Woods hss72c brush mower

brianMO · Jul 28, 2020

I got in some rough stuff and sheared the bolt. Done this before a couple times. For the life of me I cannot find the hole when rotating. Either the shaft has moved or it is such a clean shear that I cannot see it. Any ideas? It appears it should have a snapring on the end of shaft . Does not want to go in further. Need my mowerbad right now.
Thx,
Brian

brianMO · Jul 28, 2020

I have a slipclutch as well. Maybe the clutch is not working right.

brianMO · Jul 28, 2020

I figured it out. My slip clutch obviously is not working right. Keep breaking the bolt that attaches the clutch. It had slip back over the hole. It is probably rusted shut.

Zebrafive · Jul 30, 2020

You should adjust the slip clutch every year. Loosen the disc bolts, than allow to slip, then tighten the disc bolts to spec.

CoyPatton · Jul 30, 2020

Zebrafive said:
You should adjust the slip clutch every year. Loosen the disc bolts, than allow to slip, then tighten the disc bolts to spec.

Agreed this is routine maintenance. It is amazing how few do it. Even more amazing how many strongly some argue that it should never be done. However if it is not done as routine maintenance, you in effect end up with an almost solid shaft—setting yourself up for major damage!