I rebuilt a Kohler 16 Hp engine, and had to remove the electric clutch to get the engine out of a Toro HMR 1600 Model 55620 After the rebuild I must have torqued the retaining bolt too loose, as I lost the bolt, and washers that hold it on. What saved the clutch was the Clutch retainer. After I find the parts Lost , I need to know what the correct torque spec is for the clutch. I also put some never seize compound on the output shaft as after 40 years I could not get the clutch off without taking it apart. Never sieze might not be the right stuff to use. Maybe locktite blue?

I want to add a clutch safety switch to a '65 Motomower that I restored for the wife. Easy enough, but I have a couple of questions. First off, I'm thinking that a standard off-the-shelf safety switch for a current riding mower may not be heavy enough. This thing has a starter/generator as large as a lot of starters on cars, and an automotive style solenoid, so I don't know but am guessing that the solenoid itself probably draws 8-10 amps. Does that sound about right, and if so would a current switch take that? Or would I maybe need to wire it through a relay? Secondly, as far as placement, I'm thinking that rather than a plunger type switch I would really like a pull type one with a spring, and I can picture them, but can't think where I've seen them. Am sort of envisioning the clutch safety switches used on earlier passenger vehicles and light trucks, and even thinking they may have been wired directly into the start circuit so may be heavy enough for the load, but can't recall for sure. Any thoughts in this regard?