Speaking of Slip Clutches.....

Read several posts on making sure the slip clutch is adjusted on a Deere square baler.

 

High on the to-do list on my 348 is to make sure the slip clutch is adjusted and definitely not rusted stuck before we begin baling.

 

The manual says, "Check clutch slippage using a spring gauge and 10ft lever attached to power shaft.  Exert force at 90 degree angle."

 

Understand the 10ft lever as doubt anyone has a short handled torque wrench to handle the 550 (for cat 4 driveline) ft lbs torque or 600 (for cat 5 driveline) ft lb torque setting.

 

Are you setting your torque as per the JD manual and what are you hooking the lever to - how to grasp the front of the slip clutch?

 

Like to get this 348 off to a good start and I think the slip clutch check/adjustment is high on my list.

 

Thanks!

Bill

Speaking of Slip Clutches.....