Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): adding a clutch to a lawn mower motor?, craftsman lawn mower, centrifugal clutch

Question
We are a couple of wakeboarders and we are trying to build a winch, which will pull us on our boards in shallow water, with a 6.5 hp craftsman lawn mower engine. We were wondering if you knew the best way to engage an axel onto the tip of the rotor while the engine is on, creating a kind of clutch. We want the rotor to be spinning while the axel is stationary and then be able to engage the axel when we are ready to be pulled.

Answer
Hello Eric:

>>If you are Using a Clutch, then Anytime the Engine Returns to Idle, the Clutch Releases and Quits Pulling.
>>If you are Not going to Use a Centrifugal Clutch, then a you Need an Idler Pulley with a Pivot Bracket with an Actuating Lever (moves the Idler Pulley) that can Tension and Loosen the Belt to Stop the Belt from Turning with the Engine.
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John