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MAINTENANCE
TURBO 96 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-19
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
MAINTENANCE
SEASONAL CLUTCH MAINTENANCE
It is important that the clutches slip when an obstacle or load heavier than the clutch setting is encountered.
Before using the cutter each season, use the following procedure to make sure the clutch will slip and give the
overload protection required.
1. Loosen nuts (Figure Mnt-R-0251) on springs until the springs can freely rotate, yet remain secure on bolts.
2. Attach mower to tractor and start the tractor. Set the engine speed at 1200 RPM.
3. Engage the PTO (approximately one second) and then quickly disengage it. The friction lining plates
shoulder break loose.
4. Turn tractor off and tighten the nuts on the springs to their original position of 1-9/16” compressed spring
length.
MOWER STORAGE
Your rotary mower represents an investment from which you should get the greatest possible benefit.
Therefore, when the season is over, the cutter should be thoroughly checked and prepared for storage so that
a minimum amount of work will be required to put it back into operation for the next season. The following are
suggested storage procedures:
1. Thoroughly clean the cutter.
2. Lubricate the cutter as covered in Maintenance Section.
3. Tighten all bolts and pins to the recommended torque.
4. Check the cutter for worn or damaged parts. Make replacements immediately.
5. Store the cutter in a clean, dry place with the cutter housing resting on blocks.
6. Use spray touch-up enamel where necessary to prevent rust and maintain the appearance of the cutter.
PROPER TORQUE CHART FOR FASTENERS
The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fasteners. When bolts are to be tightened or replaced, refer to
this chart to determine the grade of bolts and the proper torque except when specific torque values are
assigned in manual text.
RECOMMENDED TORQUE IN FOOT POUNDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THE MANUAL*
NOTE: These values apply to fasteners as received from supplier, dry or when lubricated with normal engine
oil. They do not apply if special graphited or molydisulphide greases or other extreme pressure lubricants are
used. This applies to both UNF fine and UNC coarse threads.