Triumph 1978 - Adjusting the Clutch Operating Mechanism; Changing the Clutch Cable

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To adjust the clutch operating mechanism
When the clutch pressure plate lifts evenly it is th en possible to adju st t he
clutch operati ng mechanism. Slacken oH the adjustment at the handlebar
end
of th e clutch cable and then screw in the adjuster situated in the
centre of the pressure
pl ate until the pressure plate just starts to li ft.
Screw
back the adjuster one full tu rn and secure it with the locking n ut.
This adjustment can be carried ou t through the inspection hole in the
primary chaincase if the ch
ai nc as e ha s not been removed. Finally adjust
the knurled nut at the handlebar abutment
un til there is appro xi mately
Vai n (3mm) free movement in the cabl e. If it is required to take up
excessive cable slack, there is
an adjuster fitted externally at the gearbox
end of the cable.
To change the clutch cable
To remove the clutch cable slacken the adjustment at the handlebar and
then at the gearbox end of the cable. Pull the upper end of the cable clear
through the slotted adjuter and abutment
of the handlebar lever and
detach the nipple from the lever.
At the gearbox end of the cable slide the
rubber cover upwards clear of
the adjuster and remove th e large filler
plug from the gearbox outer cover. With a finger th rough this orifice the
clutch cable nipple can be pushed clear of
the internal clutch lever.
To replace the clutch cable, first pass the lower end through the rubber
cover. Screw the adjuster at the gearbox
as far down as possible and
engage the cable nipple with the internal clutch lever. Pass the upper end
of the cable through the slotted adjuster and abutment of the handlebar
lever and fit the cable nipple to the lever. Adjust the cable and finally slide
the rubber cover over
the adjuster at the gearbox end. Refit the filler plug.
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