John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 53)

REMOVE FRONT PTO CLUTCH
1. Remove grille and right-hand side panel.
2. Loosen PTO belt tension and remove belts from PTO
clutch sheaves.
3. Disconnect PTO clutch wire lead.
NOTE: On some models, the brake plate may be
assembled to the armature assembly.
4. On 316 and 318: Early 420 Shown
—Remove armature assembly from field coil.
—Remove three springs.
On 420:
—Push idler back and remove brake plate.
—Remove three springs.
—Remove armature assembly from field coil.
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NOTE: Note position of clutch wire lead to aid in
installation.
5. Remove rotor from field coil.
6. Remove key from shaft.
7. Remove field coil.
Early 420 Shown
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Group 05
Front PTO Clutch
TM1590 (17MAY95)
40-05-1
316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
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40
05
1