John Deere Electric Pto Clutch Adjustment

Many lawn tractors particularly john deere riding mowers use a pto clutch.

John deere electric pto clutch adjustment.

Pto clutch wire harness replaces john deere 316 317 318 330 332 420 430. The clutch has a pulley underneath it with a belt that goes back to the mower deck. When the clutch is turned to the on position it engages a brake that turns the pulley allowing the blades to turn. The electric clutch is operated by a switch located on the dashboard of the lawn mower.

Why do i need to adjust the clutch. Lawn mower craftsman zts 7500. Once all three are finished go back and check the air gap occasionally some minor adjustment will be required. If the wiring does not reveal any problem and a clutch adjustment does not resolve it it may be time to replace the clutch.

The pto function is what engages the mower blades of the lawn tractor. Make offer john deere pto clutch 316 318 322 330 332 420 430 lawn tractor rotor and pulley. Electric clutches must be adjusted from time to time for optimal performance. 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 is the mechanism that turns on the blades located under the mower deck. John deere 316 318 420 pto clutch adapter mount plate he190. The electric clutch on a john deere lawn mower is responsible for the blades engaging on the mower deck. The mower s battery sparks the pto clutch which then guides the shaft and rotates the blades of the mower.

If the gap becomes too large between the two contact plates it becomes difficult for the magnet to hold them together. John deere pto electric clutch 316 318 322 330 332 420 430 retaining mount ring. I attached some images from the manual. Most john deere lawn mowers are equipped with an electric pto power take off.

Electric clutch adjustment for outdoor power equipment.