85Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRINGClutch Disengagement/Brake ActionWARNINGIt is important to check and maintainblade brake action for safe operation ofthe machine.The declutched or disengaged position of theblade clutch idler pulley is adjustable and is set togive belt release without excessive slack and toapply the blade brake. The blade brake is activatedby the brake actuator rod linkage to the clutch idlerpulley mechanism. The brake is designed to stopthe blades within five (5) seconds after disengagingthe clutch.2-1/8 in.(54 mm)SpringUncompressedAdjustmentNutBlade ClutchIdler PulleyBlade ClutchLever DisengagedKnuckleJointSpring Overall LengthPTO Clutch Disengaged