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How Sad !!!

joe. much appreciated for thinking of me i will kindly take you up on the offer after xmas. just mowed the front lawn with it after shredding paper with it to see if it cuts evenly. and did the diagonal thing looks cool. fixed the weld with blue tack BB

gday odk merry xmas.
i recon i may have adjusted the clutch too much


i have been mowing my lawn with it and the lawn looks great.
but. i thought i was doing the right thing tightening up the clutch a bit. i have learned. i hope i can replace this part i have fried/melted or make another.
thanks for any input
sean

Hi Sean

That's a shame, but easily remedied.

Any clutch adjustment on the central fork bolt and screw should ensure
that, in the lever upright (engaged) position, there is clearance
for the thrust pad to run free of the clutch cone.

However, I might add, clutch pad burnouts may also occur due to a
sticking cone to its clutch housing. Check this by pressing both thumbs
against the cone to see that it will separate from the outer housing.

Second, this assembly looks dry-as. Light oil is recommended in the
area; on the thrust pad and engaging fork.

Third, I hope the missing clutch screw and bolt did not contribute
to this. It must be replaced.

New thrust pads are here:

https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=47929

Hope this helps.
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Jack

thanks jack, i found the thrust pad at the odk store.
here is some more pics. it is very dry and dirty


yes i will have to find a compatible nut and screw.

Hi Sean

The clutch pad seems to have life in it,
but adjustment and light oiling of the shaft are critical.
A rub with emery tape around the cone should clean it up.

Also make sure you lubricate the thrust bearing (in the clutch hub)
with some light oil, before re-assembly.

The first design pad was bronze, with an added fibre washer.
The later plastic ones are good, but will collapse with excessive
heat, brought about by incorrect adjustment, or a sticking cone,
or wearing ... mowwear

Hope this helps.
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Jack