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tony123 · 05-16-2008, 11:06 AM

Thanks Greg. But I suppose I'm a little slow.

I realize the pin is a fastener only. However, I feel like the PTO is tied directly to the transmission. Why then does it not allow me to change gears until the blades stop spinning? Is that just typical operation for everyone?

I was thinking this pin I made was too long and holding both parts of the clutch together. That maybe the pin should be shorter to allow the clutch to spin?

Again, I'm sure you've given a great explanation, I'm just trying to wrap my brain around it.

05-16-2008, 11:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
tony123 Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Travelers Rest, SC Posts: 574	Re: What exactly is a slip clutch and how does it work? Thanks Greg. But I suppose I'm a little slow. I realize the pin is a fastener only. However, I feel like the PTO is tied directly to the transmission. Why then does it not allow me to change gears until the blades stop spinning? Is that just typical operation for everyone? I was thinking this pin I made was too long and holding both parts of the clutch together. That maybe the pin should be shorter to allow the clutch to spin? Again, I'm sure you've given a great explanation, I'm just trying to wrap my brain around it.