A friction clutch, for example, a dual clutch, having traction mode and power take-off, with a pressure plate that is axially pre-stressed, applying a load to a cup spring, against an opposing pressure plate while tensioning friction linings of a clutch plate, the pressure plate being displaceable against the effect of the cup spring by means of pressure levers distributed along the periphery that are rotatably arranged by means of first pivot joints on knee levers that are axially stressed by a disengaging mechanism and have a specifiable axial distance relative to the disengaging mechanism. In order to achieve a constant transmissibility of the existing torque in traction mode over the service life when there is wear of the friction linings, an automatic adjusting device is provided in series with the adjusting screws between the pressure levers and the pressure plate.