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CLUTCHING
4. Inspect area on shaft where bushing rides for wear, galling,
nicks, or scratches. Replace clutch assembly if worn or
damaged.
5. Remove and inspect the clutch spring. See “Drive Clutch
Spring Specifications” for spring inspection.
Spider Removal
1. Remove the limiter nut using the Clutch Spider Nut Socket
(PN 2870338).
2. Install clutch in holding fixture (PN 2871358) and loosen
the spider (counterclockwise) using Clutch Spider
Removal Tool (PN 2870341).
NOTE: It is important that the same number and
thickness of washers are reinstalled beneath the
spider during assembly. Be sure to note the number
and thickness of these washers.
Moveable Sheave Bushing Inspection
3. Inspect the Teflon™ coating on the moveable sheave
bushing.
Clutch Holding Fixture:
(PN 2871358)
Spider Removal Tool:
(PN 2870341)
Inspect Shaft
Moveable Sheave Bushing Inspection:
Replace the cover bushing if more brass
than Teflon is visible on the bushing.
Refer to bushing replacement
in this chapter.
To maintain proper clutch balance and
belt-to-sheave clearance, be sure to
reinstall original quantity and thickness
washers
Teflon
TM