Adjusting The Electric Clutch - Toro 30177 Operator's Manual

2. Disconnect in–line wire connector from wire harness
to electric clutch.
3. Remove mower drive belt; refer to mower Operator's
Manual.
4. Remove left front engine mounting bolt securing
clutch retainer to frame (Fig. 36). Unhook retainer
from clutch and remove retainer.
5. Unhook tension spring from side of frame (Fig. 36).
6. Loosen pivot bolt enough to remove traction belt from
the drive pulley and clutch.
7. Install new belt around clutch and drive pulley.
8. Torque pivot bolt to 35-40 ft.–lb. (47-54 N.m). Install
tension spring between idler arm and frame bracket
(Fig. 36).
9. Hook clutch retainer into clutch and secure to frame
with engine mounting bolt. Torque engine mounting
bolt to 170-220 in.–lb. (19-24 N.m).
10. Connect clutch in–line wire connector to wire harness.
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5
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Figure 36
1. Traction belt
2. Idler pulley
3. Clutch retainer

Adjusting the Electric Clutch

The clutch is adjustable to ensure proper engagement and
proper braking. Check adjustment after every 100 hours of
operation.
1. To adjust clutch, tighten or loosen lock nuts on flange
studs (Fig. 37).
2. Check adjustment by inserting feeler gauge thru slots
next to studs (Fig. 37).
3. The proper disengaged clearance between the clutch
plates is .012–.018 in. (0.30-0.45 mm). It will be
necessary to check this clearance at each of the three
slots to ensure the plates are parallel to each other.
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4
m–1221
6
4. Tension spring
5. Adjusting nut
6. Pivot bolt
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Figure 37
1. Adjusting nut
2. Slot
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3
m–2600
3. Feeler gauge