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overrunning clutch

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overrunning clutch [′ō·və‚rən·iŋ ′kləch]
(mechanical engineering)
A clutch that allows the driven shaft to turn freely only under certain conditions; for example, a clutch in an engine starter that allows the crank to turn freely when the engine attempts to run.


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Features include an enclosed gear-driven cutterbar, 540-rpm PTO driveline with overrunning clutch, adjustable flotation spring and a spring-loaded breakaway latch.
The cast iron gearbox incorporates an overrunning clutch that enables the rotor to swing free to a stop when the PTO is off.
 
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