HI, I have not had experience with the EZ clutch assembly. My 442 & 220 just always worked. recently I aquired a 1979 446. The mower would spin but had no power to mow. Blades would stop turning. I discovered if I pressed and held the pto lever, the blades would keep spinning. ( and the pto lever did not 'snap' in as expected ). So I thought the clutch might need adjusting. Then I discovered there were no spring washers. Some po apparently had worked over this clutch assy.
What is the purpose of the spring washers ? I figure they just indirectly drive the fan.
Anyway, I know somethings wrong and/or somethings missing. I obtained new spring washers and now cannot get the parts (with washers) to fit on the shaft. not enough lenght. I following IPB.
There are not many parts, from the bearing to hex nut. I have 2 inches of shaft available from the first bearing. Anyone know if that is normal ? Thanks, CKain
What is the purpose of the spring washers ? I figure they just indirectly drive the fan.
Anyway, I know somethings wrong and/or somethings missing. I obtained new spring washers and now cannot get the parts (with washers) to fit on the shaft. not enough lenght. I following IPB.
There are not many parts, from the bearing to hex nut. I have 2 inches of shaft available from the first bearing. Anyone know if that is normal ? Thanks, CKain