Slip Clutch

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Knight

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Ever see a slip clutch mounted on pto of tractor??... right at the tractor?
I picked up a Harley rake and it has no slip clutch. Right on the PTO might be the easiest place to add it.
 
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I suppose it could be done, but it might need to be re-adjusted for the slipping point of different attachments. For instance, a rototiller would almost certainly need a different setting (for the clutch to slip) as compared to the rake you mentioned.


Now, if someone came out with a slip clutch that had a quick adjustment knob that had individual settings for PHD, a rototiller, a flail mower, a bush hog, a power rake, a snowblower, etc, etc, then you might be onto something!!!
 
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Setting the slip clutch is not a problem... I just loosen all the bolts and tighten to point where they are slipping, then I tighen a little more so the implement only slips under hard load. A slip clutch should be adjusted if it hasn't been used in a while.
 
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Ever see a slip clutch mounted on pto of tractor??... right at the tractor?
I picked up a Harley rake and it has no slip clutch. Right on the PTO might be the easiest place to add it.




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You always want the limited slip friction disc clutch next to the implement as the P.T.O., shaft will transmit the shock back into the transmission before it slips.:thumbdown:
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all the slip clutches I have bought or rebuilt say "for implement end only"

there must be a reason for this? to sell one for each implement? maybe.

But there must be a good reason.
 
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all the slip clutches I have bought or rebuilt say "for implement end only"

there must be a reason for this? to sell one for each implement? maybe.

But there must be a good reason.

When they say implement end only... are they taking about the direction of install? Thats what I thought.
 
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When they say implement end only... are they taking about the direction of install? Thats what I thought.

Yes you want the clutch close to the implement to reduce the reaction time to a minimum to protect the tractor.:thumbsup:
 
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Yes you want the clutch close to the implement to reduce the reaction time to a minimum to protect the tractor.:thumbsup:
"reacton action time" what the heck does that mean?
 
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"reacton action time" what the heck does that mean?

That means the clutch slips the minute the implement contacts an object that will not allow it to continue. The limited slip friction disc clutch immediately prevents the PTO shaft from twisting binding and bending and damaging the tractors transmission from stress on the carrier bearings,seals, and drive components. :thumbsup:
 
 

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