Ferris Industries Ddskav23 User Manual

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B
A
C
A
B
B
B
Figure 33. PTO Clutch Adjustment
A.
Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown)
B.
Adjustment Nut
Figure 34. Adjust PTO Clutch
A.
Window
B.
Adjustment Nut
C.
.016”-.018” (0,40-0,45mm) Feeler Gauge
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only
with engine stopped, key removed and machine
on level ground.
PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 25 hour
break-in period and then after every 100 hours of opera-
tion. Also perform the following procedure if the clutch is
slipping or will not engage, or if a new clutch has been
installed.
1. Remove key from ignition switch and disconnect
spark plug wires to prevent the possibility of acciden-
tal starting while the PTO is being adjusted.
2. See Figure 33. Note the position of the 3 adjustment
windows (A) in the side of the brake plate and the
nylock adjustment nuts (B).
3. Insert a .016”-.018” (0,40-0,45mm) feeler gauge (C)
through each window, positioning the gauge between
the rotor face and the armature face as shown in
Figure 34.
4. Alternately tighten the adjustment nuts (B, Figure 33)
until the rotor face and armature face just contacts
the gauge.
5. Check the windows for an equal amount of tension
when the gauge is inserted and removed, and make
any necessary adjustments by tightening or loosen-
ing the adjustment nuts.
NOTE: The actual air gap between the rotor and arma-
ture may vary even after performing the adjustment pro-
cedure. This is due to dimensional variations on compo-
nent parts, and is an acceptable condition.
6. Check the mower blade stopping time. The mower
blades and mower drive belt should come to a com-
plete stop within seven seconds after the electric
PTO switch is turned off.
Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belts should come to a
complete stop within seven seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned off.
1. Remove deck guard(s) for checking blade brake stop
time ONLY. NEVER OPERATE the machine without
guard(s) in place.
1. With parking brake engaged and PTO disengage,
start the engine engine.
2. Observe the mower drive belt. Engage the PTO and
wait several seconds. Disengage the PTO and check
the amount of time it takes for the mower drive belt
to stop.
3. If the mower drive belt does not stop within seven
seconds, perform the PTO Clutch Adjustment. If the
belt still does not stop within seven seconds, see
your dealer.