General Information - MULTIQUIP Whiteman Series Operation Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

HOW IT WORKS
The Multi-Clutch functions much like a standard CVT
system. As the engine RPMs increase, the drive or primary
clutch closes, forcing the belt to ride outwards on the drive
sheaves. The closing of the drive clutch also forces the belt
to open the driven or secondary sheaves. The opening and
closing of these sheaves creates a ratio variation—hence
CVT or Continuously Variable Transmission.
Belt protection is achieved within the Multi-Clutch through
the use of a series of centrifugal clutches. While most CVT
systems have a loose or slack belt while the engine idles,
the sheaves of those systems are constantly rotating and
wearing on the belt.
Those systems also require the stationary belt to be
pinched by the constantly rotating sheaves during startup.
The relative rotation of the sheaves to the belt causes
unnecessary wear on the belt. With traditional CVT
systems, wear on the belt happens any time the engine is
idling and at every startup of the driven equipment. This is
where the Multi-Clutch differs from other CVTs.
The Multi-Clutch utilizes two centrifugal clutches (the starter
clutch system) to drive the sheaves of the drive (primary)
clutch. What that means is that the belt can remain tight in
the sheaves, and that both the sheaves and the belt are
stationary while the vehicle is idling. This eliminates the
belt wear at idle and during startup, while also providing
one additional form of belt protection.
The centrifugal clutches (starter clutch) can act as overload
protection as well. In cases where too much torque is being
transmitted to the belt, the centrifugals can slip before the
maximum load on the belt is achieved. What this means is
that instead of the belt slipping on the sheaves during an
overload, the centrifugals will slip first, further protecting
the belt from damage.
Training
For training, please use the Training Checklist located
in the front of this manual. This checklist is not intended
to be a substitute for proper training but will provide an
outline for an experienced operator to provide training to
a new operator.
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