caused by the sudden release of a heavy load while the
than 7/8 inch in diameter, two seizings are to be used.
cable is twisted.
On nonpreforme4 cable over 7/8 inch in diameter, three
(7) Broken wires at the, dead end (tied
seizings are recommended. Use abrasive cutting tools,
down end) of a cable are cause for cutting off a section.
wire cutters or blade action tools, or flame cutters. (See
Cut at least three feet beyond the broken wires. Then
refasten or resocket the rope.
(8) If there are numerous broken wires, or
3-32. Rear Drum Clutch Service and Adjustment
as many as three adjacent broken wires in one rope lay.
a. Service. Keep the mechanical components of
(9) If corrosion or rust damage is apparent.
the clutch clean and dry. Do not allow hydraulic fluid to
b. Service. Normal service for cables is to keep
come into contact with clutch linings.
them clean, using a wire brush, scraper, or compressed
b. Adjust. Refer to figure 2-32 and place the rear
air. After the cable is clean, it should be lubricated after
drum clutch lever in the centered (neutral) position.
every 50 hours of operation.
Refer to figure 3-19 and adjust the rear drum clutch.
c. Adjustment. Adjustment of cables consists of
Position the clutch as desired by "tapping" the engine
cutting to proper length. When cutting cable, seizings
start pushbutton, with the ignition switch in the OFF
must be placed on each side of the point where the cable
position.
will be cut. On preformed cable, one seizing on each
side of the cut is enough. On non-preformed cable less
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