400 series

CLUTCH
 Preface

This manual is designed as a technical training aid, it is not to replace the workshop
manual or operators manual, but should be used in conjunction with these, where
detailed procedures are given, and further detailed service information is provided.
 AGCO – 2003
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 Contents

Clutch Specifications.......................................................................................................5

Dual Clutch .....................................................................................................................6

Dual Clutch .....................................................................................................................7

Clutch Pressure Plate Spring Location – Dual Clutch......................................................8

Identification of Components...........................................................................................8

Identification of Components...........................................................................................9

Split Torque Clutch .......................................................................................................10

Split Torque Clutch .......................................................................................................11

Identification of Components.........................................................................................12

330mm (13in) Clutch Identification ................................................................................13

Flywheel Reclamation ...................................................................................................13

Flywheel Ring Gear ......................................................................................................14

Clutch Refitting..............................................................................................................15

Clutch Pedal Adjustment...............................................................................................17

Dual Clutch Second Stage Adjustment .........................................................................18

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 Clutch Specifications

Clutch Type

Model Clutch type Diameter Material

415 Dual 305 mm (12in) Organic
Split Torque 305 mm (12in) Organic

425 Dual 330 mm (13in) Cerametallic

Split Torque 330 mm (13in) Cerametallic

435 Dual 330 mm (13in) Cerametallic

Split Torque 330 mm (13in) Cerametallic

440 Dual 330 mm (13in) Cerametallic

Split Torque 330 mm (13in) Cerametallic

445 Dual 330 mm (13in) Cerametallic

Split Torque 330 mm (13in) Cerametallic

460 Dual 330 mm (13in) Cerametallic

Split Torque 330 mm (13in) Cerametallic

475 Dual 330 mm (13in) Cerametallic

Split Torque 330 mm (13in) Cerametallic

Pressure Plate

Clutch Type Diameter Number of Colour Clamp Load

Springs
(Kg)
Dual 305 mm (12in) 9 on 415 Red 699

330 mm (13in) 12 Red 932

330 mm (13in) 12 Un-painted 1020

Split Torque 305 mm (12in) 12

330 mm (13in) 12

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 Dual Clutch

1
10

11

3
6
12

1. PTO pressure plate 7. PTO clutch Plate

2. Pivot 8. Transmission Clutch Plate
3. Belleville Spring 9. False Flywheel
4. Release lever 10. Engine Flywheel
5. Clutch cover 11. Transmission Pressure plate
6. Adjuster Bolt 12 Spring

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 Dual Clutch

General Description

The dual clutch enables the drive to the gearbox and rear wheels to be disconnected
without interrupting the drive to the linkage pump and power take off.

The clutch pedal is depressed in two stages, the first stage disconnects the drive to the
gearbox and rear wheels, and the second stage (identified by extra resistance)
disconnects the drive to the pump and PTO.

Construction and Operation

The unit has primary and secondary clutch plates. The primary is connected in the main
transmission line to the gearbox and the rear wheels. The smaller secondary plate is
connected to the pump and PTO drive line.

Drive from the primary plate occurs when it is moved axially forwards by a spring loaded
pressure plate and clamped between the later and the engine flywheel. The secondary
clutch plate is located to the rear of the primary. Between the two is situated a false
flywheel. Drive from the secondary plate occurs when it is moved forward by a second
spring loaded pressure plate and is clamped between this and the false flywheel.
Depressing the clutch pedal through its first stage of travel causes the release bearing to
move three release levers, pivot mounted to the clutch cover. Movement of these levers
pulls the primary pressure plate rearwards against the force of coil springs and so
disengages the drive form the primary clutch plate.

Depressing the clutch pedal into the second stage brings set screws on the primary
pressure plate into contact with the secondary pressure plate. Further pedal movement
forces the secondary pressure plate rearwards against the force of a Belleville spring
and disengages the drive from the secondary clutch plate to the pump and PTO.

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Clutch Pressure Plate Spring Location – Dual Clutch

9 Springs 12 Springs

Identification of Components

1 3
2
4

5 6

9
11

12 10

13
14

15

16

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 Identification of Components

1. Release bearing carrier

2. Release bearing
3. Release bearing return spring
4. Release levers
5. Pivots
6. Cover Plate
7. Belleville Spring
8. Secondary pressure plate
9. PTO clutch plate
10. False flywheel
11. Coil Springs
12. Flat washer
13. Thermal washer
14. Main pressure plate
15. Adjuster bolts
16. Transmission clutch plate

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 Split Torque Clutch

10

9
7
8

1. Transmission pressure plate 6. PTO drive hub

2. Pivot 7. Clutch cover
3. Release lever 8. Coil spring
4. Release bearing 9. Transmission clutch plate
5. Release fork 10. Engine flywheel

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 Split Torque Clutch

General

The split torque clutch can be fitted to a 400 series as an option. This allows an
uninterrupted drive to the hydraulic pump and PTO system, but normal engagement and
disengagement of the gearbox and transmission drive line.

The drive to the gearbox and rear wheels is transmitted from a 305 mm (12 in) or
330 mm (13 in) clutch plate in the normal way.

Construction and Operation

Drive to the gearbox and rear wheels occurs when the clutch plate is moved axially
forwards by a spring loaded pressure plate and clamped between the latter and the
engine flywheel. The drive is disengaged by depressing the clutch pedal which causes
the release bearing to move three release levers, pivot mounted to the clutch cover.
Movement of these levers pulls the pressure plate rearwards against the force of coil
springs and so frees the clutch plate to disengage the drive.

The drive to the pump and PTO leaves the clutch by means of a splined hub bolted to
the rear of the clutch cover.

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Identification of Components

1. Bearing Carrier.
2. Adjusting screw
3. Release Lever Spring
4. Link pivot pin
5. Release Lever
6. Release Lever pivot pin
7. PTO drive plate
8. Link and pivot pin
9. Pressure Plate
10. Friction disc
11. Fibre Washer
12. Coil spring
13. Slave Bolts
14. Clutch cover
15. Release Bearing
16. Retaining Spring

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 330mm (13in) Clutch Identification

The 330mm (13 in) is currently available in two versions, one is fitted up to
the MF440 the other is fitted to the MF445, 460, 465 and 475. It is possible
to fit the clutch unit used on the MF445, 460, 465 and 475 onto an MF425,
435 and 440 but the mechanical action of the clutch will be impaired, their
are two noticeable differences between the clutch units.

1. The clutch unit used up to the MF440 has red springs, where as the other has
unpainted springs.

2. The other major difference is with the clutch cover fixing onto the flywheel. The
MF425, 435 and 440 has a narrower locating flange around the clutch cover.
See Diagram

MF 445, 460
MF425, 435
465 and 475
and 440

Flywheel Reclamation

The clutch surface of the flywheel may be skimmed to a maximum of 1.5 mm (0.060in).
This must be done in increments of 0,25mm (0,010in).

In order to maintain the correct distance between the clutch cover and the flywheel the
locating flange must also be skimmed by the same amount.

NOTE Due to the number of different clutch options please see workshop manual for full
flywheel rework procedure.

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 Flywheel Ring Gear

If the flywheel ring gear needs replacing remove and discard it according to the figure
below. Drill a hole horizontally into the ring gear, place a chisel on the root of the teeth
directly above the drilled hole. Support the flywheel and strike the chisel sharply and the
ring gear should split.

To refit, heat the new ring gear to a temperature of 245oC approximately, place the ring
gear over the flywheel with the lead angle on the teeth facing towards the front of the
flywheel. Push the ring gear fully home and allow to cool slowly

NOTE: Do not quench.

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 Clutch Refitting

Refitting the clutch to the flywheel

1. On both split torque and dual clutch refit the clutch cover to the flywheel using
the alignment tool FT2002.

2. Tighten the bolts progressively and evenly to a torque of 35Nm, do not remove
the alignment tool.

3. Remove the three locking bolts, then remove the aligning tool.

FT2002

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Release Lever Adjustment

Having bolted the clutch to the flywheel it is now important to set the release lever
height. This is achieved by placing the special tool from the engine flywheel over the
clutch cover, as detailed below.

The head of the release lever bolts should touch the underside of the special tool as
shown. If this is not the case release the locknut and adjust the bolts, then retighten the
locknut. This operation must be carried out on all three-release levers.
Note: Loctite threadlock to be used on the release lever locknuts.

NOTE: The special tool used is dependent on clutch size. On a 305mm (12in) FT2003 is
used on a 330mm (13in) FT2004 is used, these special tools can be used on either a
dual clutch or a split torque.

FT2003 or FT2004

Dual Clutch Second Stage Release Levers

The clearance between the stop bolt and the secondary pressure plate should be set to
1.7mm. If this is not the case release the locknut and adjust to the correct setting , then
reset the locknut.

NOTE: This setting must be carried out with the clutch cover bolted to the flywheel.

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 Clutch Pedal Adjustment

The following procedure is used for setting the adjustment on both dual and split torque
clutches.

1. Press the clutch pedal until resistance is felt.

2. Keeping the pedal in this position check clearance A between the stop and the
gearbox housing. The clearance required is 4.2 - 4.8 mm.
3. If necessary carry out the adjustment as follows.
4. Slacken the lock nut B.
5. Move the pedal slowly until the required clearance is obtained, then tighten
locknut B.
6. Operate the pedal several times through it’s complete travel then recheck the
clearance, if incorrect repeat procedures 4 and 5.

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 Dual Clutch Second Stage Adjustment

This procedure is only required on a dual clutch with a live drive PTO

1. Start engine, depress the clutch pedal and select PTO. Release the clutch pedal,
the PTO shaft should now rotate.
2. Depress the clutch again to the full extent of its travel and observe the PTO
shaft, the shaft should now stop rotating.
3. If the shaft continues to rotate with the clutch depressed, the following
adjustment will be required.
4. Loosen lock nut (B)
5. Remove clevis pin. (D)
6. Shorten rod (A) two complete turns by rotating the clevis.(C)
7. Refit clevis pin (D)
8. Repeat steps 1 and 2, if the shaft still rotates repeat steps 6 and 7.
9. Tighten the locknut. (B)

NOTE If after adjusting the rod length twice the PTO still rotates, then the setting of the
second stage release levers must be checked.

C
B

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