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Adjust by loosening the lock nut (17) and
turning the adjusting screw until there is a
slight drag on the feeler gauge.
•
Install all parts in the reverse order of
disassembly.
•
After tightening the lock nut, check again
the clearance.
CLUTCH LEVER FREE PLAY
Adjustment
Clutch adjustment may be required if the
vehicle stalls when shifting into gear or tends
to creep or if the clutch slips, causing
acceleration to lag behind engine speed.
Normal clutch lever free play (1) is 10-20 mm
at the lever (2).
(1) Free play: 10-20 mm (2) Clutch lever
2
1
NOTE
All O-rings and gaskets to be replaced with
new ones.
B
A
(3) Lock nut (4) Clutch cable adjusting nut
(A) Decrease free play (B) Increase free play
4
3
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Start the engine, press the clutch lever and
shift into gear. Make sure the engine does
not stall, and vehicle does not creep.
Gradually release the clutch lever and open
the throttle. The vehicle should start
smoothly and accelerate.
Other checks
•
Check the clutch cable for kinks or signs of
wear that could cause sticking or failure.
•
Check for clutch cable model. Use genuine
clutch cables.
•
Check for clutch cable routing.
•
To adjust the free play, loosen the lock nut
(3). Turn the adjusting nut (4) to obtain the
specified free play. Tighten the lock nut and
check the adjustment.
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