Clutch Burnishing Procedure; Electric Clutch Installation - Toro 30284 Service Manual

CHASSIS
16. Remove the rubber grommet from the clutch wire
(Fig. 0012).
3
17. Remove the bolt, nut and washers securing the
brake clutch strap to the clutch (Fig. 0013).
3-4
Fig 0012 PICT-0551a
Fig 0013 PICT-0553

Clutch Burnishing Procedure

Note: This procedure needs to be done only when
installing a new clutch.
The clutch should be burnished as part of the pre-
delivery service, or whenever a new clutch is installed.
Burnishing polishes the clutch plate, allowing for smooth
clutch engagement.
With deck drive belt installed, run the engine at half
throttle. Engage and disengage the mower 5 times (10
seconds on/10 seconds off).
Increase engine RPM to 3/4 to full throttle. Engage and
disengage mower 5 times (10 seconds on/10 seconds
off).
Check the clutch air gap and adjust as needed. Refer to
"Electric Clutch Installation" following.

Electric Clutch Installation

1. Using a feeler gauge, check the clutch air gap at
each of the 3 adjustment slots. The gap should be
between 0.015" - 0.021" (0.381 - 0.533mm). Make
sure the gauge is inserted between the armature
and the rotor friction surfaces. Adjust the clutch as
necessary (Fig. 0014).
Fig 0014
Floating Deck Mid-Size Service Manual
PICT-0554