Section 6— Maintenance & adjuStMentS
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Tension on a new forward clutch belt should be checked after
the first two (2) hours of operation and after every ten (10) hours
of operation after that. See Figure 6-4.
Figure 6-4
1. Before checking the belts, shut off the engine, allow the
engine and muffler to cool down, disconnect the spark plug
wire and remove the ignition key on electric start models.
2. The coiled part of the forward clutch spring measures 2”
in length when the Forward Clutch Control levers are not
pulled up. Pull the Forward Clutch Control Lever up against
the handlebar and measure the length of the coil on the
forward clutch spring. Tension is correct if the length of
the extended coil is 2-⁄”. The forward clutch control cable
needs adjustment if the extended length of the coil is not
2-⁄”. See Figure 6-5.
Figure 6-5
Follow these steps if the forward clutch control needs adjustment.
1. Before adjusting the belt, shut off the engine, allow the
engine and muffler to cool down, disconnect the spark plug
wire, and remove the ignition key on electric start models.
2. Belt adjustments are done with the forward clutch cable
adjuster. Use two ⁄”, open-end wrenches to loosen the two
jam nuts a few turns. See Figure 6-6.
Figure 6-6
3. Move the cable adjuster downward for more belt tension.
4. Hand tighten the jam nuts and pull the Forward Clutch
Control levers up against the handlebar. Measure the spring
coil. The extended length of the coil should be 2-⁄”. Repeat
this procedure until the extended spring length is correct.
5. Tighten both jam nuts securely.
Reverse Clutch Belt
The reverse clutch belt, because it is used more sparingly, may
not require tension adjustment until a significant number of
operating hours has passed. See Figure 6-7. A tension adjustment
is required only if there is little or no reverse movement when the
Reverse Clutch Control knob is pulled out.
Figure 6-7
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