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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
RC4015 and RCM4015 Series 2 S/N 944961+ Rotary Cutters   330-845M
10/21/15
Type B Clutches
Clutch Run-In
Refer to Figure 5-7:
1.
Using a pencil or other marker, scribe a line across the 
exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction disks.
2.
Carefully loosen each of the 6 nuts by exactly 1 
revolution. It will be necessary to hold hex end of 
retainer bolt in order to count the exact number of 
revolutions
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Type B Clutch Run-In
Figure 5-7
3.
Make sure the area is clear of all bystanders and 
machine is safe to operate. 
4.
Start tractor and engage PTO drive at idle for 2-3 
seconds to permit slippage of friction plates. 
Disengage PTO, shut off tractor, and remove key. 
Wait for all components to come to a complete stop 
before dismounting from tractor.
5.
Inspect clutch to ensure that the scribed markings 
made on the clutch plates and friction disc have 
changed positions. If any two marks are still aligned, 
then the clutch did not slip as it should. Skip to 
step 8 if all clutch plates slipped.
6.
If the friction clutch did not slip, loosen the nuts one 
more revolution. Make sure the nuts have full thread 
engagement on the bolt and then repeat steps 4 - 5.
7.
A clutch that does not slip must be disassembled to 
separate the friction disk plates. See “Clutch 
Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly”
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8.
Tighten each of the nuts on the clutch back to their 
original location to restore clutch pressure.
9.
Allow clutch to cool to ambient temperature before 
operating again. Clutch is now ready for use.
10. The clutch should be checked during the first hour of 
cutting and periodically each week. An additional set 
of scribe marks can be added to check for slippage. 
Clutch Disassembly, Inspection & Assembly
Refer to Figure 5-8:
The clutch must be disassembled into its separate friction 
disks if clutch run-in procedure indicated that one or more 
friction disks did not slip. See disassembly instructions.
Disassembly
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IMPORTANT: Do not remove nuts (#8) from 
bolts (#7) until after Belleville spring (#6) is relaxed 
and not pressing against any of the six nuts (#8).
Type B 4-Plate Clutch Assembly 
Figure 5-8
1.
Unscrew nuts (#8) equal amounts until all belleville 
spring tension is removed. Do not remove nuts until 
tension against all nuts has been removed.
2.
Remove nuts (#8) and bolts (#7).
3.
Separate all friction disks (#2) from plates (#4 & #5), 
hub (#3) and yoke flange (#1). 
Inspection
Inspect all parts for excessive wear and condition. Clean 
all parts that do not require replacement.The original 
friction disk thickness is 1/8" (3.2mm) and should be 
replaced if thickness falls below 3/64" (1.1mm). If 
clutches have been slipped to the point of “smoking”, the 
friction disks may be damaged and should be replaced. 
Heat build-up may also affect the yoke joints. 
Assembly
1.
Reassemble each friction disk (#2) next to the metal 
plate it was separated from. 
2.
Install bolts (#7) through end plates and intermediate 
plates as shown and secure with nuts (#8). 
3.
Tighten belleville spring (#6) until spring is tight 
against drive plate (#4) & then back nuts (#8) up 
3 and 1/6 revolutions, “B” = 5.5 mm (0.217”). 
If a higher torque is needed, then tighten nuts 
another 1/6 of a revolution, Do not set gap “B” smaller 
than 5 mm (0.197").
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IMPORTANT: Measurement “B” is an approximate 
distance. Variations in spring force and friction 
materials may cause some differences in torque 
values. Tightening nuts (#8) one revolution will 
compress 4-plate clutch 1.75mm (.069”).