Mike Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 I reinstalled the cone clutch on my sovereign last nite, this cone clutch is essentially brand new, has zero time on it, it was only off so my lugs would fit with out wheel spacers. Engages just fine, but when I disengage it there is a horrible metal on metal sound as it disengages. I tried several different adjustments on the engagement rod, but no change. the backing plate moves much more than on my 916 and I installed it exactly like the parts diagram shows. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, Mike
BLT Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 The brake pads are gone on the throw out collar, best guess.
Mike Posted May 20, 2014 Author Posted May 20, 2014 here's another thing, if I tighten the main bolt with an impact wrench it will stick engaged. Not sure about brake pads on the throw out collar, maybe they were robbed from the cone clutch before I got the tractor, several items were missing like they had been robbed for parts
Brettw Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 There is a round snap ring that goes on the shaft for the cone clutch. There is an indent on the back side of the cone clutch, designed to but up to this ring. The indent also surrounds the ring and keeps it from expanding and popping out of the grove in the shaft. If this ring is not snug (it is recommended to be replaced if removed from the shaft, as its springiness is somewhat lost for it to keep snapped in the groove) and if it is not in place, that causes many issues with the cone clutch, as it can be tightened farther onto the shaft. It also makes proper adjustment nearly impossible. The rings are still available, and as I recall, they are quite cheap, maybe a buck or so?
Mike Posted May 21, 2014 Author Posted May 21, 2014 Brake disc is intact and in place, it is however just floating, on my 16 the disc is secured, I guess I'll take it apart tonite and investigate
BLT Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 Here is PTO section out of the repair manual. http://www.thepowerportal.com/simplicitytechpubs/TP_500_973_01_SV_SMA_Sec6.pdf
Mike Posted May 24, 2014 Author Posted May 24, 2014 The allen screws holding the disc brake plate on were very loose, 2 were broken off, fortunately I had spares. reassembled it and it works like new.I can't believe I didn't check them when I installed it.
Brettw Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 quote:I can't believe I didn't check them when I installed it.id="quote">id="quote"> Wow, Mike. And that's always for sure no matter what, the very first thing I diligently and without fail, check every time, for sure. Very first thing. Every time. Very first thing on my list. I can't believe you didn't check that right away, like I always do. )
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