Mach III Clutch C6D2G-STH & C6D2G-STL User Manual
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VII.
Repair Kit Installation Procedure
Tools Required
Hex Wrench Set
Retainer (snap) Ring Pliers
Compounds Required
Grease
O-ring Lubricant
Anti-Seize Lubricant (for re-installation)
A. DISASSEMBLY
(1)
Remove clutch from shaft and place in vertical position with cylinder end facing upward.
(2)
Remove outer retainer ring.
(3)
Remove air cylinder with Piston from drive hub.
(4)
The disc package (consisting of friction discs, drive discs & springs) will now be
accessible.
B. FRICTION DISC & SPRING REPLACEMENT
(1)
Remove the drive discs, springs and friction discs.
(2)
Drive discs should be clean, dry and free of burrs or nicks.
(3)
Reassemble drive & friction disc section according to reference drawing using new
friction discs, springs and steel drive discs as necessary.
(4)
Assure that drive discs move freely on the drive hub and that the lugs of the friction disc
discs move freely in the drive slots of the sleeve.
Note Regarding Wave Spring Alignment:
The beginning of the coil of each spring should be placed in the same relative (O-Clock)
position to the drive hub to assure equal separation of the drive disc.
C. O-RING REPLACEMENT
(1)
Separate cylinder and piston.
(2)
Inspect O-ring seals (in piston and on drive hub). If worn, replace using new O-rings
that have been lubricated with an O-ring lubricant such as Dow Corning
®
#
4 Compound
or equivalent.
(3)
A very thin coat of O-ring lubricant should also be applied to the inner walls of the
cylinder.
D. REASSEMBLY
(1)
Replace the piston.
(2)
Lubricate bore of cylinder with an O-ring lubricant such as Dow Corning
®
#
4 Compound
or equivalent.
(3)
Slide the air cylinder/piston sub-assembly over the drive hub.
(4)
Make sure that all components are well seated and replace the outer retainer ring.
(5)
See “Clutch Installation” portion of these instructions for the proper procedure for
reinstalling the clutch.
Technical assistance is available by contacting Mach III Clutch, Inc.
Mach III Product Warranty
Mach III Clutch, Inc.
101 Cummings Drive ● Walton, KY 41094
Toll free 866.291.0849 ● International 859.291.0849 ● Fax 859.655.8362