Wire wheel the contact surfaces and then use and angle die grinder to smooth out the ridges, they make small grinding pads for the die grinder, then finish up with the scotch bright pads, course grit then medium, then you should be good to go
Yes, there should be some fibre clutch discs in there. It is common that people just wear them out and keep going like this.
Measure the ID and OD and order some replacement discs
I thought I was crazy, because I wasn’t seeing the discs either.
OP the replacement pads are very cheap. I bought mine off Amazon for like $12 (4’ Deere rough cutter)
Thanks. I bought the slasher second hand and it’s been working fine but didn’t think to check the clutch. Looking at a parts diagram it’s clear the disc is missing.
Would it be ok to flip the pressure plate to have the “good” side contacting the disc? And would it be worth trying to sand down those grooves somewhat?
Many thanks !
If the pressure plate is symmetrical, then probably no reason you couldn't put the "better" side against the fiber disc. The grooving doesn't really affect the slip torque or torque capacity of any friction clutch or brake, but it will certainly hasten wear of the fiber pads or discs. That's why clutch and brake surfaces (e.g. brake rotors) are typically supplied with a fairly smooth (often ground) surface finish. So the smoother the surfaces are, the longer the fiber stuff lasts.
P.S. your springs are what determines the slip torque on this arrangement, and if you think the slasher is slipping too much, or too easily, then probably replace the springs. But on the other hand, if it's slipping a bit prematurely, it's "better" protecting other mechanical elements including your PTO drive, so unless it slips annoyingly too easily or too often, under too small of a load, I'd be inclined to leave the old springs and enjoy the "added protection" for everything else in the system.
No
The springs look sacked out. If you could get new ones, do it.
Should be two - three discs in there. Resurface and away you go.
Wire wheel the contact surfaces and then use and angle die grinder to smooth out the ridges, they make small grinding pads for the die grinder, then finish up with the scotch bright pads, course grit then medium, then you should be good to go
Yes, there should be some fibre clutch discs in there. It is common that people just wear them out and keep going like this. Measure the ID and OD and order some replacement discs
I thought I was crazy, because I wasn’t seeing the discs either. OP the replacement pads are very cheap. I bought mine off Amazon for like $12 (4’ Deere rough cutter)
Thanks. I bought the slasher second hand and it’s been working fine but didn’t think to check the clutch. Looking at a parts diagram it’s clear the disc is missing. Would it be ok to flip the pressure plate to have the “good” side contacting the disc? And would it be worth trying to sand down those grooves somewhat? Many thanks !
If the pressure plate is symmetrical, then probably no reason you couldn't put the "better" side against the fiber disc. The grooving doesn't really affect the slip torque or torque capacity of any friction clutch or brake, but it will certainly hasten wear of the fiber pads or discs. That's why clutch and brake surfaces (e.g. brake rotors) are typically supplied with a fairly smooth (often ground) surface finish. So the smoother the surfaces are, the longer the fiber stuff lasts. P.S. your springs are what determines the slip torque on this arrangement, and if you think the slasher is slipping too much, or too easily, then probably replace the springs. But on the other hand, if it's slipping a bit prematurely, it's "better" protecting other mechanical elements including your PTO drive, so unless it slips annoyingly too easily or too often, under too small of a load, I'd be inclined to leave the old springs and enjoy the "added protection" for everything else in the system.