SimS
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- Joined
- Oct 24, 2000
- Messages
- 491
- Location
- Rutledge, GA
- Tractor
- Kubota L3710DT, Case 1845C, Takeuchi TB015
After replacing many shear bolts on my 5' Bush Hog I have decided to install a slip clutch. I need to know what grade of bolts I should use to attach the clutch. Some folks say "Just slap on Grade 8 and go for it". I'm thinking that I will probably go with Grade 5 "just in case". Also, what is the preferred way of adjusting the clutch? I read a Bush Hog manual that says that the clutch should be adjusted periodically by loosen the bolts and letting it slip for 2-3 seconds and then adjusting it to the proper spring length. My question is how does the same spring length dimension account for clutch plate wear? I'm assuming that you must adjust to compensate for wear. Any advice or experience is appreciated. Thanks.
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