Kunz C60K - Manual (Page 12)

or Model E60B: F
If the mower’s engine happens to quit while in use take care to remove the wing
mower from the uncut area before attempting to engage the clutch. Also inspect the
ther
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blades for any obstructions that may prevent blade engagement. Failure to do ei
may result in premature belt failure or even a fire.
dels H60T, H60B & C60K:
grass can cause the wing mower engine to pull down and
disengage the blade clutch. The engine can then start to accelerate again while slipping the
ch
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re allowed to stall out (stop turning) at engine speeds above
the clutch engagement speed, this will cause the clutch to slip. If the clutch is
se
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blades to stop turning before making any
adjustments or repairs.
g-loaded idler; adjust the nut until the belt can be slipped off the
idler and drive sheaves.
the drive sheave and off the blade spindle sheaves.
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Mowing to fast in very heavy, long
clutch. Small amounts of clutch slippage for a few seconds will not cause damage. If the clut
is allowed to slip for longer periods, it will overheat and could be damaged. Watch the discha
chute; if material is not being discharged, then the clutch is slipping. In normal conditions, clutch
slippage will not be a problem. In most cases the clutch can be repaired by replacing the clutch
springs and clutch bearing.
If the mower blades a
allowed to slip for more than five minutes, the clutch will get red hot and could cau
the drive belt to start burning.
BELT REMOVAL AND TENSIO
Shut off engine and allow mower
Remove the safety shields.
Loosen the nuts on the sprin
Slip the belt down under
Install the new belt and adjust the tension as follows:
odels H60T & H60B: –
See Figure 8.
Adjust the spring-loaded idler springs to a compressed length of 15/16” initially for a few hours
until the belts run in; then adjust the spring to 1-1/8” to 1-1/4” compressed length.
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