John Deere Electric Pto Clutch Adjustment

The electric clutch is operated by a switch located on the dashboard of the lawn mower.

John deere electric pto clutch adjustment.

Lawn mower craftsman zts 7500. Electric clutches must be adjusted from time to time for optimal performance. Chris first try to adjust the clutch. With a feeler gauge of between 013 015 for clutches used on 25 horsepower and under and 015 022 for clutches used on 25 31 horsepower tighten each nut down until slight contact is felt on the feeler gauge.

The pto works off of a 12 volt system. Once all three are finished go back and check the air gap occasionally some minor adjustment will be required. The mower s battery sparks the pto clutch which then guides the shaft and rotates the blades of the mower. The pto function is what engages the mower blades of the lawn tractor.

If the wiring does not reveal any problem and a clutch adjustment does not resolve it it may be time to replace the clutch. Many lawn tractors particularly john deere riding mowers use a pto clutch. John deere 316 318 420 pto clutch adapter mount plate he190. Most john deere lawn mowers are equipped with an electric pto power take off.

The clutch has a pulley underneath it with a belt that goes back to the mower deck. If the gap becomes too large between the two contact plates it becomes difficult for the magnet to hold them together. Why do i need to adjust the clutch. When the clutch is turned to the on position it engages a brake that turns the pulley allowing the blades to turn.

John deere pto electric clutch 316 318 322 330 332 420 430 retaining mount ring. Also check mower deck will not lower hope this helps good luck. The pto is the mechanism that turns on the blades located under the mower deck. Electric clutch adjustment for outdoor power equipment.

Pto clutch wire harness replaces john deere 316 317 318 330 332 420 430.