Toro Reelmaster 216 Service Manual page 122

Clutch Service
(Reelmaster 216)
The clutch has a rotor that is driven by the engine
crankshaft. When the reel engagement circuit is ener­
gized, and electromagnet pulls the armature into con ­
tact with the rotor to drive the pulley.
Failure to get clutch engagement would likely be caused
by a clutch air gap that is too large (see Clutch Adjust­
ment), a circuit fault in the clutch electromagnet, or other
electrical problem (see Troubleshooting section of
Chapter 6 - Electrical System).
It is recommended that the clutch be serviced in sub-as-
semblies, however, individual parts of the clutch can be
replaced.
1. Remove three (3) locknuts (Item 9) and springs
(Item 10).
2. Separate the clutch into two halves: field coil, rotor &
bearing assembly (Items 1 - 4) and armature & pulley
assembly (Items 5 - 8, 3).
3. To replace pulley bearings (Item 8):
A. Remove retaining ring (Item 3).
B. Put armature and pulley assembly, pulley side
down, in an arbor press. Press on bearing collar
(Item 7) to remove bearings and collar. If bearings
are removed, they MUST be replaced.
C. Press collar out of bearings.
D. Make sure both inside and outside race of one
bearing is on a flat surface and press collar into
bearing. Press collar and bearing into other bearing.
E. Put armature and pulley assembly in arbor press,
pulley side up. Put spacers in three (3) locations
between pulley and armature plate to prevent dam­
age to springs. Three (3) stacks of flat washers can
be used for spacers. Make sure extended part of
collar is facing down and press on outer bearing race
to install bearing and collar.
F. Install retaining ring.
4. Assemble clutch halves, install on engine shaft and
adjust air gap. (See Clutch Adjustment and Clutch Re­
placement
(Reelmaster 216
Repairs
(Fig. 11)
)).
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Figure 11
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Reelmaster 216/216-D