Cub Cadet 8454 - Manual (Page 103)

CLUTCH
3-13 D569-W02 May-2003
6.3 FLATNESS OF CLUTCH
PRESSURE PLATE, DAMAGES
A. Measure several clearances with a space gauge
along with a feeler gauge placed on the surface of
the clutch pressure plate.
B. If the measurement is out of the allowable limit,
replace clutch cover assembly.
C. In case only the outer circumference of the pres-
sure plate has been worn and the inner circumfer-
ence is being contacted with the feeler gauge, just
replace it regardless of the clearance size.
D. Check friction surface of the pressure plate for ab-
normal wear, damage or score.
6.4 DAMAGES ON FLYWHEEL,
ADJUSTMENT OF RELEASE
BEARING
A. Check friction surface of the flywheel for abnormal
wear, damage or scoring defect.
B. Correct with specified sandpaper (#180 or so) if
t h e y a r e f o u n d s l i g h t b u t r e p l a c e i t i f f o u n d
remarkable.
6.5 WEAR OR DAMAGES ON
RELEASE BEARING, RELEASE
FORK AND RELEASE HUB
A. Check contact surface of the release diaphragm and
diaphragm spring for wear or damage.
B. Check release bearing while pushing to the axle
direction and rotating by hand for deflection and ab-
normal noise.
C. Replace what is worn or damaged remarkably,
rusted, rotated roughly, or noised.
D. Check contact surface of the release fork and re-
lease hub for wear or damage.
E. Replace what is damaged remarkably.
Clearance between
the pressure plate
and the
measuring ruler Allowable limit 0.5 mm
0.0196 in.
569W318A
(1) Straight Ledge (2) Space Qauge