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clutch

Post #1 by john9 » Wed Oct 26, 2011 2:56 pm

hi iam new here i have an old thwaites dumper with the chain drive trans and drum clutch what is the best way to adjust the clutch i am in the u.s. and cannot find anyone with knowledge on this thing
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Re: clutch

Post #2 by oldtime » Thu Oct 27, 2011 12:35 am

look down a few posts Orion clutch adjustment
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Re: clutch

Post #3 by FOWLER MAN » Thu Oct 27, 2011 12:45 am

Hi John 9,
Yes, get someone to hold the clutch pedal fully down, then tighten the 1/4 square adjuster on the back of the drum till the clutch locks up, then slack back a couple of flats till you can rock the drum freely.
Hope this helps.
Fred
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