Slip Clutch Adjustment; Shielding Repair; Repairing Optional Chain Shielding; Slip Clutch Assembly - Woods TS1680 Operator's Manual

SLIP CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT

The slip clutch is designed to slip so that the gearbox
and driveline are protected if the cutter strikes an
obstruction.
A new slip clutch or one that has been in storage over
the winter may seize. Before operating the cutter, make
sure it will slip by performing the following operation:
1. Turn off tractor engine and remove key.
2. Remove driveline from tractor PTO.
3. Loosen six 12 mm cap screws (7) to remove all
tension from compression spring (8).
4. Hold clutch hub (3) solid and turn shaft to make
sure clutch slips.
5. If clutch does not slip freely, disassemble and clean
the flange yoke (1), clutch hub (3), drive plate (5),
and thrust plate faces (6).
6. Reassemble clutch.
7. Compress each of the six compression springs (8)
by tightening the six cap screws (7) and lock nuts
(10). The compression
compressed to a height of 1-7/16", not including
washer (9). The minimum spring height is 1.36".
See Figure 13.
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Figure 13. Slip Clutch Assembly
springs should be
1. Flange yoke
2. Friction disc
3. Hub, 1-3/4" 20-spline
4. Drive plate
5. Drive plate - SN
6. Thrust plate
7. 12 mm x 115 mm GR8.8 HHCS
8. Compression spring
9. Flat washer
10. 12 mm x 1.25P Nylok lock nut
11. 12 mm x 65 mm GR8.8 HHCS
12. 12 mm x 1.5P Nylok lock nut
8. If a clutch continues to slip when the springs are
compressed to 1.36", check friction discs (2) for
excessive wear. Discs are 1/8" when new. Replace
discs after 1/16" wear. Minimum disc thickness is
1/16".

SHIELDING REPAIR

 Full chain shielding must be installed when
operating in populated areas or other areas where
thrown objects could injure people or damage
property.
• If this machine is not equipped with full chain
shielding, operation must be stopped when any-
one comes within 300 feet (92 m).
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk
of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec-
tive devices cannot prevent all objects from
escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing
condition. It is possible for objects to ricochet
and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m).

Repairing Optional Chain Shielding

Inspect chain shielding each day of operation and
replace any broken or missing chains as required.
ANGER
MAN0577 (6/29/2007)