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Printed : 1/9/02
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C L U T C H
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER
POSITION
CAUTION
The adjusting screw can be turned within
certain limits. Do not use excessive force when
turning the screw.
1. To adjust the lever position, turn the adjusting screw
clockwise to reduce the distance between the lever and
the handle grip; turn the adjusting screw
counterclockwise to increase the distance between the
clutch lever and handle grip.
SETTING THE CLUTCH RELEASE
(HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM)
Complete the following procedure anytime the
clutch plates or springs are replaced.
1.
Remove the shift lever and clutch cover.
2.
Loosen the clutch release collar lock nut.
3.
Turn the adjuster locknut all the way in
(clockwise). Then back the adjuster out
(counterclockwise) three full turns.
4.
Tighten the adjuster locknut to the specified
torque.
TO R Q U E :
C lutch release collar locknut
3.3 lbf•ft (4.5 N• m)
5.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder.
1. Adjusting screw
a. Increases distance
b. Reduces distance
1
a
b
