What Brand Butler PTO Clutch?

[Mike Draper]

So my PTO Clutch is going out, just noticed it's wobbly. Next week is one of my busiest weeks of the year. Can anyone tell me the model or maker of the clutch used up front on the Butler. thanks.

 

[bob vawter]

Replace with a Pitts clutch......

 

[Art Kelley]

Get the one White Magic uses; just order it from them. It doesn't go out in three years. Next time just buy a White Magic.

 

[Mike Draper]

my clutch has 2700 hours on it.

 

[bob vawter]

i NEVER had a clutch go out...ever, never!

 

[Mike Draper]

maybe i run my clutch to fast? I run the RPM's at redline always.

 

[bob vawter]

i run my lawn mower at max too.......

 

[Art Kelley]

my clutch has 2700 hours on it.

My WM has 5900 hrs, 6 yrs old. For the last couple years I've been running it at 1800-1900 RPMS factory setting is 1500, with 17" lift, factory setting is 15. The water's been crazy hot with the blower HX.

 

[Mike Draper]

i hate you bastards!

 

[bob vawter]

Mike...4 1/2" X 3 1/2"

 

[Mike Draper]

Do you know if its an Ogura or a pitts? Or does it matter? as long as its the same size and made for a pto?

 

[bob vawter]

I've used Four Seasons clutches for years...but i believe the Pitts clutch is better.....I'm assuming that you use serpentine belts...so jus make sure the number of ribs are correct...
when you install it you BETTER call me or you'll prolly fry it!

 

[Mike Draper]

no serp belt, just 2 smaller belts turn it ( which are turned by the serp belt pulley). similiar to the belts that turn the blower.

 

[Dale]

Hi Guys:

Weve rebuilt many of both Butler and WM units.

Running @ high RPM does not hurt as much as starting high, or with the pump on. Also a dirty blower puts too heavy a load on them, so keep it flushed. A Butler shaft is 7/8" in dia. a White Magic is larger than that, so it won't fit.

We have found sources that make a clutch with a much stronger magnet for the Butler, and tried them. The problem is the pulley also is much larger, so it slows down the RPM ratio. In fact I can sell you one of these, becuse I am unhappy with it,

But best bet is to sitck with original Butlers. They are pretty tough, and normally last 3-7k hrs provided they are treated as per above. When not treated right, the magnet starts to slip and that creates heat, and that burns up the magnet, and bearings.

Thx,
Dale

 

[bob vawter]

Hi Guys:

Weve rebuilt many of both Butler and WM units.

Running @ high RPM does not hurt as much as starting high, or with the pump on. Also a dirty blower puts too heavy a load on them, so keep it flushed. A Butler shaft is 7/8" in dia. a White Magic is larger than that, so it won't fit.

We have found sources that make a clutch with a much stronger magnet for the Butler, and tried them. The problem is the pulley also is much larger, so it slows down the RPM ratio. In fact I can sell you one of these, becuse I am unhappy with it,

But best bet is to sitck with original Butlers. They are pretty tough, and normally last 3-7k hrs provided they are treated as per above. When not treated right, the magnet starts to slip and that creates heat, and that burns up the magnet, and bearings.

Thx,
Dale

POPPYCOCK........

anything built by man...
can be MADE better......
by another man......!

 

[Mike Draper]

I just gave in and called butler, it was only 130 bucks. I'll install it in a couple of hours.

 

[bob vawter]

ever install one Mike....put the masking tape on for clearance

 

[Mike Draper]

Clearance?

 

[bob vawter]

YES..if you don install wit the correct magnet to field clearance......you will tear it up immediately!
If you don know HOW to do it PM me yor #