Cleaning - Woods RT42.30 Operator's Manual

Slip Clutch Adjustment
1. Turn off tractor engine and remove key.
2. Loosen nuts on springs until the springs can rotate
freely, yet remain secure on the bolts.
3. Mark outer plates of slip-disc clutch as shown in
Figure 14.
4. Securely attach implement to the tractor and start
the tractor.
5. Engage PTO for several seconds then quickly dis-
engage it.
6. Turn tractor off and remove key.
7. The friction lining plates should have "slipped", or
moved. Check the marks placed on the outer plates
of the slip-disc clutch in step 3 to make sure this is
the case.
8. If clutch does not slip, check assembly for oil, grease
and debris. Clean if necessary.
9. Reassemble clutch and tighten bolts no more than
1/8 of a turn at a time until desired compressed
spring length.
10. If excessive slippage continues, check lining plates
for excessive wear. They are .12" thick for the 42
and 48 inch tillers and .14 thick for the 60 and 72
inch tillers. They should be replaced when there is
only .05" thickness left to ensure proper operation.
A
LA4
Tiller Model
RT42 & 48
RT60 & 72
Figure 14. Slip Clutch Adjustment
18 Owner Service
Outer Plates
Mark line
across clutch
B
Dim. "A" Dim. "B"
1.210" 6.3"
1.180" 7.1"

CLEANING

After Each Use
■ Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt,
grass, crop residue, etc. from machine.
■ Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
■ Replace any safety decals that are missing or
not readable.
Periodically or Before Extended Storage
■ Clean large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass,
crop residue, etc. from machine.
■ Remove the remainder using a low-pressure
water spray.
1. Be careful when spraying near scratched or torn
safety decals or near edges of decals as water
spray can peel decal off surface.
2. Be careful when spraying near chipped or scratched
paint as water spray can lift paint.
3. If a pressure washer is used, follow the advice of the
pressure washer manufacturer.
■ Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
■ Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of
missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint
of matching color (purchase from your Woods
dealer).
■ Replace any safety decals that are missing or
not readable (supplied free through your Woods
dealer). See Safety Decals section for location
drawing.
■ See Safety Decals section for location drawing.
MAN1177
( 07/28/2023 )