JDLou
Member
Hi All:
I orginally posted this under my "48" King Kutter Tiller" thread, but realized that it should have its own heading since the new question relates to the adjustment of slip cluthces in general. I am sure I'm not the first to present this question, and even kinda vaguely remember a discussion on this a few years ago, but I could not locate the thread (if one actually existed).
Picked up a KK 48" today (actually, yesterday now). Still have not taken it to the soil because I am busy sizing the PTO shaft, etc.
Question re slip clutch:
As it should, the PTO shaft includes a slip clutch with the dealer said was "factory set" so as to stop damage to the tiller. However, I'm obviously concerned about the tractor end as well. Anybody have a good method of making sure you slip clutch is properly set. Is it juts a question of loosening the spring bolts to the point that there is noted slippage and then tightening in small increments until you can get the job done with little or no slippage at the slip cluthc, or is there some more methodical approach to this such as torque readings on a torque wrench, etc.? I want to start off knowing that the clutch plates are not frozen and that they have to ability to slip, yes? Please advise on this.
Thank you for any input you may have,
JDLou
I orginally posted this under my "48" King Kutter Tiller" thread, but realized that it should have its own heading since the new question relates to the adjustment of slip cluthces in general. I am sure I'm not the first to present this question, and even kinda vaguely remember a discussion on this a few years ago, but I could not locate the thread (if one actually existed).
Picked up a KK 48" today (actually, yesterday now). Still have not taken it to the soil because I am busy sizing the PTO shaft, etc.
Question re slip clutch:
As it should, the PTO shaft includes a slip clutch with the dealer said was "factory set" so as to stop damage to the tiller. However, I'm obviously concerned about the tractor end as well. Anybody have a good method of making sure you slip clutch is properly set. Is it juts a question of loosening the spring bolts to the point that there is noted slippage and then tightening in small increments until you can get the job done with little or no slippage at the slip cluthc, or is there some more methodical approach to this such as torque readings on a torque wrench, etc.? I want to start off knowing that the clutch plates are not frozen and that they have to ability to slip, yes? Please advise on this.
Thank you for any input you may have,
JDLou