Reddart 213 #1 Posted May 17 PTO seems to be slipping with the mower deck this season. The lever adjustment is all the way down, so I assume that means a new clutch plate or friction plate is needed? Is there any how to on the site for this? also, can I just replace the friction disk, or is a new clutch plate needed? Anything else I should change while I have the PTO pulley off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,491 #2 Posted May 17 @76c12091520h Brian Badman has the clutch discs. You'll also want to clean, check, and re-lube the PTO bearings. While it's all detached check every pivot point in the lever system. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 47,246 #3 Posted May 17 42 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: @76c12091520h Brian Badman has the clutch discs. You'll also want to clean, check, and re-lube the PTO bearings. While it's all detached check every pivot point in the lever system. Best clutch you can get! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 12,385 #4 Posted May 17 If your chutch disc is worn down to the heads of the brass rivets, it's time to change it. There was a post a while back about just replacimg the friction material part..... IMHO, that's too much like work. Easier, simpler & faster to get a new one. NOTE - The replacements are usually 6" in diameter - the OE may have been a tad smaller. Either fit the C series... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 47,246 #5 Posted May 17 Brian has both sizes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 20,155 #6 Posted May 18 It's always a good idea to resurface the bell housing as well. The flat that makes contact with the clutch plate. I've used a belt sandder to do since I don't have the machining tools to mill or lathe it flat. Pull the bell housing off to inspect it. Also make sure the roll pin which holds that little bracket to the hoop is intact. If that breaks you can't adjust it enough to get the tension tight enough. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,930 #7 Posted May 18 @Reddart hiding in plane site ? marvel at clutch replacements and related issues ? have never replaced a worn / burned out clutch , due to my, usage , COLLECTIVE ROTATIONAL DRAG , is the issue / problem , not the clutch disc , often refer to PROBLEM GOLD MINES ? many years ago , broke down every phase of that , bearing lubrication failure # 1 , belt fraying SHOWES YOU THAT , my decks move easily by hand , at mule drive belt ? pto lever start , enhancement , eliminates that spot , bearing , clean out and re lube , lucas x tra hd , green chass grease , read stress ratings , was recently mowing , marvel at pto lever start ease , never had a bearing fail or whine , love REPEDITIVE FAILURES ? break it down , dissect it , what HAS TO CHANGE ? just my own experience , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
