjusting.
Make sure rollers go over center to lock
ii
position when clutch is engaged.
Gear Reduction:
After each 50 hours, drain old oil from unit and refill with
3 pints of oil -- use same
grade of oil as used in engine.
End play of the power take
- off shaft is adjustable -- end play must be maintained in the . 0015 to
,003" range. To check,
mount dial indicator at shaft and move shaft in and out.
To adjust, loosen
capscrew on adjustable collar and shift position of collar.
When proper end
play is attained, secure
collar with
capscrews.

Kohler K582 Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	K582
Category	Engine
Language	English