B BTBO Active Member Joined Sep 20, 2019 Messages 74 Apr 22, 2024 #1 I have a Liberty Z 48" w/Kawasaki FR651V. I know to engage the blades at about 3/4 throttle. Does it matter at what rpm to dis-engage?
I have a Liberty Z 48" w/Kawasaki FR651V. I know to engage the blades at about 3/4 throttle. Does it matter at what rpm to dis-engage?
StarTech Lawn Royalty Community Leader Joined Feb 19, 2020 Messages 14,459 Location Pluto Apr 23, 2024 #2 Personally it would better at a low rpm as the clutch brake (deck braking) would not cause as much wear on the brake. But this is just my opinion.
Personally it would better at a low rpm as the clutch brake (deck braking) would not cause as much wear on the brake. But this is just my opinion.
S SeniorCitizen Lawn Addict Joined Aug 28, 2010 Messages 2,335 Apr 23, 2024 #3 Unless the operator's manual mentions it , i'm not going to be concerned with my X350 about either engage or dis-engage .
Unless the operator's manual mentions it , i'm not going to be concerned with my X350 about either engage or dis-engage .
B BTBO Active Member Joined Sep 20, 2019 Messages 74 Apr 23, 2024 #4 StarTech said: Personally it would better at a low rpm as the clutch brake (deck braking) would not cause as much wear on the brake. But this is just my opinion. Click to expand... That's what I've been doing. I'm no Mr. Goodwrench, but it just seemed logical. Thanks for replying.
StarTech said: Personally it would better at a low rpm as the clutch brake (deck braking) would not cause as much wear on the brake. But this is just my opinion. Click to expand... That's what I've been doing. I'm no Mr. Goodwrench, but it just seemed logical. Thanks for replying.