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10-27-2012, 11:12 PM
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You can see the deep divot dug into the fiber button in the photo of the failure. Pretty predictable, so no need to worry too much about the fiber buttons.
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10-28-2012, 12:40 PM
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You know, the fiber button acts like a clutch disk. If you let it engage suddenly, it may have a greater chance to fracture and wear. I am careful not to engage the PTO clutch too fast. And I realize that fiber buttons are not the strongest material around.
People that have never driven a car or a cub with a clutch may not be aware of such things. And maybe I'm full of it!
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10-28-2012, 12:52 PM
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I definatly have replaced more fiber buttons over the years due to breakage than to be worn out. I recall at least two or three that I broke off when trying to move the engine forward enough to replace a broken teaser spring on the clutch. I hate it when I forget to be sure the front of the engine does not hit the button. In my experience it takes a long time to actually wear out the fiber button if all is aligned properly and care is taken.
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01-11-2013, 05:31 PM
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The fiber button is flat on the head, as are the brass ones that show up on fleabay. I would suggest that your copper button is OK to be flat, too. The copper is softer than the center PTO button and will wear in to match the curve. Should be OK.
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John Proud Owner of a Model 100 and a Model 124. A homemade cart, 2 x 42" mower decks, a 38" deck, a 42" front NF blade, and a lawn sweeper!
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