Troubleshooting, Slip clutch operational check – HONDA TL6552 User Manual

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Fig.

Fig.

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Gear Housing Oil

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SAE 90 or

80W - 90 wt. oil

Gearbox Oil

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SAE 90

or 80W - 90 wt. oil

Grease

. . . . . . . . . . .

SYMPTOMS

Uneven Till

Noisy

Knocking or Chattering

Clutch Slippage

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

lithium

base grease

Low oil in

gearbox

TROUBLESHOOTING

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SLIP CLUTCH OPERATIONAL CHECK

After tiller has been stored for an extended period
of time, the slip clutch should be checked to be
sure it functions properly. Loosen the eight nuts

retaining the slip clutch springs exactly one full
turn. With tiller firmly on the ground and tractor at
idle speed, engage tractor PTO drive for 1 - 2
seconds. Clutch should slip without turning

Fig. 8

blades.

If clutch does not slip, contact your Honda

Compact Tractor Dealer. Retighten nuts to within

1/64"

of

original position. Initial spring length

is

1 1/16" (

27mm).

Failure to tighten spring nuts to

position may cause damage to tiller

and/or

tractor due to improper slip clutch

torque setting.

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