Adjusting The Clutch - Cub Cadet 71 Operator's Manual

OPERATING THE FRONT POWER TAKE.OFF CLUTCH
After considerable clutch use, it may be
necessary to readjust the button clearance as
described below to assure proper clutch dis-
engagement.
1. Move the throttle lever back to medium
or low idle speed.
2. Move the front power take-off clutch
lever (forward) to the engaged position
(rearward) to the disengaged position. See
Illusts. 3 or 4 ond 13A.
Note: It is recommended that the clutch
lever be placed in the forward or engaged
position when the tractor is being used with-
out front power take-off equipment.
With the clutch fully engaged (clutch lever
in the forward position) place a piece of thin
cardboard (match book cover) approximately
1/64 inch thick between the engaging lever
wear button IIAII and the pressure spring
thrust button IIBII (1IIust. 13), loosen the jam nut
on the turnbuckle lIC't (1IIust. 13A), and adjust the
turnbuckle until a light drag is felt on the
cardboard when it is removed from between
the buttons. Be sure all slack, except the
1/64 inch adjustment, is out of the linkage.
Then, tighten the jam nut securely against the
turnbuckle. ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH
INSTALLING AND REMOVING DRIVE BELT
To install or remove the drive belt, loosen
the clutch lever bolt enough so the lever can
be moved forward to provide sufficient belt
clearance between the engaging lever wear
button "A" and the pressure spring thrust
button "B", s..lllust.13.
The clutch is factory adjusted and should
not require further adjustment under normal
operating conditions. However, if clutch
slippage should occur. It is recommended
that you see your International Harvester
dealer for satisfactory servicing of the clutch,
as special equipment and instructions are
required.
After installing a new belt, move the clutch
lever back onto the clutch lever latch and
tighten the bolt. See Illust. 13.
Note: It is not always necessary to place
the lever in the fully horizontal position as
shown in Illust. 13A.
Illust. 13
View with grille removed to show engoging
lever weor button ond pressure spring
thrust button.
Illust. 13 A
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