Toro Lawn-Boy TimeCutter Z Service Manual page 152

Electric (PTO) Clutch
Purpose
This clutch electrically controls the engagement and
Location
engine crankshaft (Fig. 441).
Fig. 441
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How It Works
coil of wire on an iron core, which becomes an electro-
magnet when power is applied.
The friction plate is the only piece that can slide up and
down on the crankshaft axis. It is normally spring-loaded
so that it is not in contact with the clutch plate and is
pressed against the brake material opposite the clutch.
When power is applied, the friction plate is drawn toward
the clutch plate and the two rotate as one.
Testing
pected as a cause of electrical problems, use the
troubleshooting steps. These procedures will help you
determine if the clutch has failed or is the cause of the
electrical problem.
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