POWERTECH™ 2.9 L OEM Diesel Engines - John Deere Industrial ...

Lubrication & Maintenance/250 Hour/6 MonthChecking PTO Clutch AdjustmentCAUTION: Never attempt to service the PTOwhile it is in operation. Loose clothing couldget caught in moving parts; keep clothing tightagainst body. Use extreme care when workingaround the PTO.1. Measure clutch engagement force at handle grip usinga spring scale. The engagement force should be 267–311 N (60–70 lb force).IMPORTANT: Improper adjustments of the PTO clutchmay shorten clutch life. Make sureadjustments are made properly.Rotating DrivelineTS198 –UN–23AUG882. If adjustments are needed, disengage clutch and stopengine. Remove cover plate from clutch housing(shown removed).3. Remove adjusting lock (A).4. Turn adjusting ring (B) to adjust clutch engagementpressure.5. Measure engagement force at clutch handle withspring scale.6. Install lock screw and adjusting lock in clutch bodysplines when specified engagement pressure isachieved.7. Tighten screw securely.A—Adjusting LockB—Adjusting RingPTO Clutch AdjustmentR27550 –UN–14DEC888. Recheck clutch engagement force with spring scale.Install cover plate. Disengage clutch.RG,RG34710,4068–19–01JAN96–1/130-9 060106PN=82