Using The Clutch Shim - Toro 74902TE Operator's Manual

Using the Clutch Shim

Some later model year units have been built with clutches that
contain a brake shim. When the clutch brake has worn to the
point where the clutch no longer engages consistently, the
shim can be removed to extend the clutch life.
1. Armature
2. Field shell
3. Rotor
4. Brake mounting bolt
Removing the Clutch Shim
1. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the key. Engage the parking brake. Allow
the machine to cool completely before starting these
instructions.
2. Using an air compressor, blow out any debris from
under the brake pole and around the brake spacers.
3. Check the condition of the wire harness leads,
connectors, and terminals. Clean or repair as necessary.
4. Verify that 12V is present at the clutch connector when
the PTO switch is engaged.
5. Measure the gap between the rotor and armature. If
the gap is greater than 1 mm (.04 inch), proceed with
the following steps:
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5. Brake spacer
6. Re-gap shim
7. Brake pole
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A. Loosen both brake mounting bolts one-half to
one full turn as shown below.
Note: Do Not remove the brake pole from the
field shell/armature. The brake pole has worn
to match the armature and needs to continue to
match after the shim is removed to ensure proper
brake torque.
1. Brake mounting bolt
B. Using needle nose pliers, or by hand, take hold
of the tab and remove the shim (Do Not discard
the shim until proper clutch function has been
confirmed).
1. Shim
C. Using a pneumatic line, blow out any debris
from under the brake pole and around the brake
spacers.
D. Re-torque each bolt (M6 x 1) to 13 N-m (10 ft-lb)
+/-0.7 N-m (0.5 ft-lb).
E. Using a 0.010 inch thick feeler gauge, verify that
a gap is present between the rotor and armature
face on both sides of the brake pole as shown.
(Due to the way the rotor and armature faces
wear (peaks and valleys) it is sometimes difficult
to measure the true gap.)
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